The Sunny Health and Fitness Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike may not be an ideal cycle desk, but it does have a few redeeming qualities when stacked up against the competition. We point to its sturdy steel frame, for instance, or its relatively light weight (21 pounds). It also features an LCD display with calories, time, speed, distance, etc., which many users may appreciate. But even with the positives, we have concerns about using this unit under your desk.
For Desk Use, Elliptical Beats Mini Exercise BikeWe have to dock this mini exercise bike some points right out of the gate for having a circular pedal motion. The circular motion is tougher on the knees than an elliptical. [...]
There’s no doubt the MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike is a solid piece of equipment that fulfills its express purpose well. Problem is, that purpose is not to function as a pedal exerciser underneath your desk. If you’re considering the MagneTrainer for your workstation, you’ll be doing the equivalent of putting a shoe on the wrong foot. That’s because the MagneTrainer is fundamentally designed for use in the medical world, at therapy clinics and adult homes, not the office.
Height TroubleThe MagneTrainer's high resistance levels help it in the clinic, but other features make it a poor performer in the office. For one, [...]
