Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.29 x 12.48 x 1.77 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.93 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15 x 14 x 6 inches |
Item Weight | 907 Grams |
Brand Name | SurfShelf |
Model Name | FBA_SurfShelf |
Color | clear |
Material | 100% Polycarbonate |
Manufacturer | SurfShelf |
Part Number | FBA_SurfShelf |
Size | One Size |
Desk for Treadmill, Bike, and Elliptical: Laptop and Tablet Holder
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- Patented portable desk fits all three types of exercise machines (most Treadmills, Bikes, and Elliptical Trainers) with a single product.
- Specifications: The SurfShelf is made of 100% Polycarbonate (same stuff used to make bullet proof glass) and has been tested to hold over 60 lbs. Tray size: 14in wide x 12in deep. Supports your laptop, tablet, iPad, MacBook, notebook, phone, etc. and even books and magazines. A Velcro safety strap holds your laptop secure on the tray so it can never fall.
- Compatibility: 1) Requires that the exercise machine includes a control console to rest on, and 2) does not work well with really small rounded consoles. Easy to install and use. Set it up once (5 minutes) and after that it's an easy 1-minute on and off installation. The angle of the Tray is fully adjustable . Instructional pamphlet comes inside the box with links to instructional videos on our website.
- Portable Solution: In addition, the SurfShelf is portable and folds up to fit into your gym bag for on-the-go workouts. Take it to your gym, on travel... anywhere you need to go.
- My name is Randy, I invented the SurfShelf, and I'm here to help you anytime you need me. If you have any questions about how the SurfShelf will fit your machine, I will work with you one-on-one to get you up and running.
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Product Description
Welcome to the SurfShelf - The Original Exercise Desk
My name is Randy and I've been making the SurfShelf since 2008. We were the first exercise machine desk on the market and have sold tens of thousands of units to happy customers worldwide.
The SurfShelf is a portable desk that fits most TREADMILLS, EXERCISE BIKES, AND ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS. Its patented design fits all three types of exercise machines with a single product.
Compatibility: The SurfShelf requires that the exercise machine include a control console to rest on. The SurfShelf also does not work well with really small rounded consoles.
If you are unsure how the SurfShelf will fit your particular machine, I will work with you one-on-one to get you up and running.
As a one-man show, each and every one of my customers is extremely valuable to me... without happy customers, I wouldn't have a business. Weekdays, weekends, morning, noon and night, I'm here to help!
Fits Treadmills, Bikes and Elliptical Trainers. And it's portable. Fits in your gym bag to take to the gym.
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Works on Treadmills |
Works on Exercise Bikes |
Works on Elliptical Trainers |
Portable: Fits in Your Gym Bag |
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Back Plate Installation Tip #1 |
Back Plate Installation Tip #2 |
Tray Setting Tip #1 |
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Additional Information
ASIN | B001M04RBK |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #70,680 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #32,063 in Exercise & Fitness Equipment |
Date First Available | November 23, 2008 |
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Customers like the performance and quality of the product. For example, they say it works great, holds their laptop perfectly, and doesn't vibrate. Customers are also happy with productivity. That said, some complain about the fit and controls. Opinions are mixed on stability, ease of installation, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the product. They say it works great, it's easy to install, and it can be used effectively for getting work done. Some say it looks fabulous in the box.
"...My DH set this up on the treadmill using the pivot hook-up. It works great. The SurfShelf comes in 2 pieces...." Read more
"...For my setup this works great and there is a good deal of flexibility so it should work in many other configurations...." Read more
"The product is very good. It does work. It is sturdy and big enough to hold even a big laptop...." Read more
"...All that being said, it DOES function really, really well and makes treadmill time a thousand percent more enjoyable. Lose the sticker." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it holds their laptop perfectly, and does not vibrate. They also appreciate the strap that holds the laptop in place, and the fact that it is easy to adjust. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...For my setup this works great and there is a good deal of flexibility so it should work in many other configurations...." Read more
"The product is very good. It does work. It is sturdy and big enough to hold even a big laptop...." Read more
"Fits on my Norditrack freestyle!! This thing is AMAZING, FANTABULOUS, SUPERB!" Read more
"...Easily adaptable to many exercise machinesCONS:..." Read more
Customers find the product great for their purposes, practical, and simple to install and use. They also say it's a smart invention that allows them to do something they like while exercising. Customers also love the effective multi-tasking.
"...the music, but somehow also being able to watch the videos keeps my mind more occupied and the time flies by!..." Read more
"...The inventor is very clever and I'm grateful to them. Having a treadmill desk setup has made me feel soo much better...." Read more
"This is an ingenious solution. Fits on my Sole F80 treadmill, and since it is clear I do not need to remove it when I run...." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong - this is a very good idea and a cool invention. I can imagine at the gym using this for hulu or something...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the product. Some mention that the tray part is very stable and prevents an accident. However, others say that it makes it a bit shaky and not as sturdy as they would like.
"...First - about the product itself: It is lightweight and VERY sturdy...." Read more
"...I wish it had more touching, but it feels pretty secure.Additionally, I found that I can leave the shelf on for running...." Read more
"...This makes it a bit shaky. Still, this is related to the specific treadmill on which I am using it. But even shaky, it is workable...." Read more
"The product is very good. It does work. It is sturdy and big enough to hold even a big laptop...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention it's very easy to set up and quick to take off, while others say it'll be a little tricky to get all the straps secured and locked down. The instructions are not easy, rather confusing, but they were able to figure it out.
"...It came nicely packed with good instructions. I did a lot of research before I finally settled on this item...." Read more
"...it arrived, I was a little disappointed to see that there is some assembly required...." Read more
"...Ease of Setup*I found this was very easy to setup...." Read more
"...There is an instruction booklet provided and the installation itself is very easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's well worth the price, and a perfect inexpensive desk for your treadmill. However, others say that it is a bit pricy, and not worth the money. Some customers also mention that the product is flimsy and cheaply made.
"...So to close this all down, I'd say this is well worth the price...." Read more
"...A bit pricy for what you get, but then you save time and money making a shelf..." Read more
"...Having a treadmill desk is so worth it to me, and this device makes that so affordable. The inventor is very clever and I'm grateful to them...." Read more
"...The SurfShelf was a good compromise. It provides a stable platform for my DVD player that doesn't break the bank...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the product. They mention that it doesn't fit well on their Exerpeutic TF1000, the shelf can't be adjusted tighter, and the computer is just the wrong width. The unit isn't fully secured to the console and the desk is not big enough to accommodate a mouse and a keyboard. Customers also mention that the straps don't tighten enough and there is no protection from the treadmill.
"...to attach it to the tray I noticed that there is nothing holding the tray to the treadmill panel in case one accidentally knocks it UP...." Read more
"...As a result, the top part of the SurfShelf does not sit flush on the console of the treadmill, even when I tighten the strap as per the instructions...." Read more
"...I leave the one piece attached to the treadmill all the time - it is small and easy to move out of the way...." Read more
"...The backplate is too wide to lay between the upright handles...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the controls of the product. They mention that it covers the buttons and displays on their treadmills, ellipticals, and bikes. Some complain that it also covers their laptop controls.
"...But it is not the ideal solution because it makes a bit difficult to access the controls...." Read more
"...Obscures the console, but I can still reach under the shelf to get to the controls okayI do not see it working well with a tablet..." Read more
"...You can't get to the treadmill controls...." Read more
"...Tried to take pics to show how it attaches, but the black strap is hard to see...." Read more
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So - how has this changed my workout life and really my life in general? As others have stated, working out is an easy thing to avoid. It can get boring, the time just craws by and if you have a lot of other things to do - especially things on the computer or things you need to do on a flat area, working out just seems to take time that you don't have to spare. Your body gets a workout but your computer work just sits. I work at home and pretty much stopped working out because I was just too busy (sitting most of the day) working on the computer or other things at my desk and no matter what I did, my workout time just dragged by - I hated it. I knew I needed to get back into workout out. Reading helped a little and so did listening to music but not enough to really get me moving plus I still had work to do on the computer after my workout was done. I thought if I could do my workout AND my computer stuff at the same time, that would be FANTASTIC! I found the SurfShelf and couldn't wait for it to arrive. I had all kinds of plans and a list of things that I was going to accomplish on my computer while I walked. I thought I would be able to handle doing an hour a day using my computer on the treadmill then go back to my desk for the rest of the day. BOY WAS I WRONG! I got my computer all set up on the treadmill using the SurfShelf, started walking and working - reading and sending emails, putting bill information into Quicken, updating some Excel spreadsheets....THEN the treadmill went BEEP, BEEP, BEEP and stopped! I couldn't figure out what was wrong at first. Remember, my treadmill controls are hidden by the computer. I had only been working for a little while and felt pretty good about what I was getting done and didn't even feel like I was exercising. I pivoted the computer so I could see the controls (my mouse fell on the floor), and to my surprise, I had been on the treadmill 90 MINUTES!! I had walked over 4 miles and burned over 500 calories. I WAS COMPLETELY SHOCKED!!! I didn't even know the treadmill would shut off after 90 minutes because I have never walked that long. I started keeping a log of the time I walked each day, the distance and the calories I burned. I've been averaging 3.5 hours a day (YES PER DAY), 10 miles a day and burning over 1,000 calories per day. Everyone's results are going to be different and everyone has their limits on how much time they can workout and how much time their body will let them. I work at home as I said and the time I spend on the treadmill with my computer is time I used to spend sitting at my desk. I look forward to walking on the treadmill EVERYDAY and using my computer. Eventually I hope to catch up on my work and have some time to watch online TV on my computer and do a few fun things but for now, I'm getting a lot of work done, exercising (happily) every day, trimming up, losing some weight and best of all I FEEL GREAT!!! I feel like a commercial but really, it is hard to believe that a piece of plastic has change my life so much. Doctor Oz - you need to have someone demo this on your program. I would be great if gyms, the YMCA, etc bought a few of these for their machines.
So far, I have been able to do just about everything on my computer using the SurfShelf on my treadmill. I've also used it as a desk to sort papers, check bills, review paper reports against receipts and bills, etc. The seller website also has a link to a website where they provide online things to read, shows, etc. I briefly looked at it - [...]
I do make sure that I keep the following things close by: a bottle of water, my cell phone, paper for notes, a pen and pencil. As I think of things I can accomplish on the treadmill using the SurfShelf, I write them down, do them and cross them off the list. This is all just my opinion but I now love working out because I am accomplishing my daily computer chores AND losing weight. I'm so glad I found this item! By the way, I'm 50+ so this is something that should work for ANY age!
What I love about this is I can take it off in one step now that it is setup correctly.
To give some details about my usage:
-I am using a Macbook Air 13" on it, so a very light laptop.
-I am walking at 2mph which is very comfortable for my gait. others may want to walk slower
-I am working completely wirelessly. My battery lasts for several hours so no need for cords at all
Now to talk about a few specifics on the shelf with those usages in mind
*Ease of Setup*
I found this was very easy to setup. My treadmill has a center support bar and a magazine rack that is actually the perfect height to mount the shelf with a bit of added support while having the top of the shelf at the top of the console as directed. It took me just a few minutes to review the directions and set it up the first time. Now it takes a few seconds to take it down and set it back up when I transition to running or back to walking.
*Space*
The shelf is plenty large enough for my laptop. I was concerned that the strap that secures the laptop would cover the top row because it is actually wider than the top space available, but with the angle I have the screen opened to it fits perfectly for my function keys to be open. The only problem is the MBA is so thin that the strap only has a couple inches of velcro connected. I wish it had more touching, but it feels pretty secure.
Additionally, I found that I can leave the shelf on for running. I had been taking it down but yesterday I decided to watch a video on my laptop while I ran. The only time I had a problem is when I almost fell over laughing during the video, but I can't say that is a problem in the product, just my own coordination.
*Comfort*
On my treadmill , with my laptop, and my height (6'1") I find that the keyboard is the right height for comfortably typing and the laptop screen can be angled perfectly for best viewing.
Someone a good bit taller with a similar setup may have problems with the heights and viewing angle, though there is still room for adjustment in my setup which should resolve both issues for someone up to maybe 6'6". There isn't a way to raise it up much more than a few of inches though. I'm basing this on setting the incline on my treadmill, which effectively raises you above the console. At the highest setting I couldn't get the shelf to work comfortably for me and the viewing angle made it less than ideal so I can see this being an issue for the very tall.
*Sturdiness*
OK, this is probably the closest to a negative. I wouldn't take a star off though because it feels strong on it's own merits. This is a plastic shelf, plain and simple. I can lightly rest my hands on the palm rest of my laptop and I do not feel like I am going to break anything. I would be concerned if I lost my balance and put my weight onto the shelf, but it would take something very sturdy to make me feel differently. I am walking at a comfortable speed so I never really feel like I am going to fall forward and break anything. The one time I tried it while running I wasn't trying to type anything. When I did laugh and start to stumble I reached for the support bars on the treadmill, which is what they are there for. I've been running on this treadmill long enough that it wouldn't occur to me to reach for this shelf.
*Wrap Up*
So to close this all down, I'd say this is well worth the price. I am burning over 1000 calories by walking while working instead of sitting while working and that is great for my weight loss goals. I had hit a bit of a plateau and this has already helped make a big difference. For my setup this works great and there is a good deal of flexibility so it should work in many other configurations. For the price I am very happy and hope to get many months out of this product.
Here is the thing. The Surfshell has two parts, the back plate (smaller) is supposed to be tied to the treadmill bars (depending on the treadmill model it might have a slightly different setup but the results are the same) using the straps provided. After that, the next (and last) step is to Insert the tray and adjust the angle (for a laptop or tablet). All good. But once I put my laptop and used the additional strap to attach it to the tray I noticed that there is nothing holding the tray to the treadmill panel in case one accidentally knocks it UP. Like I said, straps are used to hold the back plate, or, better describing, to hold the plate so it won't slide down. The tray is then attached to the plate. And the laptop goes on top of the tray. However, if you accidentally hit the tray from below, nothing would prevent the whole thing from flipping over of the treadmill because there is nothing holding it to it the panel. What keeps it in place is gravity.
In my case I decided not to take any chances and I improvised using an additional strap to tie the tray to the treadmill panel... But it is not the ideal solution because it makes a bit difficult to access the controls. I hope that they can fix this in the future and maybe come up with a better way to secure the whole thing in way that will allow access the controls.