Probably a dumb question, but - how do you keep from pushing yourself backwards in a wheeled office chair (using a computer, etc) while using this?
1943561
Well my chair is on carpet, so I don't have that issue. If you have a carpeted mat or locking mechanisms on the wheels of your chair, you'll be fine
1943562
Can you lock the wheels, or maybe put a cloth behind the wheels, so that they don't otherwise move?
1943563
I have used similar desk bikes before and hooked a strap (spare shoelace) around a wheel (on the chair) and on the bar of the bike. Worked wonderfully, though was a bit strange to get on at first.
1943564
I don't pedal while using my computer. I sit in a regular chair with weights in my hand to exercise.
1943565
it will actually help strengthening you core muscles and you legs. due to the office chair going back has you peddle and you wanto keep your self in one place. best way to use it while working is to lock your office chair from leaning back and adjusting the chair to the right height for your legs..
1943566
Not a dumb question at all. I do not use my pedal bike while working on the computer. I stop what I am doing and take a half hour to 45 minutes to get my workout done and then I go back to work. It works for me and gives me a break from work. Hope this helps.
237824
I never had any problem or even thought about it until the question arose, so I went out and tried to see how it worked for me. I back up to the chair from the side (either one) with the back of one leg close to the armrest and grab the armrest with the closest hand. Then I grab the frame of the chair with the other hand close to the back of my other leg. While holding the chair against both legs I then proceed to sit with no problems, and simply swing into a reclining position. Then I reverse the procedure to exit the chair. Hope this helps!
1920209
You just lean back with a little bit more pressure than you would leaning against it normally, and it moves the way it should. The back goes back while the front of the seat comes up a bit too (very comfy for putting your feet on your desk if you feel like it). There is also a lever on the side that will lock that function, preventing you from being able to lean back in the chair.
1456177
Bring the foot rest all of the way up manually, it will click, then push it down all the way and ratchet it back up in increments. This is just like your lawn chair lounges, same concept. It doesn't lock, it goes up all the way, then down to the bottom and ratchets up to straight again, until it reaches the top then it automatically goes down for the slow return up. Hope that helped.
1506480
You cannot;however I have used mine for several years and would not want to go back to a chair
829816
I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation... If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot.
1900834
Initially I had the same problem. I turned the base upside down and straddled it to give myself maximum downward pressure on the caster. I put a very small amount of liquid dish soap on the end of the caster and I was able to rock the caster side to side until it slipped into position. My wife loves the chair--hope this help you. Best wishes.
164914
Yes,it is designed to operate best with someone pushing the chair. The person sitting in the chair might be able to move by walking/pulling with their feet, but the wheels are not big enough for the person sitting in the chair to use to propel the chair like you could in a regular wheel chair.
835346
When you pull up on the lever on the leftside of chair you use your leg or the heels of your feet to push down and back on the leg rest to place the leg rest in a position you like. I hope this helps. I love my chair.
2261149
It IS awkward to get in and out of the chair, but very comfortable after you are in it. I found the best way to sit down is to put a foot on either side and then sit backwards; when getting out, get both feet planted on either side and then raise up. Not bad once you get the hang of it.
1733186
If you are sitting in the chair, reach down to the right and pull the locking tilt control arm straight out to your right then lean back. It's either straight up and down or all the way back. There does not seem to be any setting in between.
1347138
You are exactly right and that is a drawback, the only one I can think of. My laptop has little "feet" that help to hold it in place but it still slides off from time to time. I've been looking for a small piece of silicone or rubber to prevent that issue but for me it hasn't been a deal breaker; it was for my daughter though. Good luck!
429977
I straddle the bottom of the chair and just sit down. To get out of the chair just shift your weight to the bottom of the chair and then get up.
1920208
You cannot hold the tilt on this chair. You can either lock the tilt upright by pushing in the lever under the seat or pull out the lever and the tilt will adjust according to the pushback from your back. Remember you cannot lock the tilt. It will sit upright the minute you release the pressure from your back.
988335
Mine has icons imprinted on each of the levers as to what they do. The 2nd lever from the back adjust the tilt forward and back. Pull the 2nd lever from the back upward, then you have to actually sit in the chair and force back to get the chair to move. When it is in the desired position lock it in place with the lever by pushing it downward.
180909
You have to be able to push back in the chair. It is a little stiff and may become easier after I've had it awhile.
2226060
you can put on the brake, which locks the wheels. Need to do this when using it as a chair.This is a good product, good price. - at least that was our experience.