The Acer eKinekt Bike Desk aims to let you work and exercise at the same time. The stationary bike/desk hybrid can use the kinetic energy from the pedals to power itself and charge devices. It will come with its own LCD display and companion smartphone app to provide relevant information to stay on track of your own exercise regimes.
The company says that the eKinekt can generate 75 watts of power with 1 hour of constant cycling at 60rpm. The energy produced can then be used to charge notebooks and other devices. It will come with two USB-A ports and a USB-C port for charging, a bag hook, and a beverage holder.
The desk can be used in Working Mode, which moves the desk surface closer to the chair for you to sit in an upright position while typing and pedaling. Sports Mode, on the other hand, sits the desk further forward for more room to lean in to simulate the position on a standard bike or trainer.
Acer will be releasing an eKinekt companion app for real-time information while riding. Metrics include duration, distance, speed, and the estimated number of calories burned and watts generated during the ride.
The Acer eKinekt BD 3 is priced at USD 999 (PhP 56,000). It will first arrive in Taiwan on April with North America and EMEA following suit on June 2023. Local pricing and availability in the Philippines are yet to be announced.
