Flexispot Deskcise Pro Bike Desk Review 2024

Are you desperately seeking a simple way to get more exercise and get fit without sacrificing your productivity? If so, you’ve probably at least done some internet searches on “exercises you can do at your desk” or similar phrases.

There are tons of exercises like that, and they make a difference, but if you’re interested in taking work desk fitness to the next level and really up your game, you’ll like what you see in our FlexiSpot Bike Desk review.

We’ll be quick to say that bike desks aren’t for everyone. First, you must be interested in biking, and second, you have space for the equipment. In most cases (including this one), these exercise desks aren’t optimized for heavy daily use. They’re great for short stints, and sometimes, you can even use them comfortably for a few hours, but more than that, they start getting super uncomfortable.

For that reason, you’ll need space for both the bike desk and a regular desk to work a full day.

Even given that limitation, a compelling case can be made for a desk like this. The workout you get from biking even 30 minutes a day while you’re working is heads and shoulders more beneficial than almost any desk exercise program you could come up with, so if fitness is your priority, you’ll love what you find in this review.

In the following sections, we’ll detail everything the desk bike gets right and not pull punches when discussing its shortcomings.

That way, you’ll have all the information you need to decide if this is the solution you’ve been looking for. If that sounds good, read on, and let’s take a closer look!

Key Features of the FlexiSpot Exercise Desk Bike

The FlexiSpot Bike Desk looks exactly like it is. A piece of exercise equipment with a work tray attached. It’s neither ugly nor especially attractive; merely functional, and your first impressions will likely be exactly that.

Given that it’s a piece of exercise equipment, it may be a struggle to find a good home for the bike desk, depending on the specifics of your home décor. This is a polite way of saying it’ll stick out like a sore thumb if your house is formally decorated and appointed. If your home sports a more casual or utilitarian look, it’ll get along just fine with everything else in your house.

Another thing you’ll notice almost right away is its surprisingly small footprint, which nicely brings us to the core stats that define this model. Let’s take a quick look.

Chair Specifications

Here are some observations: First, the weight limit isn’t great, but it’s pretty good. With an upper limit of 300 pounds, the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro bike desk will accommodate 90% of potential users. Unfortunately, this one will be a non-starter if you’re bigger and taller.

The other thing worth pointing out is that where many bike desks on the market today are spread out (relatively longer length), this one goes up. It’s taller than most, which helps it maintain a smaller footprint, so if you’re cramped for space, this one probably deserves to be on your shortlist.

Comfort

Unfortunately, the FlexiSpot Exercise Desk Bike falls short in some areas. We’ll take these one at a time, starting with comfort, to show you what we mean.

If we had to pick one aspect of this bike desk’s design that stands out as its glaring weak spot, it would be the comfort dimension. It’s just not all that comfortable.

Capability

The FlexiSpot does fare better in capabilities but sticks to the basics.

You’ll find a total of 8 different magnetic resistance levels on offer, which gives you some ability to customize the difficulty of your workout routine. Unfortunately, the first 3-4 adjustment levels don’t feel all that different, so in practice, you’re down to 4-5 settings that feel markedly different.

That’s enough to get the job done, but again, if you’re looking for something robust and loaded with options, this one will leave you feeling underwhelmed.

Adjustability

It does fare better in adjustability, and you’ll find a lot to like. Not only is the seat height adjustable, but the work tray is, too, which allows you a lot of freedom and flexibility in setting the desk up to the perfect height so you can be productive while getting your daily dose of exercise.

The tray measures 19.6” x 22.8”, which isn’t huge but big enough to hold most laptops on the market today. Although you’ll likely want to incorporate a side table to hold your drink and any other supplies you might need, it’s also worth mentioning that the tray is capable of supporting almost a hundred pounds of weight! That’s impressive but also excessive, given its relatively modest size.

Even so, we wanted to mention it!

Batteries are required to run the modest LCD display on the bike, which allows you to track the distance you have ridden, the calories you have burned, or the amount of time you’ve spent riding, but that’s it. As we said, this model sticks to the basics, so if you’re looking for a bike with pre-programmed exercise routines or advanced features, this isn’t the one for you.

Assembly Might Take One Minute

One of the things we like about the FlexiSpot Exercise Bike Desk is that it comes almost completely assembled and ready to use. Just unbox it, roll it to wherever you want it, pop the work desk in place, add batteries, and you’re ready to ride. That’s it.

While it doesn’t come 100% assembled, even if you’re notoriously bad at putting things together, this one won’t give you any problems whatsoever. Kudos to FlexiSpot for a job that was very well done on this front!

Variants of the Flexispot Bike Desk 

Pros and Cons of the FlexiSpot Exercise Bike Desk

This is a solid, reliable bike desk. It sticks to the basics, and it renders those basics very well. We like almost everything about it, but there are a few things we’d love to see in a future model upgrade:

Even without these things, the bike desk is a very strong product that gives you a powerful workout tool you can use to burn calories and get healthy while not detracting from your workday.

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FlexiSpot Bike Desk Review Conclusion

Bike desks are, by their nature, self-selecting products. You’re either highly interested in one or not at all. If you are and only need something for short periods throughout the day, and if you don’t have a lot of space to work with, the FlexiSpot Bike Desk is an excellent choice.

Unfortunately, since the seat isn’t useful for all-day sitting, it necessarily means that you’ll have to have some other desk solution set up for the times you’re not using the bike desk. On that basis, we provisionally recommend it.

Recommended Reading

FitDesk Exercise Bike Desk Reviews

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Official Manufacturer Support

References & Resources:

• FlexiSpot, Official Brand Website.
• FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro User Manual
• Do These 5 Exercises Every Day to Stay Fit for Life, The Active Times. 
• 10 Little Ways to Sneak in Exercise at Work (Without Looking Silly), HubSpot. 
• Stationary Bike Benefits, LiveStrong.