What Size Are Desk Bikes? [With Small & Big Examples] |

When choosing an under desk bike or a desk bike, you should really find out what size are desk bikes? The last thing you want is a peddler that doesn’t suit your height, size or your office. Having to return an unsuitable product is not only an onerous task, but it is also costly, and consumes your time and efforts. Instead, read on to choose right first time.

As the saying goes, measure twice, cut once (or in this case, purchases once).

If you had the opportunity to save yourself time, money and effort hopping from website to website to find out the size of desk bikes to suit you, would you take it?

Well fortunately for you, in this very post, you can skip all that hassle and instead check out these desk bike size comparison tables which demonstrate:

Dimensions for each type of desk bike
The average size of some of the most popular types of desk bike
Smallest and largest desk peddlers available today

Plus, get your hands on free expert tips which will get you thinking like a pro whether you’re purchasing a desk bike.

Did you know? The average person spends 13 hours in a sedentary posture during the day. Using an active workstation can contribute towards switching posture and an active sitting regime. Source

What size are desk bikes?

The area requirements in a room for a desk exercise bike varies from 73.78 – 2853.90 in2. The length of desk bikes ranges from approximately 9.5 – 45.3 inches. Pedal exercisers have width ranges from 9.06 – 25 inches while the height of a desk bike can be between 5.51 – 68.4 inches. The type of desk bike will be influential in dictating how long, wide or high the stationary peddler is. Under desk bikes tend to consume less footprint while bike & chair desks and workstation bike desks consume the greatest footprint. The difference in area between the smallest and largest desk peddler equates to 2870.12 in2.

The below table includes the length, width and height of desk exercise bikes along with the area consumed in order of smallest to the largest desk bikes.

Name	Type of desk bike	Length (Inches)	Width (Inches)	Min Height (Inches)	Max Height (Inches)	Area (Square Inches)
Node Fitness Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	13.39	9.06	5.51	5.51	73.78
Zhiuan Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	9.5	21.5	14.2	14.2	134.90
GOREDI Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	13.7	15.7	11.6	11.6	158.92
Sunny Health & Fitness Under Desk Mini Exercise Bike SF-B0891	Under desk bike	20.5	16	10.5	10.5	215.25
Techmoo Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	20.7	14.2	13	13	269.10
Desk bike for schools	Bike & chair desk	29.53	18.5	28.50 – 30.71	30.71	906.87
FitStudent Varsity Bike Desk	Workstation bike desk	26	20	37.75	37.75	981.50
Desk bike, black	Bike & chair desk	29.53	18.5	31.50 – 35.43	35.43	1046.25
LifeSpan Workplace Desk Bike C3-DT3-BT	Bike & chair desk	27	21	36 – 46.5	46.5	1255.50
LifeSpan C3-DT7 Upright Electronic Bike Desk	Workstation bike desk	27	21	36 – 46.5	46.5	1255.50
FitDesk Bike Desk 3.0	Workstation bike desk	28	16	45	45	1260.00
FlexiSpot Under Desk Bike V9U	Bike & chair desk	37.6	22.8	29.6 – 37.2	37.2	1398.72
Home office All-in-One Desk Bike/Bike Workstation V9	Workstation bike desk	37.6	22.8	29.6 – 37.2	37.2	1398.72
FitStudent Junior Bike Desk 4100	Workstation bike desk	38	16	37.75	37.75	1434.50
FlexiSpot Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair	Bike & chair desk	33.6	20.3	37 – 46.3	46.3	1555.68
LifeSpan Workplace Under Desk Bike Solo Active	Bike & chair desk	39	24	40	40	1560.00
DeskCycle Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	24	20	26.97 – 68.4	68.4	1641.60
FitDesk Standing Desk Bike	Workstation bike desk	36.5	24.5	45	45	1642.50
Pooboo Standing Desk Bike	Workstation bike desk	35.43	24.4	61.02	61.02	2161.94
Exerpeutic ExerWorK 1000	Workstation bike desk	45.3	25	53.94 – 63	63	2853.90

What size are under desk bikes?

Under desk bikes have the lowest footprint consumption; on average, they require 415.59
in2 space. The margin of difference between the smallest and largest desk peddler equates to 1506.7 in2.

Thus, if space is at a premium, an under desk bikes may be the way to go.

Name	Type of desk bike	Length (Inches)	Width (Inches)	Min Height (Inches)	Max Height (Inches)	Area (Square Inches)
Node Fitness Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	13.39	9.06	5.51	5.51	73.78
Zhiuan Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	9.5	21.5	14.2	14.2	134.90
GOREDI Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	13.7	15.7	11.6	11.6	158.92
Sunny Health & Fitness Under Desk Mini Exercise Bike SF-B0891	Under desk bike	20.5	16	10.5	10.5	215.25
Techmoo Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	20.7	14.2	13	13	269.10
DeskCycle Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser	Under desk bike	24	20	26.97 – 68.4	68.4	1641.60

Tip: Under desk bikes tend to be one of the cheapest types of desk bikes available.

What size are bike & chair desk?

Bike & chair desks are the second smallest desk bike type and consume an average space of 1287.17 in2. There is as much as 653.13 in2 difference between the largest and smallest bike and chair desk bike.

These are a good mid-range sized desk bike.

Name	Type of desk bike	Length (Inches)	Width (Inches)	Min Height (Inches)	Max Height (Inches)	Area (Square Inches)
Desk bike for schools	Bike & chair desk	29.53	18.5	28.50 – 30.71	30.71	906.87
Desk bike, black	Bike & chair desk	29.53	18.5	31.50 – 35.43	35.43	1046.25
LifeSpan Workplace Desk Bike C3-DT3-BT	Bike & chair desk	27	21	36 – 46.5	46.5	1255.50
FlexiSpot Under Desk Bike V9U	Bike & chair desk	37.6	22.8	29.6 – 37.2	37.2	1398.72
FlexiSpot Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair	Bike & chair desk	33.6	20.3	37 – 46.3	46.3	1555.68
LifeSpan Workplace Under Desk Bike Solo Active	Bike & chair desk	39	24		40	1560.00

What size are workstation bike desks?

Workstation bike desks are the second largest type of desk bikes and consume an average space of 1623.57 in2. The size margin differs a whopping 1598.4 in2. That isn’t far of double the size of the smallest bike desk compared to the largest workstation bike desk.

The word compact would not correlate well with this type of desk bike!

Name	Type of desk bike	Length (Inches)	Width (Inches)	Min Height (Inches)	Max Height (Inches)	Area (Square Inches)
LifeSpan C3-DT7 Upright Electronic Bike Desk	Workstation bike desk	27	21	36 – 46.5	46.5	1255.50
FitDesk Bike Desk 3.0	Workstation bike desk	28	16	45	45	1260.00
Home office All-in-One Desk Bike/Bike Workstation V9	Workstation bike desk	37.6	22.8	29.6 – 37.2	37.2	1398.72
FitStudent Junior Bike Desk 4100	Workstation bike desk	38	16	37.75	37.75	1434.50
FitDesk Standing Desk Bike	Workstation bike desk	36.5	24.5	45	45	1642.50
Pooboo Standing Desk Bike	Workstation bike desk	35.43	24.4	61.02	61.02	2161.94
Exerpeutic ExerWorK 1000	Workstation bike desk	45.3	25	53.94 – 63	63	2853.90

Tip: Some all-in-one desk bikes allow you to also stand at the desk. If this is a posture you might take, ensure you have adequate headroom in the area you plan to position the desk bike.

Does the size of a desk bike matter?

The dimensions of a desk peddler will dictate factors including:

If you have space for an under desk bike, bike & chair desk bike or workstation desk bike
Amount of space required in your room to fit the desk bike
Amount of space available for sitting
If the desk bike is suitable for your height
If the desk bike dimensions are compatible with your desk
The ease of storage
If the desk bike is portable
Weight of the desk bike
Cost of the desk bike
Shipping costs of the desk bike

If you have the luxury of space to choose any desk bike type that you like, the next step is learning the 10 vital differences between under desk bike v desk bike.

Generally, the factors that implicate most people when successfully choosing a desk bike include the cost, size, storage and height of the desk exercise bike, but the other factors highlighted above are worth bearing in mind too.

Remember, if after the research phase or after trialing out a desk bike, you find the change intimidating or don’t like the idea of a desk bike, there are alternatives to enable an active work space.

Nowadays, there is much more adjustability being built into the trusted and reliable multi-functional office chairs. These chairs are familiar, suit almost any desk and height; plus, they are designed for all-day use.

Tip: Measure the seat dimensions of an existing chair or saddle that you feel comfortable in and compare it with the seat in a desk bike to determine if it is the right size for you.

Conclusion

This article truly highlights just how much difference there is in the dimensions of desk bike. It also emphasizes the difference in area consumption based on the types of desk bike.

If space allows, then you can choose literally any size desk bike that you like. However, for compact homes or office with limited storage, under desk bikes are certainly the winner.

While your environment may have ample room for one, the greater consideration should be which style of desk bike suits your needs.

Either way, there’s no harm trying one out in a store or buying one online, provided it has a good return policy (and most businesses do offer at least 30 days to return!).

I have been enthusiastically researching numerous ways to introduce motion into my fairly static desk work, here’s what I’ve looked into so far in order of preference:

My personal favorite products so far are the Ergotron WorkFit-LX and the CoolMesh Pro Multi-Function Chair.

My aim with this website is to help you on all matters related to your home office and your work area. With that in mind, if you have any questions or comments on the above, please drop them in the box below. I’d love to hear them!