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Lifepro FlexCycle: under-desk cycle with arm pedals
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The Lifepro FlexCycle is a compact pedal cycle that works under a desk, in front of a sofa or on a table for arm work. Where most under-desk units only move the legs, this one comes with extra arm pedals and resistance bands, so the same small machine can cover the upper body too. It suits people who sit for long periods and want gentle, varied movement.
- Type
- Under-desk pedal cycle
- Desk surface
- None
- Resistance
- 8 levels
- Noise
- Described as whisper quiet
- Fit range
- Not stated
In its favour
- Includes extra arm pedals and resistance bands for upper body work.
- Light at 8.21 kg with a 44.5 x 53.1 x 33.5 cm footprint.
- An illuminated LCD plus a free app for tracking, according to the listing.
Good to know
- A circular pedal cycle can catch knees on a low desk, so measure first.
- The listing's power and speed figures are unclear, so treat them with care.
Our take
What comes with it
Lifepro supplies the main pedal unit, a set of extra arm pedals that swap in for the leg pedals, and resistance bands that attach to the unit. The idea is that you can turn a leg session into an arm session without buying a second device. A precision flywheel provides the resistance, and the listing describes it as smooth and very quiet.
Settings and tracking
There are eight resistance levels, set with a knob. An illuminated LCD shows your session data, and a free app on the Apple and Google Play stores can log progress as well. The listing does not say whether the app connects over Bluetooth or how data reaches it.
Some figures in the specification are hard to read. It lists a 50 watt motor and a speed range of 1 to 10 RPM, which do not match a manual pedal unit, and one bullet mentions a voltage regulator for the levels. Treat those numbers with caution and rely on the clearer facts: eight levels, a knob control and an LCD.
Size and fit under a desk
The FlexCycle measures 44.5 by 53.1 by 33.5 cm and weighs 8.21 kg, so it is easy to lift and store. The maximum user weight is listed as 250 lb, about 113 kg. Because the pedals travel in a full circle, your knees rise higher than they do on an elliptical unit, so check the gap under your desk before buying.
FlexCycle or FlexStride
The LifePro FlexStride is the obvious comparison. It uses a flatter elliptical stride, is self-powered with a clear Bluetooth link, and weighs 12 kg. The FlexCycle is lighter and adds arm pedals and bands, but its listing is less precise. The Sunny under-desk pedal exerciser is another small magnetic option, though its listing is muddled by a bundled air walker.
Verdict
Choose the Lifepro FlexCycle if you want one light unit that can work both legs and arms and you are happy with simple knob control. If you sit at a low desk or want clearer Bluetooth tracking, the LifePro FlexStride is the safer buy. For a full bike with its own work surface, look at the FitDesk 3.0 instead.
Compared with alternatives in: Best desk exercise bikes for working from home
Amazon listing title: Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser - FlexCycle Exercise Bike Stationary Magnetic Cycle with LCD Monitor & Resistance Bands for Arm & Leg Recovery & Therapy