Office chair

Beerbaron · 15 Feb 2014 at 13:20

I am currently still using the office chair I bought for uni in 2002. I have recently been told I have a twisted spine which isn't helped by my bad posture. Luckily my ailment can be fixed with some work by me and the osteopath. Can someone recommend a decent desk chair for good lower back support? I don't have any real budget just a desire to get back on my MTB ASAP as currently been banned from riding

window · 18 Feb 2014 at 00:57

keep the chair you've got and add one of those back support things you attach to the chair.

Beerbaron · 18 Feb 2014 at 14:35

I did look at those but at some point the chair will need to be replaced. The plastic fake leather coating has cracked.

Suarez7 · 18 Feb 2014 at 15:06

Used steelcase leap from ebay.

Devboy · 19 Feb 2014 at 12:30

I bought an amazing chair from Argos not long ago, If I can find the link I'll post it.

Beerbaron · 20 Feb 2014 at 12:54

I would prefer to buy new. Just looking for a decent chair.

Bobie8 · 21 Feb 2014 at 00:56

The Kashmir Microfibre Manager's Chair from staples is pretty good. I know a few people on here have them. I picked mine up on sale for £160ish IIRC

GodAtum · 21 Feb 2014 at 12:15

Get one of these bad boys: http://www.promechracing.com/Office-Racing-Chairs/Speed-Chair/c-1-105-123/

reiyushin · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:14

Markus gets my thumbs up from ikea, the leap is better in every way but much more expensive.

Randomface74 · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:17

I bought the staples kashmir on ocuk recommendation, it's comfy for short periods but awful in terms of back support.

I use a chair I inherited from my grandad - which is basically this:
http://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/96...gany-scroll-arm-desk-chair-c1820-wdb61552911/

sooo much better for office use than 'office chairs'

go investigate your local antiques place

Heavenkiss · 22 Feb 2014 at 15:22

Torkel from ikea isn't bad either, considering the price.

Spine issues though.. i'd seriously consider spending as much as you can and getting a decent chair mate. Nothing more important than your health at the end of the day imo.

andy_mk3 · 22 Feb 2014 at 15:31

I have the markus from ikea which has a high back which seems to help a lot

Morfinel · 22 Feb 2014 at 17:07

+1 on Markus, it's very nice

Krono5 · 22 Feb 2014 at 20:37

Markus /thread.

Suarez7 · 23 Feb 2014 at 14:39

billysielu said:
I bought the staples kashmir on ocuk recommendation, it's comfy for short periods but awful in terms of back support.

I use a chair I inherited from my grandad - which is basically this:
http://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/96...gany-scroll-arm-desk-chair-c1820-wdb61552911/

sooo much better for office use than 'office chairs'

go investigate your local antiques place

For prolonged use a chair like that is probably horrible for your spine.

Randomface74 · 23 Feb 2014 at 14:41

why's that?

Heavenkiss · 23 Feb 2014 at 15:52

No lumbar support and it's also not full height so it's easy to slouch forward therefore bending your spine / bad posture. Basically it's not 'helping' you achieve good posture but this doesn't mean it's preventing you.

weewyum · 24 Feb 2014 at 00:40

Suarez7 said:
Used steelcase leap from ebay.

+1

Aberfala · 24 Feb 2014 at 08:34

Suarez7 said:
Used steelcase leap from ebay.

+1 from me also.

I'm sure like a lot of other forum members I spend a large amount of time sat at my desk and because of this I used to get through cheap chairs at the rate of 1 every year or 2 as they aren't designed for heavy use.

The Steelcase Leap doesn't only provide excellent back support it is also very hard wearing. I got mine nearly 4 years ago and it still looks as good now as when I got it.

Ripshod · 24 Feb 2014 at 08:38

Pop into Ikea and check out the Markus. Check the others they have too, but I think you'll go for the Markus