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Stamina Products - 85-2221 - Gray
Average customer rating
4.4
(81 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 81 reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Star
5
97%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
73)
Customer Reviews for Stamina Products - 85-2221 - Gray
Posted by: Tahoe733
from Ga
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this about a month ago to help me with my activity level since I sit all day. And since receiving it, I find myself using at night to watch tv or even when I am just lounging around, I will hop on it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: jaxtoo
from Chicagoland
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I rec'd my Wirkstation Rider about a month ago, and I'm loving it! It was not TOO hard to assemble -- all the parts and tools were there, along with very clear instructions. It's a teeny bit wobbly (sitting on an exercise mat on top of plush carpet over wool carpet), but seems secure. Since I set it up, I only surf the web and do FB and email when I'm either standing at the Wirkstation or sitting and pedaling. The tension of the pedals is easy to adjust to your preference, and the positions for the computer are fine. I'm very happy with this purchase!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: CathyC
from New Orleans
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I work from home and in a typical work day I sit for too long so I'm glad to have this work station/bike. I use it every day and am very pleased.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Teddysmom
from Syracuse, NY
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This works perfectly for my needs. It works well with kindle, I pad or laptop and is quiet enough that you can watch TV while using it, also it's quiet enough so that it is not disruptive if someone else is in the room with you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Great idea, awful seat, design flaws
on March 12, 2018
Posted by: ABGM
from Canada
Gender:Female
I bought this bike based on all the positive reviews, including from people who were about my height.
The bike desk is a brilliant idea. However, this one has a number of design flaws and is NOT for short people. I am 5'4" and have an inseam of 31". The seat was a wee bit too high in the lowest setting. I took out the knob and dropped it down to the frame -- gained an inch or so. While I can reach the pedals, the seat was the most uncomfortable thing I have EVER sat on in my entire life. It's so HARD, and the wide shape cuts right under the thigh. After 20 minutes my rear end was in agony. My options were a) try to get all the pieces back in the box to return (ha), b) try to sell it (never get my money back), c) replace the seat. Not sure another product would be any better, I decided to try to build a replacement. Unfortunately, the frame design is such that you can't just drop another bike seat in it; there is no hollow pipe but a triangular metal platform through which go integrated bolts in the seat. There followed 3 weeks of work: paper pattern, cardboard pattern, scrap wood pattern, jigsawing plywood replacement, cutting foam and fabric, testing, re-cutting, drilling, screwing, re-positioning. I finally have a seat-shaped piece of plywood with 3 layers of packing foam and 3 layers of bedding foam over it, covered with fabric stapled on. I had the tools to do this; many might not. I have something usable now.
Other problems: the backrest is not adjustable and encourages a rounded lower back -- leaning way back -- with no lumbar support. You can't tighten the bolt -- it just spins around -- so there is only one position. I stuck a pillow over it and a wooden shim in the hinge.
The cup-holder is UNDER a laptop if you use one. Why on earth isn't it in a usable place on the side?
The counter randomly zeroes itself in the middle of a ride! It has happened several times.
The little bit of static caused by pulling a fuzzy sweater off the backrest is enough to zero the ENTIRE display, odometer and all. I replicated this several times once I found out what happened.
After only 15 uses, the monitor glitched and would not come out of "scan" mode, nor would it turn off; still blinking away after half an hour idle. I had to take the batteries out to get it to shut off -- odometer back to zero again.
The bike desk is a brilliant idea. However, this one has a number of design flaws and is NOT for short people. I am 5'4" and have an inseam of 31". The seat was a wee bit too high in the lowest setting. I took out the knob and dropped it down to the frame -- gained an inch or so. While I can reach the pedals, the seat was the most uncomfortable thing I have EVER sat on in my entire life. It's so HARD, and the wide shape cuts right under the thigh. After 20 minutes my rear end was in agony. My options were a) try to get all the pieces back in the box to return (ha), b) try to sell it (never get my money back), c) replace the seat. Not sure another product would be any better, I decided to try to build a replacement. Unfortunately, the frame design is such that you can't just drop another bike seat in it; there is no hollow pipe but a triangular metal platform through which go integrated bolts in the seat. There followed 3 weeks of work: paper pattern, cardboard pattern, scrap wood pattern, jigsawing plywood replacement, cutting foam and fabric, testing, re-cutting, drilling, screwing, re-positioning. I finally have a seat-shaped piece of plywood with 3 layers of packing foam and 3 layers of bedding foam over it, covered with fabric stapled on. I had the tools to do this; many might not. I have something usable now.
Other problems: the backrest is not adjustable and encourages a rounded lower back -- leaning way back -- with no lumbar support. You can't tighten the bolt -- it just spins around -- so there is only one position. I stuck a pillow over it and a wooden shim in the hinge.
The cup-holder is UNDER a laptop if you use one. Why on earth isn't it in a usable place on the side?
The counter randomly zeroes itself in the middle of a ride! It has happened several times.
The little bit of static caused by pulling a fuzzy sweater off the backrest is enough to zero the ENTIRE display, odometer and all. I replicated this several times once I found out what happened.
After only 15 uses, the monitor glitched and would not come out of "scan" mode, nor would it turn off; still blinking away after half an hour idle. I had to take the batteries out to get it to shut off -- odometer back to zero again.
On the plus side, it was very easy to assemble, pedaling is very smooth, and it's so quiet I can barely hear it over my laptop cooling pad. The adjustable distance to the desk is nice.
This is a great idea, and something I very much need. I did not need all the extra work. It's not the kind of product one should buy without trying it out first -- but where are you going to do that? If you are tall, larger than me, and, um, better padded on your rear, you may not have these issues. I'm keeping it, because I'm not sure competing products will be any better.
The product needs a better seat, an adjustable backrest, and a usable cupholder. Oh, and a reliable monitor.
I really want to like this thing, but I'm giving it 2 stars because the customer shouldn't have to do that much work to make it usable.
This is a great idea, and something I very much need. I did not need all the extra work. It's not the kind of product one should buy without trying it out first -- but where are you going to do that? If you are tall, larger than me, and, um, better padded on your rear, you may not have these issues. I'm keeping it, because I'm not sure competing products will be any better.
The product needs a better seat, an adjustable backrest, and a usable cupholder. Oh, and a reliable monitor.
I really want to like this thing, but I'm giving it 2 stars because the customer shouldn't have to do that much work to make it usable.
Written by a customer while visiting staminaproducts.com
Posted by: Tucker45103
from Amelia, Oh
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
The table top is so convenient and the bike is quiet to use while watching tv or talking on the phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting staminaproducts.com
Posted by: Ponczki2000
from Hernando Beach, FL
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really love the large work station, and how it is adjustable. The seat is very comfortable, and it's the first one I've owned where I don't slide forward while riding. I like this because I ride over 10 miles a day. It has a small profile so it doesn't take up as much room as my old bike. I'll have to report back on reliability, I haven't had it long enough yet, and I already wore out 2 gold gym bikes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting staminaproducts.com
Posted by: The Jeffer
from Montreal Canada
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
A solid, well-designed product for those like me who want to exercise while working on their computer, instead of sitting down all day. Can also be used while reading a book or watching TV. A great feature is that you can choose to use the device as a stand-up desk. Quiet and well-balanced, the bike is also quite affordable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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