Deskbike Original desk bike Black (140-185 cm)

An ode to the Deskbike

Cycling to work, or at work

Always the same fuss about cyclists. They are literally everywhere and never move aside for anyone. On the road, on the pavement, at my desk, in the meeting room. I even saw one in the lift the other day. Mad, the lot of them.

Why the Deskbike Original?

Moving while you work

Cycling is healthy, and we do more and more of it. Next to the city bike, the e-bike, the mountain bike and countless other variants, there is now the Deskbike. A bike for under your desk.

Most workplaces are well suited to it. Thanks to the widely used electric sit-stand desks, you can simply raise the top a little for the Deskbike Original. Because standing still, as we now know, is not nearly enough to get your daily dose of movement.

An active working posture

You are probably already working on an active posture, especially if you spend long days at the office. Alternating sitting and standing, taking the stairs, fetching drinks for colleagues. With the Deskbike Original you add a new dimension that really gets you moving.

While cycling you can see your heart rate go up straight away. Where I sit at around 50 to 60 beats per minute, very gentle cycling on the Deskbike already takes that to around 70 to 80. Wearing a jumper? Make sure you have a t-shirt underneath so you do not get too warm.

One size for 140 to 185 cm

The Deskbike Original covers a user height of 140 to 185 cm with a single model. That works because two seat posts are supplied: a short one and a long one. If you are on the shorter side, you fit the short seat post, which effectively turns the bike into the former Small size.

If you are taller than 185 cm, the Deskbike Large is the one for you. It has a longer frame and also needs a higher desk, at least 115 cm.

Adjustable resistance

You set the resistance yourself with the dial on the Deskbike Original. The dial is easy to reach from a seated position. The lightest setting spins beautifully smoothly, the heaviest setting really pushes back. From the lightest setting the dial turns almost 7 full times before it reaches the heaviest, so do not be afraid to give it a good twist.

What makes the Deskbike Original so good?

The Deskbike Original really puts your body to work, and you can keep it up for quite a while. In an office job you often cannot walk around enough to get your daily dose of movement. With a desk bike, that is a thing of the past.

Get the most out of your Deskbike Original

Switch regularly

Changing posture is not only good for you, it is also pleasant. With the Deskbike Original we advise cycling for no more than 30 minutes at a time. The fairly large comfort saddle can start to irritate after a while and leave your backside feeling numb. As soon as you notice that, switch to sitting or standing.

Storing and using

The Deskbike Original folds up for storage. You do this with the locking pin in the frame. Unfolded it is about 89 cm deep, folded only 33 cm. So it never gets massively in the way when you want to sit or stand.

Thanks to the 4 wheels underneath, the Deskbike also rolls, so you never have to lift the 15 kg bike. The wheels are handy while cycling too: they make it easy to find a good position relative to your desk.

Also worth knowing

Suitable for the sporty types as well

The Deskbike Original will certainly not give you the sporty experience of a Wahoo Kickr or Tacx trainer. There is no handlebar to hold on to and the resistance cannot match it either. Even so, you can put the Deskbike to work for your sporting ambitions.

Do you train before or after work? Then a bike under your desk is perfect for warming up or cooling down. Before training you can spin gently and get your heart rate up a little. After a hard session it is ideal for working the legs at low intensity.

Assembling your Deskbike Original

The Deskbike Original is delivered unassembled. With the assembly video next to this text and the manual under the downloads heading, putting it together is fairly straightforward.

Pros and cons

• Cycling while you work
• Two seat posts for 140 to 185 cm
• Easy to store, 33 cm deep when folded
• Encourages an active, varied working posture
• Rolls on 4 wheels
• Saddle gets a little uncomfortable after 30 to 45 minutes
• Only usable behind a sit-stand desk of 105 cm or higher

In short: the Deskbike Original is a desk bike for under a sit-stand desk. Key points: suitable for 140 to 185 cm, a desk height of at least 105 cm and a maximum load of 120 kg.

Key specifications

Key figures: 140 - 185 cm user height, 105 cm minimum desk height, 120 kg maximum load, 15 kg own weight.

In short: with the Deskbike Original the gains are mainly in the legs and circulation. Back and shoulders benefit indirectly, because you change posture more often.

How happy will my body be?

Score overview: Legs 5/5, Circulation 4/5, Hips 3/5, Back 2/5, Shoulders 1/5.

Product features

• Encourages an active working posture
• Combines well with simple tasks
• Foldable
• Fitted with a 4 kg flywheel
• Rolls on 4 wheels
• Two seat posts supplied
• Adjustable pedal resistance
• Activity can be tracked with the optional sensor and app

Downloads

What is in the box?

• 1 x Deskbike frame
• 2 x Feet with wheels
• 1 x Saddle
• 2 x Seat post, short and long
• 1 x Assembly hardware

The Deskbike app and sensor

With the optional Bluetooth sensor you track your rides on the Deskbike Original in the free Deskbike app. The app has been rebuilt from the ground up and is now at version 2.0.1.

The Deskbike app is free and available in the App Store and on Google Play.

The dashboard while you cycle

Your weeks side by side

What the app records

While cycling you see your speed, the time in minutes, the distance and an estimate of the calories burned. That estimate uses your weight, your speed and the length of your ride. Your activity is logged per day, week, month and year.

Syncing with Apple Health and Strava

The Deskbike app connects to Apple Health and Strava. Your rides behind the desk then sit in the same overview as your other activities. Create an account and your progress is stored in the cloud, ready to restore on another device.

Installing the sensor

First charge the sensor for at least 10 minutes with the supplied USB-C cable. Then attach it with the magnet to the back of the Deskbike and plug the connector into the socket. Switch on Bluetooth, open the app and start cycling. You select your own Deskbike by the number printed on the back of the sensor.

To read the battery level, press the sensor button once briefly and then hold it down. The app remembers your sensor and connects automatically from then on. Want to measure all day long? Leave the app running in the background.

Frequently asked questions