Can you get a serious/intense workout on this bike?

Absolutely but you need to crank up the resistance and hold yourself up straight with your core or try to position your hands on the sides of the desk to mimic handle grips. I've worked up serious sweat on mine, but also use it for lower level workouts. It's tricky to integrate the resistance bands, I find doing 1-2 sets of 20 reps every 100 calories works well. The faster you pedal and the higher the resistance you set for the pedals the faster you'll burn calories.

1) Does this come with the backrest and extra seat cushion or must those be bought separately? 2) Is it semi-recumabnt?

susan, it does come with the backrest but not the extra seat cushion. my bottom was sore the first couple of days just getting used to it but nothing that ibuprofen couldn't take away. the seat is large and fairly comfortable. i've thought about purchasing the gel cushion cover but now whenever i ride over 20 miles in a day, i just fold up a cushy towel and that works fine. hope this helps. today is 3 weeks for me and i have ridden a total of 347 miles which is just amazing for this former couch potato. in fact, i'm riding it typing this answer. lol!

would this be comfortable for someone as short as 5' 0"?

I got this bike and I am exactly 5’ 0”. It was too tall and was making riding uncomfortable as I was getting numb within minutes of sitting. My husband was just messing around to try to find a solution and ended up taking away the “tall people bracket” he calls that goes between the adjustment rail and the seat. It lowered it down substantially and I can ride comfortably!

Does the desktop come off easily? It seems like it would be in the way if you wanted to just watch TV.

i often watch TV and cycle at the same time. the desk does not get in the way at all!!! in fact, i rest my remote on the desk surface. i have no desire to remove the desk. it's handy to have the drawer there, too, with a notepad and pencil in case you are cycling and want to write something down or if you see something on TV that you want to make a note of. i am enjoying this fitdesk waaay more than i thought i would.

Color	FitDesk 3.0
Size	FitDesk 3.0
Style	FitDesk 3.0
Drive System	Belt
Frame Material	Steel
Height	9 inches
Length	46 inches
Weight	52 Pounds
Width	20 inches
Material Type	Metal
Maximum Height Recommendation	7 Feet
Meter	Distance, Time
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Battery Powered
Features	Adjustable Resistance Level
Included Components	Bike, Adjustable Desk with built in Tablet holder, SeatBack, Seat Extender, Laptop Strap, Performance Meter, Resistance Bands, Transport Wheels, 3-D Video Instructions APP
Batteries Included?	Yes
Brand	FitDesk
maximum weight capacity	300 Pounds
Manufacturer	FitDesk
Item model number	FDX 3.0
Product Dimensions	71.12 x 40.64 x 114.3 cm; 20.41 kg
ASIN	B06XYHXP8W

FitDesk Bike Desk 3.0 - Adjustable Height Standing Desk Exercise Bike, Built-in Tablet Holder, Lightweight Stationary Laptop Table for Home Office, Supports Up to 300 lbs, Ideal for Home Workouts

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