StaminaCompact Adjustable Mini Under Desk Exercise Bike Workout Equipment for Cardio with Smooth Pedal System and Resistance Dial

I got rid of my mountain bike right at the same time the pandemic hit and my gym shut down. I could do a semblance of weightlifting at home, but had nothing for cardio. For my small apartment, this is perfect. Because it sits very low to the ground I do not wear shoes with it. Otherwise, it is perfect and easy to use.

Got this to facilitate and augment some prescribed physical therapy. I checked all the reviews, especially the bad ones, before ordering. First, I have to say it arrived very quickly. Assembly was fairly easy, aside from some incorrect directions in the manual (it said that the "front stabilizer bar" was the longest one, when the illustration and photo clearly shows it to be the back one). We don't happen to have a AAA battery on hand, so I can't really comment on the digital read-out. But it is easy to adjust the tension with the knob that screws to tighten or loosen, the pedals are comfortable, and the movement is smooth.One common complaint I found to be true is that the feet on the stabilizer bars do not grip the floor, and it does slide. The manufacturer really needs to use some non-slip rubber surface on those, and this is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. However I did find a very simple fix: get one of those light-weight rubber "gripper" thingummies that you use to open jars, cut it into 4 pieces, and glue it to the bottom of the stabilizer feet with some house-hold epoxy glue. The ones that look like they're made from what was originally sold as Rubbermaid cushioned shelf liner work best. I trimmed the 4 pieces to fit the shape of the feet, and set the machine down, and its own weight keeps it stable and steady -- and anchored in place.I will say that using this while sitting in a desk chair on castors isn't the best choice in the world; I'm probably going to have to rig some sort of chocks for the chair. But I'm finding it easy and comfortable to use, and it is helping me achieve my goal of using it for several times a day for increasing periods of time. Glad I bought it.

My wife shattered her tibia and has been in therapy for over a year. She uses this mini exercise bike to prolong the inevitable knee replacement. The only problem is this bike moves while peddling. Even on a rug, she has to place a non skid pad under it to keep it from moving away from her. During her exercise periods she has to constantly adjust the bike. The rubber pads that come with the bike are no help and she has tried the bike on different types of surfaces. Other than its moving she has no other complaints about this mini bike.

Easy to assemble. Tools needed for assembly come with it. One design flaw though. There are 4 rubber feet, each with a gripper design on the bottom. These grippers are suppose to keep the unit from sliding away from you as you pedal. During assembly, you simply push the rubber gripper feet onto a metal cross bar. Once assembled and right before use, you can twist each foot around the bar so as to orient the gripper side down so it sits on the floor. Unfortunately, however, when you start pedaling, the metal cross bar unintentionally serves as an axel and the rubber feet flip upside down and the unit then slides away from you across the floor. If the rubber feet were designed to be wider than tall, the feet would not be likely to flip during use. However, they are instead shaped like a square wheel, which allows them to easily spin (flip) around the cross bar once pedaling begins. This happens whether on carpet or hardwood. I fixed the problem by drilling a hole in each foot and through the metal bar and locking each foot in place with a sheet metal screw (see picture). Of course, you have to properly orient the feet on the metal bar before drilling. Otherwise, would have given 5 stars across the board. Product is sturdy, except for feet. Probably voided the warranty, but it is a better and usable product now.

Arrived broken. Appears to have been returned before.

Love this portable exercise bike for my husband who has Parkinson’s/dementia. It’s easy to set/read the timer on the front. It’s not too heavy but sturdy to keep it stationary on the floor. I also put it on a table so he can exercise his arms also. I didn’t know this bicycle existed until the physical therapist brought it for my husband to use. I am very happy with my purchase!!

This mini pedaler works as advertised. Setup was easy and husband had it done in just a few minutes. Pedaling is easy and quiet. The tension adjuster works so you can get more resistance for a better work out. I agree with other users that the end caps on the feet don't exactly stay in place but that is no biggie for me. If I had one complaint is that the straps on the pedals are way too small to get your foot in when wearing a regular athletic shoe.

The pedals are close to the floor. I found you have to sit up straight and keep you shoes straight so that your shoe heels don't hit the floor. If you keep your feed straight and don't angle them, you will be fine. I often use on couch and just put a pillow behind my back and it works fine. I wear a size 8 shoe is that will help. I just time my workouts using the clock. Hope this helps.