Review for Mini Exercise Bike

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Good for those who can work at home and need a way to exercise while sitting.

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I use the bike at work for additional workouts when I can not work out at home or gym. The only problem is I am having trouble stabilizing the bike. It didn't stay still on the rug or floor. It need some kind of bumper. Great price point w/ discount

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Nice bike....

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I can read a magazine or watch TV while using this & the time just flys.

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I can do it while I am working on my computer.

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This bike is so compact it can fit anywhere. It is not very heavy and easy to move. It was also very easy to assemble. Occasionally the bike shifts during use.It was well worth the [$]

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I use it in my office when I feel I need some cardio work out since I do a lot of sit-down work. It helps blood circulation along with improving overall fitness.

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Bike is difficult to operate for people less than 100lbs as it requires lot of force to start. It often tumbles if you use a lot of force to get it going. I even tried to brace it against the wall but it didn't work. The mechanics of the bike donot simulate a real exercise bike. It could be used in a pinch but didnot appear suitable for daily use.

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I use this on a table as an arm ergometer and on the floor as a bike ergometer. It works.

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It is weighted, but it moves. I had planned to put it under my desk and use it while I work. However, my legs would hit the desk when I pedal. Overall not happy with it.

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I found that this item was somewhat unstable, even on carpet. I had to place the front of it against a wall to stabilize it.

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I keep my bike under my desk and while I'm working, I peddle! At times I dom't even realize I am pedaling. My legs are becoming much stronger! It has helped my leg neuropathy and my fibromyalgia as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Good bike to do a little exercise at home,without the discomfort of the sturdy narrow seat of a normal bike at a gym.

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It is a greaat Idea, but it slips on floor

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I purchased this product as a Christmas gift for my father who finds that keeping active makes it easier to fight his battle with cancer. The mini exercise bike was easy to set-up and extremely easy to use. I was surprised at how good of a workout one can actually get from using this little thing! I highly recommend this product for anyone looking to get a little extra exercise in here-and-there.

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I bought this as a present for my Grandmother as low impact exercise. It's perfect!

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Good for low impact exercise for beginner
or to continue at-home physical therapy; post
injury

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I bought the pedels to supplement my twice weekly swimming workout. I needed something that wouldn't hurt my knees or feet. This seems to do the job. I found that using a luggage strap to secure the bike to my chair made it so it didn't move around so much.

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The next versions of the mini exercise bike needs better weights on all four legs. Perhaps an additional stabilizing bar could be included.

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Must use no-slip pad with it. Wish the front piece was a tad longer so I could push it up against a wall or table and not hit my toes. But really works as I expected and I find I can mindlessly get some exercise while working or watching tv.

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It has a number of modes but does operate smoothly as far as the mechanics are concerned. I remain skeptical regarding the overall fitness effects.

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This exerciser was easy to put together and is easy to use. It's rather loud for use in an office environment, but at home it's ok. It isn't extremely light weight, but it also isn't heavy enough to be truly stable. You have to pedal carefully to keep it from rocking. It is better than doing nothing but sit all day and, for the price, it's what I'd expect.

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This bike is very useful if you don't have the space for a full size exercise bike. It's not perfect, not as smooth as a regular exercise bike, but it fits its purpose if you can't have a regular exercise bike.

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I use this product as physical therapy for my knees and it really helps to reduce pain. The only problem is that it moves on Non-Carpeted floors. Obviously a way around this is to use it on carpeted floors. The tension can be easily adjusted. It is compact and easy to store. It is reasonably priced compared to standard stationary bikes, but works just as well!

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easy to assemble
directions are easy to follow for use
portable
light weight

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Once I got this set up and found a mat to put it on to prevent it from sliding, it has been a good little piece of equipment. It stores well too!

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will fit under a chair when not in use

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I like this product because it is portable and easy to store.

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This is great! I had it at work at first, but the keyboard tray is too low, so my legs hit it. It's at home under my desk now and it's great! So easy to set up and use, and you really get a great workout! It's quiet and well worth the money, for sure. [...] My 5-yr-old son loves it, too! :)

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Easy to adjust

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This is great to use while watching tv or reading. Before you know it, you've been pedaling for 30 minutes or longer!

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It's small, doesn't take up a lot of room, versatile, yet does what it's suppose to--make you work out upper or lower body.

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i have it under my desk and use it on my 15 minute breaks. however it is not quiet and does require that those around you at work don't mind a little noise.

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It's great for my mom who is recovering from surgery. She can exercise while still sitting.

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Having the machine out all the time, I can use it for several short periods on days when a longer exercise routine isn't possible.
To eliminate any possible movement or instability, I placed the machine on a leftover piece of rubber rug pad. Nothing shifts around!

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I got this because I have no room in my apartment for any exercise equipment and wanted something I could do while reading or watching TV instead of workout DVDs all the time. It is small and easy to store. I use it with a normal-sized folding chair, and I set it up on a yoga mat to keep it from sliding.

The straps on the pedals are too small (it's a snug fit with shoes on and I'm a women's 9). They should be adjustable, and perhaps with bigger pedals overall. I can't see how a man would use this. Also, when I use it for longer than 30 min, it starts to squeak loudly (instead of the usual moderately-loud swishing belt noise) and the metal heats up... I'm afraid of breaking it. The manual has nothing about maintenence (am I supposed to oil it? Should I not oil it?) aside from how to change the batteries.

Overall, good for someone who has no other choice due to space; but if I had room for a piece of normal sized exercise equipment, I'd ditch this little guy in a heartbeat.

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I'm one of those people with joint problems whose doctor recommends peforming cycling motions against resistance to maintain joint lubrication. I got this unit to make sure I had no excuse not to do that, and it fits that bill just fine.

The unit is small enough to sit in the corner of my office or go with my in my camper, and functional enough to do what I need.

A few cautions:

- The front bar does need to brace against something. A wall works best.

- You can't use it in a chair with wheels unless you can lock them (duh!)

- It looks like you could set this under your desk, but that's not as easy as it sounds. Chair height, angle of attach and a few other variables have to be set up just right.

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I bought this as a Christmas present for my 91 year old grandfather who was recoving this winter from a major surgery. He likes it because he can use it for both his arms and his legs to regain his strength. My grandmother likes it because it doesn't take up a lot of space in the living room. The only pitfall was that it tended to skid across the floor on the carpet. We bought a rubber mat and all was fine after that. It was a real hit at Christmas!

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This is convenient to use at various times during the day... watching TV, waiting for your nails to dry, while you're at your desk....

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Easy to assemble. My spouse will use at work - at her desk.

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Its a great product for someone that is looking for some exercise

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While in physical therapy, the greatest benefit came from use of the arm bike, as I was unable to use a regular stationary bike for some time. This device is a combination of both for a price I can easily afford. It is well designed for comfort and use. The only drawback so far is that it does not anchor well on the floor. It needs some type of rubberized cleat that grips carpet or hard floor. Instead it slides away easily. Other than that, it is very helpful to me.

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My father is diabetic, overweight, and unstable on his feet. This portable, flexible, and easy-to-use exercise bike is the best at-home therapy I've ever seen. Thank you for this life saver!!

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This is a great product for someone who needs to improve their cardiovacular status but is unsteady on their feet. They can workout without any risk of falling.

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Overall this is good exercise bike. Usable for both feet and upper body. When using on harder settings, the bike becomes unstable. Doesn't weigh enough to set still and no convenient way to hold down.

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Great since it can be used for upper and lower body.

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this was the 2nd bike we bought. the first one was excellent. we used it both for hands and legs excercise. we gave to someone when we moved to TX.This one makes a cranky noise. It is unstable and could not be used for leg excercise.This is the first [...] product that we were dissatisfied.Call us unhappy camper!

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I like sitting in a straight back chair instead of on a bicycle type seat.

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Seemed like a great idea, but the chair height must be perfect in order to use the leg cycle, and the tabletop height must be exactly right in order to use the hand cycle. Do you really want to keep this cycle on (or under) your dining room table? I don't.

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The pedals did not fit my husband's feet. He has an average shoe size for men.

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I have the bike under my desk at work and I use it when I feel the need to let off steam. I cannot continuously use it because my legs won't fit under desk and keyboard while I am pedaling. Everyone wants to know about it.

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I think this was a great concept, but this bike isn't very easy to use because of the angle it takes on the floor. They nee to be more creative if they want you to use this while sitting somewhere.

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It's great. Thanks!

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Works well under desk- but it's not very heavy and too much resistance. I use it just to keep moving during the day.

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Just did not get a good workout with the product because it did not stay in one place and I couldn't find a comfortable position in which to use it.

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This needs to be set up against something heavy ( a sofa or a wall) as it tends to move when you are cycling. It works great and I loved the fact that it doesn't need a room of its own.

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It took some doing to get it to stay in one place (museum putty finally did the job). It cannot be used on carpeting. It has a great display and can be adjusted to meet individual needs.

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Works great for my needs. Doesn't take up a bunch of room and gives good cardio

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Convient exerciser, but cannot be used on floors without it sliding around.

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My husband is undergoing physical therapy and it helps him exercise while watching TV.

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Great for those that sit at a desk all day...you can exercise while working on the computer!

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A great value!

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I use this product at work - I keep it under my desk.

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Product is best in small places that don't allow for full size workout equipment. A must for people that work at a desk or who'd like to exercise, but can't quite get away from their office or home. Product tucks away nicely under a bed or in a closet while not in use.

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I use the bike to do simple leg exercises while I watch TV - not as effective as regular or stationary bike riding, but a nice secondary.