Deskbike Black

An ode to the Deskbike

On your bike to... at work

Always the same old fuss with those cyclists. They are literally everywhere and move aside for no one. On the road, on the pavement, at my desk, in the meeting room. I even saw one in the lift recently. They're mad.

Why the Deskbike?

Movement at work

Cycling is healthy. We are cycling more and more. Besides the city bike, e-bike, MTB, e-MTB and numerous other versions, there is also the desk bike. A bike for under your desk!

Most current workplaces are perfectly suited for it: the desk bike. Thanks to the widely used electric sit-stand desks, you can now easily raise the desk for the Desk Bike. Because simply standing still - as we now know - is certainly not enough to get your daily dose of exercise.

Active working posture

You are probably already working on an active working posture, especially when you spend long days in the office. Alternating sitting and standing, taking the stairs, getting drinks for colleagues. With the Deskbike, you can add a new dimension that truly provides movement.

While cycling, you can immediately see your heart rate increase. Where I make about 50-60 beats per minute sitting, I already increase that to about 70-80 with very gentle cycling on the Deskbike. Are you wearing a jumper? Make sure you have a t-shirt underneath so you don't get too warm.

Different versions

The Deskbike is available in different versions and colours. The following versions are available in terms of sizing:

You can also choose from numerous colours, which are shown above. Please note: not every colour is available in sizes S, M and L.

Adjustable resistance

You can determine the resistance yourself with the rotary knob on the Deskbike. The knob is quite easy to operate from a sitting position. The lightest setting turns wonderfully smoothly, while the heaviest setting really provides a good amount of resistance. From the lightest setting, the knob turns about 7 times until it reaches the heaviest setting, so don't be afraid to turn it vigorously.

What makes Deskbike so good?

The Deskbike really puts the body to work and it can be sustained for a longer period. With an office job, you often can't walk around enough to get your daily dose of exercise. With a desk bike, this is a thing of the past.

Get the most out of your Deskbike

Alternate regularly

Alternating posture is not only good for you, but also pleasant. In the case of the Deskbike, we advise cycling for a maximum of 30 minutes. The relatively large comfort saddle can eventually become somewhat irritating and give a sleepy feeling to the buttocks. As soon as you feel that, it's better to switch to sitting or standing.

Storage and use

The Deskbike can be folded for storage. You do this with the locking pin located in the frame. When unfolded, it is about 89 cm deep, and when folded, only 33 cm. So it never gets hugely in the way if you want to sit or stand. Thanks to the 4 wheels under the Deskbike, it is also mobile, and you never have to lift the 15 kg bike. The wheels are also useful while cycling, as they allow you to easily find a good position relative to your desk.

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Also suitable for sports enthusiasts

The Deskbike will certainly not offer you a sporty experience like a Wahoo Kickr or Taxc bike trainer can. You don't have the grip of handlebars, and the resistance cannot be replicated. Nevertheless, you can use the Deskbike for your sporting ambitions.

Do you exercise before or after work? Then a bike under your desk is perfect for warming up or cooling down. Before training, you can warm up nicely and already increase your heart rate a bit. After strenuous exercise, it's perfect for putting your legs to work at a low intensity.

Assembly of your Deskbike

Your Deskbike will be delivered unassembled. With the help of the assembly video next to this and the manual which you can find under the 'downloads' heading, it is quite easy to assemble it.

Pros and cons

•  Enjoyable cycling during work
•  Available in 3 sizes and various colours
•  Easy to store
•  Encourages an active and varied working posture
•  Saddle becomes somewhat uncomfortable after 30-45 minutes

Brief specifications

Product features

•  Encourages an active working posture
•  Can be combined with simple tasks
•  Foldable
•  Features a 4kg flywheel
•  Equipped with 4 wheels
•  Choice of different colours
•  Available in 3 sizes
•  Adjustable pedal resistance
•  Activity recordable with optional sensor and app

Downloads

What's in the box?

• 1 x Deskbike frame
• 2 x Feet with wheels
• 1 x Saddle
• 1 x Seat post
• 1 x Assembly materials

(optional) Deskbike app

You can keep track of your efforts on the bike quite well with the Deskbike app and the optional sensor for the bike.

While cycling, it displays your speed (1), the number of minutes (2), and the distance (3) you are cycling. It also provides an estimate of calories burned (4). If you find it difficult to remind yourself to grab the bike every day, the notification (5) is useful. You can enter a time each day for the app to give you a reminder.

The app saves your efforts (6), so they can be reviewed. It's nice to see how many kilometres you've covered. You can even compete with colleagues to see who has covered the greatest distance.

The app itself is worthwhile, but there are some areas that could use attention and improvement. For example, you need to activate it yourself when you start cycling, and it sometimes loses connection if you leave the app to open another application.

Deskbike Assembly

Deskbike Unboxing Fun

Frequently asked questions