If you work at a desk a lot, you want to bring movement into your day without interrupting your work. There are two ways to do this: pedal while sitting with a desk bike, or walk while standing with a walking pad. Both devices have their strengths. Which one suits you depends mainly on your desk and your working day.
The differences at a glance
| Feature | Desk bike H26 | Walking pad T25 |
| Movement | pedal while sitting | walk while standing |
| Work surface | built-in desktop, height-adjustable and adjustable forwards/backwards, with drinks holder | none – needs a height-adjustable desk |
| Intensity | 8 resistance levels (magnetic brake) | up to 6 km/h, incline up to 5 % (adjusted by hand) |
| Max. user weight | 150 kg | 120 kg |
| Body height | 155–185 cm | – |
| Set-up dimensions (L × W × H) | 117.8 × 54.6 × 120.4 cm | 121.7 × 56 × 12 cm |
| Storage | folding feet, transport wheels | folded 82 × 54.7 × 12.9 cm, transport wheels |
| Operation | Rotary knob, LCD display | Remote control, LED display, 12 programmes |
| Apps | Kinomap, Zwift | Kinomap, Zwift |
The highlights in pictures
Workplace: built-in desktop or standing desk
Dimensions: desk bike or flat treadmill
Training: resistance or incline
Choose the desk bike H26 if …
- you don't have a height-adjustable desk: The H26 comes with its own desktop with room for your laptop and a drink.
- you prefer to sit while working: You pedal evenly, your upper body and hands stay still.
- you want to work your legs specifically: Eight resistance levels range from easy to demanding.
- you weigh more than 120 kg: The H26 is designed for up to 150 kg.
Choose the walking pad T25 if …
- you already have a height-adjustable desk: Simply slide the T25 underneath it.
- you want to collect steps: You are on your feet and moving instead of sitting all day.
- the device should disappear after work: At 12.9 cm high when folded, it fits under a sofa or bed.
- you also want to walk briskly during breaks: up to 6 km/h and 5 % incline.
How to set up a walking pad at your desk properly and at what speed you can still work is explained in detail in our article Treadmill for the desk.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a special desk for the desk bike?
No. The H26 has its own desktop, which you can adjust in height and move forwards or backwards. You don't need a regular desk.
Which device needs less floor space?
Both take up about 120 × 55 cm. The difference is the height: the walking pad is only 12 cm high and disappears under the sofa when folded, while the desk bike is 120 cm high and can be rolled aside on its wheels.
Can I use both devices with apps?
Yes. Both connect via Bluetooth to Kinomap and Zwift. The apps are an extra – both devices also work entirely without them.
Up to what body weight are the devices suitable?
The desk bike H26 supports up to 150 kg, the walking pad T25 up to 120 kg.
Both devices in the shop
