Node Fitness Under Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser

Had a total knee replacement on March 1. Had purchased one of these for my sister in law for Christmas and she loved it, so thought it would be a great help to me in rehab after surgery. It has been a great help - keeps me exercising on those days I don't go to the clinic for rehab!!! Adjustable tension, compact size - I don't worry about the timer, distance, etc., as I watch the clock above the television and time my self that way. Highly recommend this to anyone who needs to rehab a knee, ankle or leg - even shoulder or arms - it's light and compact enough to put on a table and operate with your hands!!

Seems solid. One issue with instructions: one of the pedals has 'reverse' threads. The instructions should mention that. I wasted time trying to rotate in the wrong (clockwise) direction.

Just tried this item on the carpet. It is built well, is quiet and stays in place well. I can put the machine close or further away from me to accommodate my range of motion. Recovering from total knee replacement, and seems like it will help substantially. Great while watching T.V. Calories burned seem comparable to my Nordic Track stationary bike. I have also priced other machines that seem comparable and they were higher priced. Great price for this convenient machine. One thing I think should be illustrated on the machine more clearly and in the instruction booklet are what the display is showing at each mode: time, calories, etc. But no big deal.

I got this for using when I sit at my desk or watch tv. You can adjust the tension enough so that it doesn't wobble when you use it. I have mostly used it when watching tv, but I really like it. I think it's worth the price and I'm thinking it would make a nice gift. My daughter uses it to help her knees. There is a screen that displays information but I have to admit that I haven't looked at that. I usually just cycle until I've had enough. I got it to keep my legs moving when I sit too long.

I've had a full-size spin bike for a while now, but finally had to admit the ratio of space being taken up-to-hours of use was growing increasingly inequitable. However I still wanted the option of an indoor cycling workout so looked into these under-desk bikes. Of course these are first and foremost a tool for rehab and recovering from injury, so my non-injured and apparently incredibly powerful legs were sorely disappointed at first go. Low resistance seemed pointless, and at first I thought either my tension knob was broken or models in this price range didn't really offer proper resistance. Then I figured out you have to really crank it up, far beyond what you think should be necessary, and then you'll notice a difference. But then there's a problem with the unit hopping all over the place because there's nothing at all anchoring it to the floor. I think I've solved both problems with ankle weights, which add resistance at the lowest setting where it's easiest to stabilize the unit, and also seem to create a better center of gravity to keep things in place at higher tensions as well. And the higher setting is better for an arm workout on a table where it would be easier to hold it in place. Additionally, even at low resistance I thought the pedaling action seemed very jerky. I opened it up and was surprised to see a small ceramic or iron wheel that already had areas of rust, so that's something to worry about at a later date. But I sprayed some silicone lubricant on it and that seems to have fixed the jerking a little. I agree with everyone else, it's a bit of a mystery what each mode is (Time, Distance (although the manual thinks it's speed) Calories possibly (though not sure how that's calculated without a heart rate monitor), and a step counter) but I don't keep track of that stuff anyway. So it's lost some stars because it needed tweaking and adding other elements to live up to my expectations. Having never tried a cheaper unit, I can only assume they are even worse. What it comes down to is this is definitely an acceptable compromise for my needs over the full-size, extremely bulky and heavy bike.

Horrible waste of money it slides away from your feet! Would never buy this again, gave it away.

I initially wanted to buy a more expensive pedaler for under my desk at work. I decided to try this one first to see if I would even use it before spending money on a “good” one. I’m so glad I bought this one. It’s so quiet, and the pedaling is so smooth. You can adjust the resistance to super easy or very hard. Other reviews have said it jerks when you pedal, but that goes away when you adjust your position and adjust the resistance. This no-frills pedaler is all you need. Perfect! Easy to assemble by myself. I use it every day at work!

I’ve been using the Node Fitness Under Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser for a little while now, and overall, it works as advertised—which is impressive and appreciated. It’s a great way to stay a bit more active during long work sessions or while watching TV. That said, there are a couple of drawbacks. The unit tends to slide around quite a bit during use, especially on smoother floors, which can be frustrating and disruptive. You’ll likely need a mat or some sort of grip underneath to keep it in place. I’ve also noticed occasional clicking sounds when pedaling, which can be a bit distracting, especially in a quiet environment. Despite these issues, it's a solid product for the price and fulfills its main purpose well. Just be aware of the minor inconveniences before buying.