Our expert has chosen the model Evoland, static pedals, as the best manual static pedaler of the four analyzed for its design and the effectiveness of its non-slip base.
The current health crisis due to COVID-19 forces us to continue spending most of our time at home. To make this situation more bearable you can read more, consume more television or make your culinary skills a reality. However, there are more alternatives. You can exercise moderately and keep fit, for example, with some static pedals: These mini bikes are characterized by their compact dimensions and light weight, and in addition to training your legs you can also use them with your arms.
Benefits of using static pedals
Precisely the size and weighing of these static pedal machines they favor their occupation in any corner of the home; even if you telework, you could put your bottom of the desk and when you want to take a break start pedaling. What you do have to keep in mind is that a pedaler -for its characteristics- it is not intended for standing use. Of course, as in any physical activity, the posture adopted by the body is important. Thus, care must be taken to keep the back straight and supported on a smooth and stable surface. While the legs should remain flexed and comfortable. If you are going to use it anyway for work your arms, Look for a table the height is above the waist so that you also flex your arms.
It is advisable to spend between 20 and 30 minutes each day to use your static pedals, although there is no mandatory time as such. Constancy is important for you to start noticing its benefits. The arms gain strength, the legs feel more agile, blood circulation improves … And if you worry about calories, these mini bikes incorporate an LCD screen that shows you the calories you burn. Its use is also recommended for people with limited mobility, the elderly or if you have just come out of an injury..
What are the best static pedals
This selection of static pedals for exercising at home includes four models available on Amazon that garner a large number of user reviews. They are as follows: AGM, static pedals (7.5), Evoland, static pedals (8.5), Fitodo, mini bike with monitor LCD (8) e Himaly, mini exercise bike (8.25).
In analyzing them, some of the criteria that have been taken into account are the following:
– Materials: its quality is crucial to ensure the durability of the static pedal.
– Adhesion to the ground: this type of pedaleadores tends to move slightly as a result of the friction that is generated. At this point, not everyone offers the same answer. On the other hand, some models include a non-slip mat and an adjustable foot strap as accessories and this is appreciated.
– Adjustable resistance: they all wear it. It is selected through a thread they incorporate. Ideally, it allows you to choose from as many options as possible as you prefer to use each day.
– User experience: how is the pedaleador, if it fulfills the promised, if the pedals feel comfortable, the stability of the machine …
Comparison of the best manual pedaling machines
Over the last few weeks, each of these pedaling machines has been used to mainly exercise the legs and check the experience of using a product of this type, how is the pedaling, if their non-slip designs are effective or no …
The pedaler who has achieved the best score is the Evoland model, static pedals. With an eye-catching design, its extreme lightness does not prevent it from providing the best non-slip response.
Evoland, static pedals
It shares with the Fitodo pedaler a virtually identical design, only the Evoland proposal is available in blue and green. The quality and finishes chosen for its manufacture (metal and hard plastic) achieve the highest score. Also if we look at the smallest details, which promotes their durability and resistance to the passage of time and use.
Data sheet
– Materials: metal and plastic.
– Maximum load: 110 kg.
– Battery: 1x 1.5V AG13.
– Dimensions: 480 x 410 x 300 mm.
– Weight: 2.5 kg.
– Others: folding design, plasma screen, adjustable resistance. Also valid for arm training.
As with the Fitodo mini-bike, the structure is foldable if you want to save more space (Deployed, it has dimensions of 480 x 410 x 300 mm). In addition, it weighs only 2.5 kg. What is most striking is that despite offering the lowest weight, its degree of grip on the ground is one of the best and the pedaler feels especially stable. In this regard, the manufacturer has done a good job with the four support points that support the entire structure. From the first moment, you feel comfortable using it, so your legs and feet appreciate it from the moment you start pedaling; being smooth and steady, it allows you to easily reach the goals you set thanks to the ergonomics of its static pedals.
The performance of your LCD screen is correct, Like that of its competitors. Like them, you can check the duration of the exercise you do, calories you burn, current speed or revolutions per minute.
– The best: product finish, very light weight and optimal grip.
– The worst: LCD screen somewhat small.
– Conclusions: the features that this static pedalboard incorporates (the cheapest of the four) are balanced, and this favors the user experience. With a practical folding design, the quality of its finishes is the best and achieves the best non-stick.
Our choice
The pedal includes two accessories: a non-slip mat that is effective and adjustable foot straps.
Buy for € 39.99 on Amazon
Himaly, mini exercise bike
A static pedaler available in three colors so you can choose the version you like best: silver, white or black. Measuring 420 x 320 x 200 mm, it comes disassembled: assembly is not complicated and you only need to take the tools included in your box to have it ready in a few minutes. It also comes with the battery that needs its multifunction LCD screen to turn on and a non-slip mat.
We liked the user experience and as the days go by, you feel more comfortable pedaling. This allows you, on the other hand, to adjust the resistance more comfortably from the thread in front of your feet. Its degree of grip and stability has been, on the other hand, one of the best impressions it has left. Meanwhile, its LCD screen shows the usual data in this type of proposal: distance traveled, calories burned or time spent exercising, either if you use it for the legs or if you also plan to exercise your arms. It also reflects the revolutions per minute you get with the pedal. The red button that it incorporates allows you to consult this information in a simple way. You just have to press it to move from one to the other. If you prefer, you can leave it automatically.
the alternative
This pedal model weighs 4 kilograms and is made of steel and hard plastic. When purchasing you can choose from three different colors.
Buy for € 49.99 on Amazon
Fitodo, mini Bicycle with LCD monitor
It shares an LCD digital monitor with other models in its class: It is located at the top of its central axis and is powered by a battery. Its readability meets what was expected and therefore allows you to consult different data while pedaling: the amount of exercise you take, how many calories you have burned or the number of rotations per minute you get. So that when it takes up less space, integrates a practical folding design. As for the materials selected for their manufacture, their quality has met our expectations if you take into account the price range in which it is located: iron, rubber, nylon and ABS plastic.
It does not reach three kilograms in weight and this is appreciated when you carry the pedaler from side to side. However, this light weighing compromises its stability because it does not remain completely fixed and shifts slightly. If you support the front to a wall the stability improves. The other option is to use the adjustable strap that is included in the box. Your feet feel comfortable when you pedal. As you might expect, you can adjust the resistance. It doesn’t offer too much but to exercise your legs, without making a big physical effort, it is enough.
The best value for money
With this model, if you want to exercise your arms you could too, as it is a feature present in this type of static pedals.
Buy for € 47.99 on Amazon
AGM static pedals
You need to assemble the legs and pedals before using it, a quick process in which you do not have to invest much time or effort if you follow the instructions in its instruction manual. Its size is compact and manageable as confirmed by its dimensions: a height of 320 mm, a length of 406 mm and a width of 351 mm. Meanwhile, the quality of their materials seems adequate, although if you compare this with that of some of your opponents the feeling is that it is a little fairer in some details.
Its static pedals generally comply with its task if what you are looking for is a pedaler to sit and exercise your legs while you are sitting in front of the TV, reading a magazine or working, because you can put it under the desk perfectly. You can also adjust the resistance to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We would have liked these pedals to exercise at home to offer a slightly smoother ride and the grip on the machine to be firmer.
economic
It includes a battery-powered LCD screen – visibility is good, and it helps you, for example, easily see how far you’ve traveled or how many calories you’ve consumed while using it.
Buy for € 44.99 on Amazon
WHY DID YOU TRUST ME?
I have been in technology journalism for almost two decades. In all this time, I have had the privilege of checking how technology is advancing to make day-to-day life easier and explain it in different media. Although I have already lost count of how many products have passed through my hands, I confess that the desires and sensations remain the same. Laptops, tablets, telephones, cameras, activity bracelets, smart watches … I don’t set limits when it comes to choosing a device and squeezing to the maximum its possibilities as a good consumer of technology.
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* All purchase prices included in this item are updated as of January 28, 2021.
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