The Best Mini Exercise Bikes
Mini exercise bikes allow you to keep moving even while sitting at a desk. They’re small enough to be discreet and portable. You can move your machine into any room, so you can exercise while watching TV, reading, or working. Check out our favorites on the market right now.
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Top Pick
DeskCycle Mini Exercise Bike
Fits Below Even the Lowest of Desks
Improve productivity and burn calories right at your desk—even if you only have 27 inches of clearance.
What We Liked
The pedals are quiet and smooth, thanks to a patented magnetic resistance device. It comes with eight resistance settings, a five-function LCD display for speed, time, distance, calories, and scan. The online calculator makes it easy to see how many calories you burned. Get it here.
Runner Up
Hausse Portable Mini Exercise
Secure and Quality
Quickly get a bit of exercise at your desk or at home watching TV. This machine has an adjustable foot band making it easy to use for both arms and legs
What We Liked
Rotating the knob changes resistance, and an extra strap is included for securing the unit. Small but mighty, it weighs under 9 pounds and measures 13.7 x 15.7 x 11.6 inches. If you’re using under a desk, make sure it’s at least 47 inches high. Buy it now.
Best Design
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B0418 Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike
Simple Storage
The compact design makes it easy to store under your desk or in a closet. You won’t need a big room to get a big benefit.
What We Liked
The pedals are adjustable and can be used with your hands and feet. The LCD display makes it easy to read the time, speed, distance, ODM, and calories burned. Resistance is easily adjusted, and small finger grooves on the oversized non-slip pedals, along with a heavy-duty plastic strap, provide safety and comfort. Supports up to 220 pounds and weighs 21 pounds. Buy it here.
Lightest
Drive Medical Deluxe Folding Exercise Peddler
Light Enough for Travel
Now there’s nothing keeping you from exercising when you travel. At only 5 pounds, this foldable unit is small and light enough to take with you.
What We Liked
The display reads exercise time, calories, revolution count, and revolutions per minute. Scan is also included. There are four rubber pads to keep it from slipping and to protect surfaces. The unit measures 12.5 x 14.7 x 6.5 inches and includes the battery. Get it now.
