Has anyone had experience with the Alinker walking bike?

During the pandemic my legs atrophied. I work remote and with a spine riddled with osteoarthritis, fusions, and artificial disks, I thought I'd never really be able to walk any distance or without pain again. My daughter sent me the link for an Alinker and I winced at the price, but as a nurse knew if I got into a wheelchair, I'd have a difficult time coming out of it. I gambled. Best money I've ever spent, hands down. There's a learning curve and yes, just like any bike seat, a transition for your hindparts to get used to, but it gave me my life back. At first it was trips to a mall to get used to it and develop some leg strength, but after 3 years I have built my legs back and have used it to climb the sand dunes I'd set as my original goal. Besides walking/riding it, I find using my cane easier because my muscles throughout my legs and back have strengthened as a result of walking vs riding an electric scooter. My favorite question when people ask me about it is: where are the peddles? And their surprised faces when I say, "I walk". I take it everywhere, shopping, dining, doctor appointments, you name it. If something happened to it tomorrow, I'd replace it immediately. That's this owner's experience. 😉

Thank you so much for posting. Yes, I, too, have winced at the price. But having my ability to walk decrease week by week and month by month, partially from osteoarthritis and partially from peripheral neuropathy, getting outside, especially now that spring is on its way (I live in a high desert), it sounds very appealing. I have a recumbent tricycle that I haven't ridden for two years because it weighs 40+ lbs and is hard to get into and out of the car, and not many places to ride it w/o taking it somewhere by car.
How transportable is the Alinker? What does it weigh? How mucy does it collapse for transport? or does it need to collapse?
Thanks for your input.

During the pandemic my legs atrophied. I work remote and with a spine riddled with osteoarthritis, fusions, and artificial disks, I thought I'd never really be able to walk any distance or without pain again. My daughter sent me the link for an Alinker and I winced at the price, but as a nurse knew if I got into a wheelchair, I'd have a difficult time coming out of it. I gambled. Best money I've ever spent, hands down. There's a learning curve and yes, just like any bike seat, a transition for your hindparts to get used to, but it gave me my life back. At first it was trips to a mall to get used to it and develop some leg strength, but after 3 years I have built my legs back and have used it to climb the sand dunes I'd set as my original goal. Besides walking/riding it, I find using my cane easier because my muscles throughout my legs and back have strengthened as a result of walking vs riding an electric scooter. My favorite question when people ask me about it is: where are the peddles? And their surprised faces when I say, "I walk". I take it everywhere, shopping, dining, doctor appointments, you name it. If something happened to it tomorrow, I'd replace it immediately. That's this owner's experience. 😉

This is so wonderful @bethg94619 .Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Getting on the walking bike took such courage on your part! I even decided to add a link to information about the
https://www.thealinker.com/products/the-alinker?
Bike. I think so many people could use it or would like to try it!
If I may ask, what was the cause of your immobility during the pandemic?

Thank you so much for posting. Yes, I, too, have winced at the price. But having my ability to walk decrease week by week and month by month, partially from osteoarthritis and partially from peripheral neuropathy, getting outside, especially now that spring is on its way (I live in a high desert), it sounds very appealing. I have a recumbent tricycle that I haven't ridden for two years because it weighs 40+ lbs and is hard to get into and out of the car, and not many places to ride it w/o taking it somewhere by car.
How transportable is the Alinker? What does it weigh? How mucy does it collapse for transport? or does it need to collapse?
Thanks for your input.

This is so wonderful @bethg94619 .Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Getting on the walking bike took such courage on your part! I even decided to add a link to information about the
https://www.thealinker.com/products/the-alinker?
Bike. I think so many people could use it or would like to try it!
If I may ask, what was the cause of your immobility during the pandemic?

I was concerned about taking it apart and loading it in my Scion XB. The wheels pop off and it folds in half, and weighs 26 pounds. With my spine, I don't use my back to lift it, I rock it forward and grab it's rounded front and lift with my legs. It's actually quite easy and I'm a whopping 4' 9.5" so if I can get it into my car, anyone can!

You are so very encouraging! I spent some time today reading on their website. Plus I looked for one on a couple of websites, but they seem to be very rate in this country (US).