I was not sponsored for this review, I bought these for my own good because I now have no excuses for not moving.
I purchased this and the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B0418 Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike, Gray . When I did a search for "desk cycle" the DeskCycle and this were the first two that came up. I did some extensive research to see if this was worth getting instead of a walking treadmill desk. The price difference between a walking treadmill desk and an under desk bike is HUGE and each setup has its own pros and cons... but if you don't have that big of a budget to afford a treadmill desk to work out while on the computer... the under desk cycle is great!

Background:
I use the DeskCycle for home ( I spend lots of time on the computer after work, I'm also a PC gamer!), and the Sunny Exercise Bike at work (I work full time).

Things to consider:
If this is your first time setting up a bike under your desk, it is NORMAL to have to make desk/chair adjustments because you need to make sure you have a comfortable and ergonomic setup or your back can get strained over long periods of time. The instructions included with the DeskCycle provide good recommendations and tips for this, and they have a support website too that contains awesome info!

My dimensions:
I'm 5 feet 1". I compared using this against my 6' husband and he didn't seem to like it. He's picky about his desk setup and with his stagnant and stationary setup he likes the way his desk is currently setup. With the deskcycle he would have to make major adjustments and raise the desk because his knees kept on hitting the desk. I could imagine taller people than me would have this issue but it is NORMAL to make desk adjustments if possible to accommodate for this desk bike device.

DeskCycle
Pros:
- Very quiet
- Easy and quick to assemble (it took me less than 30 minutes)
- Well packaged out of the box
- Sturdy pedal straps, Straps are permanently attached to the pedal and are adjusted via velcro
- LCD monitor is removable and can be extended to be placed on top of a desk for display
- When setup properly my knees don't hit the desk
- You can and will break a sweat while using this, at least I did (resistance set to 2 and I'm at "20"+mph? if I'm reading this correctly)
- No weird pungent factory smell (see below) out of the box

Cons:
- When first using the bike I found it difficult to concentrate on whatever I was doing on the computer, but after a day or two of constant use you get used to it
- No handle for easy transportation if needed
- Not really sure what the LCD units of measurement are, it's not super clear

Sunny Mini Exercise Bike (cheaper than the DeskCycle)
Pros:
- has a handle for easy transportation
- Pretty much what I mentioned about the DeskCycle with some minor differences
- Easy setup, less than 30 mins out of the box
- Very quiet, my coworkers sitting next to me don't even notice nor hear a thing when I start pedaling

Cons:
- It smells like hardcore factory smell out of the box. Similar to walking into Harbor Freight.
- LCD screen is not removable
- The pedal straps don't look as sturdy as the DeskCycle straps. They can detach from the pedal and over time it can rip from overuse. It's a rubbery material. Straps adjust similar to putting a watch tab in different holes.

Differences:
- Sunny Exercise Bike pedals are slightly higher off the ground than the DeskCycle
- Sunny's LCD screen is not removable, you only display it from the front. (DeskCycle default is from the back)
- DeskCycle includes a long velcro strap to tether your rolling chair to the bike, Sunny does not
- Sunny has a handle for transportation, DeskCycle does not
- My observation between the two.... the DeskCycle has a more rigid construction than the Sunny Bike. DeskCycle has more comprehensive instructions than the Sunny Bike does.

Similarities:
- With either one you still need to set up your desk/chair as ergonomically as possible
- Both of these force you to sit up straight
- You should take a break after a long period of cycling nonstop every once in a while unless you want some slight lower back pain and sweat at work
- The measurements between the two appear to be very close to each other when looking at the LCD screen using the same resistance and energy force on your legs
- With a good diet and using this, you will lose weight. So far I have in 1 week, maybe about a 1lb or two. Results will vary.

Extra bonus stuff for fun:
- I strapped a Fitbit watch Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch, Plum, Silver, Small (US Version) to my left foot and it still measures steps while using these two desk bikes.... I left it on and it registers as either walk or elliptical when looking at my Fitbit dashboard!

I ordered this, set it up for my 95 yo father. I called a week later to check up on his progress. He hasn't used it!!! He mislaid the extension cord for monitor. Typically"¦if you can't see progress what's the use?! I called the company. Ian (bless his heart) is shipping a replacement. Customer service A++! I did use the cycle after I had it together"¦smooth performance. The challenge is to sit up straight!!!

This arrived promptly. Easy to assemble. Strong, sturdy and well made. Directions super easy. LOVE it -- I can now watch television, which I would anyway but now I can burn some calories! Highly recommend.

i doubt that cycling under my desk is going to result in my figure looking like it did when i was practicing muay thai 13 hours a week, or even when i was spending an hour and a half on an elliptical trainer each night, but what i can say is that it is AWESOME to know i'm burning at least a handful of calories extra each hour than i otherwise would.

here's my quick and dirty review after two days of use:

this product is, as everyone else says, shockingly well made. despite the hundreds of reviews indicating its high quality, heft, smooth rotation, and absolute silence, i was skeptical, and couldn't help but wonder if perhaps everyone just had lower expectations. well, i can vouch: it is high quality, heavy without being forbiddingly so, and rotation is absolutely smooth and there is no noise at all. i cannot tell you how many people have walked by my desk in the past two days who didn't even know i was cycling unless i pointed it out.

so that right out of the gate: if you want to try an underdesk cycler, don't go cheap to save $50, and don't waste your money on the $300 versions. start here. even if it ends up not being for you, it WON'T be because it's cheap or squeaky or impossible to put together.

which brings me to the next thing: it is, again, as others have mentioned, painless to put together. i did it in about ten minutes, and it only took that long because people kept stopping by my desk to ask me wtf i was doing.

as for results, it's too early to tell, and again, i don't expect them to be shocking, but what i can say is that my thighs and even glutes are already noticeably firmer (not sure how my glutes are, since i'm just SITTING, but indeed they are). the most surprising benefit, though, is already tighter abs. when i woke up this morning, i expected my legs to be sore - they weren't. it was my CORE that ached, and it was a delicious sort of ache.

this is because if used properly, you will be sitting on the edge of your chair, holding your stomach in, and relying on your core for balance as you pedal and type at the same time. which brings me to an important note: you definitely want to observe correct posture,, and NOT try to use this sitting back in your chair, because if you don't, your lower back will begin to ache in as little as five minutes.

also, regarding those who have said they don't like peering under their desks to look at the display - i can't speak for older versions of the machine, but at least in the new ones, there's a long cord and stand so that you can put the adapter on your desk and monitor your progress.

i will say that i'm a little flummoxed by reviews here and elsewhere that indicate averaging "ten miles a day", or even 40, because at least if mine is calibrated correctly, i did 97 my first day and 104 today. i hit 7 miles within the first ten minutes of my workday today. of course, i have resistance set at only 2, and am pedaling quite fast, and doing so *most* of my workday (290 minutes yesterday, 300 today), but i have a hard time believing i'm ACTUALLY pedaling at 23 to 25 mph, which is what the meter indicates. so i'm skeptical i've actually hit THAT distance.

either way, this is probably the best $160 i've spent in awhile, and even if i don't end up looking like i spend three hours a day in the gym as a result (and i won't), it's awesome to not just be sitting and spreading ever wider the nine hours a day i'm behind my desk.

also, as others have stated, my coworkers are fascinated. the skeptical ones: "we'll see how long you stick with it," and "there's no way that mileage is correct." the curious ones: "that's so cool! if you start seeing results, i might get one too!" the enthusiastic ones: "let me try it! oh wow, this is awesome!! where did you get it? how much? can you send me the link?"

all in all, again, if you want to go an under-desk cycle route, don't even hesitate to go with this product.

oh, by the way:

regarding the calorie counter, don't get excited. i'd supposedly burned 2000 calories by noon yesterday. even the literature that comes with the cycle says "don't trust the monitor, it's wrong." go to the website they give you and plug in your age, height, weight, resistance, distance, and time, and it will give you a theoretically more accurate calorie count. for a profound example, by the time i left the office today after 5 hours of cumulative peddling, i'd supposedly burned over 4000 calories. when i plugged my numbers into the site, it gave me a far more realistic read of 687. not as exciting as four grand, but still, 687 calories more than i'd have burned otherwise.

in summary, you can't go wrong with this - though if you are tall or your desk is weirdly low, you'll have issues - but you would have issues with ANY of these products, in that case, and probably none that would be so smooth and silent and well-made. this is a shockingly high-quality product for the price, and honestly, i kind of can't believe how inexpensive it is relative to its worth.

I am a 75 years young woman who now finds the DeskCycle2 to be my favorite way to exercise at home. I use it for 1 to 1 1/2 hours a day and burn about 500 calories while streaming my favorite TV series and I already feel better! My cardiologist is also very happy that I have found a method of exercise I can stick to. I also extend my workout by using 2 lb. weights to exercise my arms and upper body while using the DeskCycle2. It arrived quickly and was very easy for me to assemble. It has quality construction and is whisper quiet while in operation.
I highly recommend the DeskCycle2 to anyone, but especially to those who find it difficult to get outside. find it unsafe to climb on and off an exercise bike or find a bike seat to be uncomfortable.
I have heard that "sitting" is considered to be the new "smoking"...so if you find that you are sitting a lot, do yourself a big health favor and get this piece of exercise equipment!