Can you sit on the seat, peddle and also exercise your arms, many models do not have this capability and this is the feature I am looking for. Thanks
1976538
Yes, you can sit on the seat peddle, and work your arms. Since the seat is adjustable 2 ways it is possible.
1299523
No. You have lift it up and just let bottom touch then you put your feet on the peddle and spinm.
775573
1. The arms and legs rotate together but you can certainly take your arms or legs off. I use it only for arms.2. Pretty quiet I think. I listen to TV when I'm on it.3. I'm 5'10" and I push the seat back a bit. Not sure about 4'10". The seat does not adjust up or down, only front to back. The arms won't be a problem but the legs may be a reach.
1325478
It was something that I got used to very quickly. Would the chair be more comfortable if it had arm rests....probably, but youwould lose the compact design of the chair. For me the compact design, which I wanted for motorcycle trips, took priority over having arm rests.
1521420
Hi Wotgral. In regard to your question concerning the handle bars on the Ardyne 6 exercise bike. The reach for the handles is fairly short one. The handles do not go a long distance from the seat. My arms are considered to have a long reach and i could use a little longer distance. I've owned approx 3 bikes and the distance on this bike is the best so far. I hope my answer to your question was helpful. Good luck with your decision
349026
Most of the effort is in the pull stroke. There is very little resistance on your arms/ legs on the way back. You do get a little exercise from controlling the rate of the descent of the seat down the rail and pushing the handles back into place.
1249642
No not really. It is like riding a stationary bike except you sit in a chair or you can place it on a desk or table and excesize your arms.
668064
Yes you can peddle and turn at the same time. Unfolded it is a normal bike.
412644
The mini cycle has a small, small turn radius. I was frustrated with the "range of motion". It's difficult to work up a sweat. I'm young relatively fit and it didn't work out for me. Now, my mom is a senior citizen with health problems. She LOVES it. It words great for her. The small range of motion is great for her joints, and she gets a small amount of beneficial exercise she wouldn't ordinarily get.
1417428
You can set the bike to where you are leaning over on the handlebars or set it where you are sitting pretty much upright without have to reach far for the handlebars. I believe you would be ok with this bike if you adjust the seating position to where you are sitting upright.
111034
It's not possible for me, HOWEVER, my goal is not working out, but to not sit during hours that I spend on the computer/online. Have reviewed the data and it seems, at least from what I was able to determine, that walking, even "slowly", vs. sitting is much, much preferable. I do my working out at other times.
512081
Yes, the arms do move as you step on the pedals. The seat is okay. It could be a little bit bigger, so sometimes I'm a little sore if I do it for long but it's not real bad.
1911412
You could do it but you need to stand in the pedals, hold the set with one hand and the other one adjust the seat.It is easier if you get off the bike.It is a good bike.Hope this helps!
1917490
I have not tried, but I believe you can use this while sitting down. However, I don't believe that you will be able to do anything else.
1920540
The seat is about as comfortable as a bike seat. It's not padded very well but you will not be sitting on it like you would be riding a bike. Use the elliptical system and not the bike part. You will burn more calories and use the seat to rest. It's a great machine for the money. Good luck.
882921
Yes it will give you a great workout. You just have to put in the time and crank up the resistence and it is stable. I ride sometimes without using handle bars and playing on cellphone at the same time.
1991146
I don't see any harm, it's totally worth a shot. It's not very big either so stores nicely in a corner or closet. It has a smooth variable resistance setting so you can go slow for strength or easy and fast for cardio. You will need to by the handles for arm style separately but they are worth it & make sure to place it on a steady table at proper height to get most out of it. I actually sit on a pillow because my table is tall for me. I have never used the foot pedals, not sure how good of a work out you will get from that?? The Arm Bike style is the way to go in my opinion. Hope this helps!