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Smooth, Silent Motion!

The simple, resistance free, motion is bulletproof and designed to meet the demands of continuous daily use! The Pedal Desk is manufactured with extremely simple turn and twist seat and table adjustments. It comes with a one-piece welded pedal crank system. The mechanism is built to be extremely user friendly, using only a few bolts!

Description

Idel for students to work side by side or in groups. This desk is great when students are assigned to a group activity together! One laminate table joins 3 individual pedal bikes to provide a larger surface area for reading, writing and learning.

The simple resistance free motion offers students the freedom to go at their own pace while engaging the leg muscles, lower back and core.
Adjustable gel seat and back support reinforce postural alignment and comfort.
Optional pivoting arm with Ipad/Nook/kindle is available as an add-on feature  

Adjustable foot levelers.
Super comfortable gel seat with back support
requires user activation of the lower body muscles to initiate motion
Has the potential to elevate heart rate
Children are fully protected from all moving parts by side cover guards.
Kid-powered-no external power required.
Enhances teamwork
Increases attention span
Promotes peer interaction and socialization.

FAQ

Which pieces of movement do your students enjoy most?

My fourth graders (and K and 2nd grade daughters) love the pedal desks and the standing 6 person table (that has several different options).

If they get tired of pedaling can they rest their feet on the ground?

If they are tired, they just stop moving and rest. Kids will also stop moving when hey are struggling to come up with an answer or are really concentrating, which is a nice cue as a teacher to see who needs help.

Do you have a great way to organize student materials? (I am used to their things being in desks)

I don't miss the desk mess AT ALL! We have lockers but really a binder with a few pocket folders and a stack of textbooks somewhere in your room, as well as a pencil pouch for each student with essentials is all you need, I think the no desk storage thing forces them to be better organized in he heir binders. I have seen teachers use a crate for stuff. My kids put their math crates during math time with their workbook, textbook and notebook, and between the two desks where they can't be kicked, if the desks are in pods.

How long can they sustain movement?

There is no tension- it is meant to just move, like a slow walk, so several of my kids move all day. Jut depends on the kids. My ADD/ADH d kids move like crazy at first and then settle in to a slow movement.

Do you have a place to work if they get tired of moving?

I have a counter/standing spot that one kiddo uses regularly. I have three exercise balls that the kids use regularly for something different, I have 4 regular chairs still in my room. Nobody-ever-uses-them to sit on....they only use them to stand on to hang something up on the wall or write on the top of the whiteboard if they can't reach it. It makes me giggle that the chairs are now essentially step stools :)

Any type of movement you would avoid?

Room arrangement is very important, so nobody's shins get hurt or kids trip on them. Just be sure to have good pathways for everyone.

Is there any piece of furniture that is loud?

None are loud. You have to see it to believe it.

Specs

Height of table is adjustable and can range from 35" to 45" tall to fit various users
Target Age Range: Ages 5- 18 years old

Dimensions: 40”W x 80” L x 35-45”H This is the ENTIRE amount of space the desk takes up
Weight: 180lbs
Heavy duty steel powder-coated frame with commercial grade laminate tabletop.

Weight Limit: 250 lbs per bike station
Adjustability: Tabletop and seat height are adjustable.
Manufacturing Details:*Made in the USA at our manufacturing facility in Huger, SC.
Steel, powder-coated frame with commercial grade laminate tabletop.
 

Adjustable foot levelers.
Super comfortable gel seat with back support
requires user activation of the lower body muscles to initiate motion
Has the potential to elevate heart rate
Children are fully protected from all moving parts by side cover guards.
Kid-powered-no external power required.
Enhances teamwork
Increases attention span
Promotes peer interaction and socialization.