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under desk mini peddlers/bikes ? brand

10sluvr — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:14:18 GMT

i've been looking at these little peddlers, that you use sitting down or for under your desk, while you work. Does anyone have a model or brand, that they would recommend? i can't afford the cubii, but like the idea. I need to add some exercise that doesn't require too much standing or walking. thanks for any suggestions!

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jackthebear — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:21:26 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
i've been looking at these little peddlers, that you use sitting down or for under your desk, while you work. Does anyone have a model or brand, that they would recommend? i can't afford the cubii, but like the idea. I need to add some exercise that doesn't require too much standing or walking. thanks for any suggestions!

cubi jr is a prime day deal today, check the big A, not sure if its your budget or not. but no shipping $

there is also a brand called life pro that is less money

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MalteseMomma — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:43:09 GMT

Vaunn Medical ,wayyyy cheap! $39.95

I use mine ALL the time!!! ( great, imo)

Amazon

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CAcableGirl2 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:24:59 GMT

@10sluvr I am interested too, but read somewhere to be sure to check the height to make sure that your desk is tall enough otherwise you won't be able to pedal since your knees will be hitting the bottom of the desk.

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geezerette — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:30:01 GMT

@CAcableGirl2 wrote:
@10sluvr I am interested too, but read somewhere to be sure to check the height to make sure that your desk is tall enough otherwise you won't be able to pedal since your knees will be hitting the bottom of the desk.

@CAcableGirl2

That is very true.

The height and distance (floor space) is very important. It can't be too far away from your chair, or too close.

Also, if you're using one on a comfort chair (like in your living room), if you're sitting back in the chair too far it doesn't work well either.

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SouthernBee — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:40:55 GMT

@geezerette : So true. I ordered one from a medical supply place when it was on sale. Using it on carpet and with a pad it still moved around. Had to use a dinning room chair to make it work. Friend let me use hers and had the same issues. Gave up. Saved money and ordered a recumbent bike.

@geezerette wrote:
@CAcableGirl2 wrote:
@10sluvr I am interested too, but read somewhere to be sure to check the height to make sure that your desk is tall enough otherwise you won't be able to pedal since your knees will be hitting the bottom of the desk.
@CAcableGirl2

That is very true.

The height and distance (floor space) is very important. It can't be too far away from your chair, or too close.

Also, if you're using one on a comfort chair (like in your living room), if you're sitting back in the chair too far it doesn't work well either.

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Foxxee — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:45:12 GMT

I recommend one that works like a bicycle like this Stamina.

or this by Sunny Health. Between the two, I like this best because the rear floor support is longer making it more stable than the Stamina.

You get a much better workout with them than

ellipticals; although they can't be used under desks because knees go too high. Ellipticals are much better than nothing, though.

This is a Cubii Compact eliptical.

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Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:50:47 GMT

I don't believe those bikes actually do anything.

Your height of your chair is important, the type of chair you use is important, how you sit is important, the length from your chair to the petal is important and to me it's just a gimmick. You actually could be putting more strain on your back than it's worth.

You need a flat floor, you need a mat that doesn't move on the floor and a mat that holds the bike in place.

Reminds me of those machines with the belt years ago that went around your waist and shook you hoping to improve your waistline.

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Mindy D — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:05:41 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
i've been looking at these little peddlers, that you use sitting down or for under your desk, while you work. Does anyone have a model or brand, that they would recommend? i can't afford the cubii, but like the idea. I need to add some exercise that doesn't require too much standing or walking. thanks for any suggestions!

@10sluvr @Rather than wasting your money on all the others, wait and save for the CUBII. Before this, every other brand would have issues with use. The stirrups would keep slipping off your shoes, the units would make loud screechy noises and then stop functioning, gritty metallic junk would fall out of the units. Endless complaints. Get one that works. Just save up and be patient while you're saving up.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:04:45 GMT

I agree with @Mindy D . The Cubii is a great little machine. It is not the only form of exercise I enjoy, but it's a great tool to have.

I quit drinking seltzer water one summer (I drink a lot of it) to justify the expense and it has been worth it.

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SchippyLuv — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:55:51 GMT

I got my Cubii Jr at QVC on special last fall, hoping it would help me with chronic knee pain. I do need surgery, but I'm putting it off. At the time I was pretty desperate because I couldn't take a step without wincing in terrible pain.

I have since discovered that if I use it just 1/2 hour a day for 5 days a week, I can walk around pretty normally. I still have to be careful how I move, but it's nice not to be in constant agony.

I'd say the Cubii Jr is worth every $dime and then some. If I wear it out, I won't hesitate to buy a new one.

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agb80 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:13:13 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
I don't believe those bikes actually do anything.

Your height of your chair is important, the type of chair you use is important, how you sit is important, the length from your chair to the petal is important and to me it's just a gimmick. You actually could be putting more strain on your back than it's worth.

You need a flat floor, you need a mat that doesn't move on the floor and a mat that holds the bike in place.

Reminds me of those machines with the belt years ago that went around your waist and shook you hoping to improve your waistline.

@Mistreatedbycsin my opinion they keep the blood circulating. We all know that sitting for prolonged periods is not healthy yet we do spend a lot of our time at our computers. I recently bought one of these for that reason. I'll find it and post the one I bought,

this one from Amazon