Stamina InStride Folding Cycle XL Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser w/Smart Workout App - Mini Exercise Bike Desk Exercise Equipment for Legs & Arms - Fully Assembled

My doctor diagnosed me with bad knees last month and recommended that I get more bicycle exercise to strengthen them. I am a pretty busy person and am not a great fan of bicycle riding. I wanted something that would allow me to exercise while doing other activities and this fits the bill. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: -Bicycle-like exercise in convenience of office or while watching TV -Good stability if you pedal correctly (don't push excessively in any one direction) -Small so it stores easily -Quiet operation -Can "dial up" resistance easily Cons: -While it is bicycle exercise, it does not give as large a range of motion as a traditional exercise bike (but neither do any other floor foot pedals) -The timer has a single button which is somewhat sluggish (have to press and hold to get it to react), but I just use the wall clock to keep track of time -While stability is acceptable, the rubber shoes on it can turn and make the machine unstable. I am sure it can be fixed with some type of glue on the shoes, but it is not enough of a problem to cause me to do so Overall, this is an easy and effective way to exercise, especially my knees, in the most convenient way. I bought two of these units, one for the office and one for home, and am pleased with both. To complete my knee strengthening, I also purchased a pair of Valeo Adjustable Ankle or Wrist Weights , a Schwinn AD2 Airdyne Exercise Bike , and a couple sets of Power Systems Versa-Loop Resistance Band (see my reviews of these items) for a comprehensive workout program focused on my knees.

I'm very pleased with this. It's an amazing value for $36. It is extremely sturdy. I was thinking it might be bendable lightweight aluminum, but I doubt that I could dent this with a sledgehammer. And while it is easy to move around, it is not a piece of lightweight junk. It is easy to assemble. The instructions looked daunting, but the nuts and bolts are all identical, and it rapidly became apparent that each leg gets attached to the main piece at three places, a t bolt screws into the top for tension control, the timer slips on, and presto, you're done. Let me address a few things I read in the reviews that had me a bit worried before I bought it: It does not slide for me on carpet. I spoke to their customer service, and the lady there said she places hers against a wall to prevent sliding. There is a slight jerk in each revolution, but pushing down on the pedals with slightly more force than you might think you need fixes that. So it doesn't have the complete Zen quality of a real exercise bike, but what the heck, it's $36. I asked her about squeaking, and she said two things. One is you can add oil by unscrewing the t bolt, adding oil, then putting the t bolt back, and the other is that sometimes if the bike has been used long enough, you will have to dial back the tension via the t bolt as it does tighten up and may squeak. I find that the t bolt does control the tension well. It is not all or nothing, imho. The size is very convenient, you can put it in the bottom of a closet easily. This is a really excellent product for non-jocks who want to get in better shape, the elderly, etc.

I bought this machine because I am disabled and had to find a new form of excerise tailored to fit my current situation with physical limitations & chronic pain aggravated especially from standing. I love this machine...Honestly,yes, it could be constructed better, does have some flaws...the rubber feet come off easily, so i am going to glue them on (not a big deal)... the construction of the machine seems a little off in terms of overall "even-ness"-- construction/balance" but i use it on the carpet in my living room and dont have a problem..I also recommend you use it on carpet....Also, the inside/top of the pedals where the medal is gets a little warm but not super hot like some write and i use the machine for about 35 minutes, pausing a few times but only for seconds....i had to start off slow and have now worked my way up in time. THE BEST PART--- I noticed the benefits right away from using the machine, it has helped me lose weight, and strengthen my legs and arms....if you are disabled like me or are super limited as to what type of excerise you can do, "i definitely suggest this...it takes up very little space and though not perfect in construction, is still worth the price...it is helping me alot!"

I have been through physical therapy and am now ready to do at-home therapy to improve my flexibility, as I rely on a cane at this stage, and wish to be back to normal. I am 69 years young, and have a new bicycle waiting for me once I begin walking normally again. I saw this product, and thought what a great way to limber up at home while working on the computer (I spend on average 5 to 6 hours a day sitting at my desk). I just started using this nifty machine yesterday, and I am over the moon thrilled! I did learn that it needs to be on carpet (not on my glossy floor mat under my desk and chair) as it slides without having carpet underneath. After finding the proper placement I have been able to peddle at a setting that is not too hard yet, and cannot believe how in one day of use I already feel stronger! The price is right, the size is small enough for my small apartment, and it already 95% assembled, easy to finish in minutes. I recommend this to anyone who is sedentary much of a day. Gets the heart pumping, and the feeling in my legs and hip area are awesome. Thank you for a great product.

Got this for my disabled elderly Mother. I noticed that many here are having issues with it sliding.The one I got does not so much as slide across the floor (we have rug floor)but the rubber stabilizers (4 on each "foot") rotate when you peddle which in turns slides the peddler forward. A Tip my Mother and I discovered which really helps. Take off the rubber foots and place a thick rubber band around each of the foot metal bars. Then replace the rubber feet back on over the rubber bands/foot bars. this prevents the rubber feet to rotate around the metal. Worked very well for us and now it does not slide forward. Pros : Very solid/Large so no warble with movement/Looks nice/Low height so easy to place under chair when not in use/Disabled Elderly Mother gets a good workout,She mostly just needs to move and get the blood moving. Cons: Rubber covers slide (rotate) around metal feet to much./ Practically no resistance on this so forget about getting a good exercise which is fine for my Mother as she just needs the movement and slight resistance. We have not tried it out much to determine if there are any other issues as some have pointed out (squeeking/Hot surface) but so far all in all it is a very solid well put together item and works great for my Mother who has spinal/leg issues and is 70yrs old.Shes mainly in her wheel chair all day so we are hoping this will allow her to get some movement and stretching. 3 stars for issues listed above but I would give this 4 stars for what we need it for and 5 stars for its very solid build.

I had knee replacement Surgery Dec 3rd. I didn't want to go to out patient therapy due to the horrific winter. I was told by my in home therapists that I was bending the knee and walking so great after the two weeks of surgery that if I disciplined myself at home I wouldn't have to go. So I ordered this unit and it works great. It is easy to do a little assembly on and stays in place as you pedal. For me it was great to have for the exercise I wanted. There is a tension on it that you can adjust very easily to hard pedal like going up a hill if you want to. There is also a calorie counter on it which I have never bothered to use. It beats going to the gym or out to therapy. I am 71 years old so this was just the ticket for me. You can also use it on a table for a good cardio work out.

This has been used about twice in my house, but is now in the way. Pros: - Timer - Easy to use Cons: - The friction style of resistance means that either your feet are moving too easily without enough resistance or they instantly stop (as opposed to a true bike where the resistance changes gradually, not abruptly). Its very annoying during use to have the pedals constantly start and stop. - Device often slides on floor due to its light weight. - While friction is adjustable, I can't get it high enough to feel like I'm getting any exercise at all. I honestly feel like I'm just kicking my feet in the air and that's it. - The circumference of the circle you make with the pedals is very small, also making it feel like no exercise at all. - On the one I received, one of the screw holes was drilled incorrectly so I could only install 3 our of the 4 screws (which honestly was enough for stable use). Conclusion: Using this device for about 15 minutes felt like no exercise at all. For the reasons above, I feel the exercise was equivalent to sitting in my chair and lifting my feet off the ground in a walking type motion. After two tries each, it is no longer used by anyone in the house. I would not suggest this to anyone else and would not repurchase if given the chance.

Before I used this item, I had very severe pains in my knees, which were caused by my jogging almost 5 miles every three other days for the last 20 years. It was sometimes very painful for me to walk down or up on the stairs. After my continuous using this item more than a hour every day for the last three weeks, I feel no severe pain or discomfort any more. It is a great device for healing sore knee joints. I strongly recommend this product for the individuals less than 65 years old with knee pains. Also, I prefer this product to automatic or electric bikes because I could control the speed at my own pace while I am reading at the desk or using a computer. I recently bought both items for testing how the bike helps a joint problem and which one works better for my age (55). Upon my full satisfaction with efficacy of both products, I gave the automatic one to my 79 years old mother, who also has been suffering the same knee cramps for the past 30 years. She amusingly says it has been greatly helpful for relieving her knee ache as well as letting her stay exercising indoor in such a cold weather. I am quite pleased to hear from her that the automatic one works very well for her.