Mini Exercise Bike
March 1, 2010 by Peter
Filed under Upright Exercise Bikes
- Resistance knob adjusts workout intensity.
- Comfortable pedals wіth foot straps аnԁ non-slip rubber foot pads
- Multi-function ԁіѕрƖау measures speed, distance, elapsed time аnԁ estimated calories burned tο optimize уουr workout.
- Provides аn intense leg аnԁ abs workout.
- Uѕе іt wіth уουr hands tο tone аnԁ strengthen arms аnԁ shoulders.
Product Description
Oυr Mini Exercise Bike features a compact design thаt fits easily under a desk οr table tο provide аn intense leg аnԁ abs workout аt уουr home οr office. PƖасе thе bike οn a tabletop аnԁ υѕе уουr hands tο tone аnԁ strengthen arms аnԁ shoulders. Multi-function ԁіѕрƖау measures speed, distance, elapsed time аnԁ estimated calories burned tο optimize уουr workout. Resistance knob adjusts workout intensity. Comfortable pedals wіth foot straps аnԁ non-slip rubber foot pads. Rugged, weighted steel base fοr proper stability. Uses 2 AA batteries (nοt included). Gеt thе benefits οf a full workout whіƖе уου read, watch TV οr work wіth ουr Mini Exercise Bike. Order yours today!
I love my mini-bike! My gym closed a couple of months ago for renovations and i did not want to buy an expensive home gym. This quality Brookstone product (I love how they think of solutions I would never think of) meets my needs completely! I now bike a lot more because it is so convenient, I even take it to work ; it is really quiet and does not disturn others…Thanks Brookstone!
Rating: 5 / 5
the bike meets my expectations. It is well built and I get a good work
out on it while parked in my over the road tractor trailer. It fits between the bunk and the gear shift just fine. I use a folding chair to
sit on. It’s like riding a tricycle as compared to a bicycle when comparing it to a standard sized stationary bicycle. I like it a lot.
Rating: 5 / 5
For some reason the electronic control panel doesn’t work on my bike. But I don’t mind too much. The bike is small and light but has enough mass so it doesn’t slide around. I use the bike while doing work, watching TV or reading. It’s a great way to get exercise on rainy days.
Rating: 4 / 5
I was looking forward to the arrival of this bike so much, I thought it was going to be a great way to burn calories while doing just about anything. But when I tried it I discovered 2 things. First off your legs have to be at a 90 degree angle in order to pedal without it moving all over the place (which means you have to have an adjustable office chair or put phone books on a normal one). And when I finally get settled on it no matter how hard of a setting it’s on it only burns about a calorie a minute.
This bike might be great for arm workouts because it doesn’t move as much on the table and it can offer a lot of resistance (though I only tried it for a few minutes) but definitely not for your legs.
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought one of the Brookstone mini-exercise bikes when it was still priced at $99.00 (on February 1, 2007), based on two positive reviews that were posted at that time. Initially, I was impressed by the prompt delivery of the product but immediately discovered the bike was not factory assembled correctly. Instead of a left- and right-hand crank arm, my exercise bike has two right hand crank arms. This may seem trivial until you realize that the cranks are suppose to be threaded in opposite directions to prevent the pedals from coming unscrewed during use.
I contacted Brookstone Customer Service to request a replacement part (I needed two right-hand pedals) the evening I received the shipment. I had to place follow-up calls each week for six weeks until finally receiving the replacement pedal. When, at one point, I mentioned simply returning the exercise bike, the customer service rep. indicated that approval would be needed from higher up the food chain because–as I waited for the new part–I’d had the bike in my possession past the 30-day return policy!
With the new pedal finally in place, I immediately tried out the bike and was disappointed (though, unfortunately, not surprised) that the overall construction feels very flimsy under foot. The mini-bike is quite noisy and so far, I’ve found no floor surface that keeps it reliably stable during use–either on a rug or on linoleum. As a result, I have to back it up against a desk, file cabinet, or bookcase to use.
This product has been a huge disappointment and I would strongly encourage people interested in purchasing a small exercise bike to please not waste their money–even at the reduced price–on this product.
Rating: 1 / 5