ErgoMax Black Height Adjustable Crank Desk Frame, Tabletop Not Included, 48.56 Inch Max Height

I have had it for 6 months, so far pretty good and sturdy, wobbly at the max height but that was expected.

This is my most expensive amazon purchase (about 350 when I got it), but the most cost-efficient frame that I could find with a few decent reviews.For starters, I was looking for a stand up desk so I could work on the computer for hours and constantly switch the height from standing to sitting as needed. I didn't want an electric-adjusted desk because I didn't want to worry about the motor breaking down. I did not consider buying just a frame at first because I didn't want to go through the trouble of installation, but eventually I realized that it was the most cost-efficient route.Installation went well (The instructions were understandable but certainly could have been better.) It is possible to install by yourself but easier and safer with a partner. (I did it by myself, but I think I got lucky escaping injury.) I also had a table top conveniently lying around to use, but I don't think it would be too hard to buy one from somewhere like ikea for around 50 to 100 bucks, depending on your chosen material.I timed myself, and it takes me 1-2 minutes to smoothly crank the table from sitting to standing position (Its a long time compared to how an electric motor can do it in under 30 seconds, but it still gets the job done.) The highest possible table height is just enough for my brother to use, who is 6 feet tall exactly. As shown in my picture, I like how conveniently compact and remove-able the table crank is.Near the highest height, if I shake the table top using casual force with one finger, it shakes about 1/4 of an inch. Its enough to shake my monitors quite noticeably. Anyhow, that was my attempt to show you stability. In my real practical use (just typing), stability is no issue, and my monitors just tremble a tiny bit if anything. Hardly noticeably. I've been using for a few months. I adjust the height from standing to sitting a few times daily. I've seen no issues. Honestly, I feel like I've been sitting or kneeling a lot more than I've been standing (because I get uncomfortable on my legs quickly) but maybe that just me.Overall far from perfect, but it does satisfy me so that I don't regret it. I don't think that it should cost much more than 300 dollars. As of this writing, it cost over 500, but I hope it is only temporary because I don't think its worth quite that much..I hope this much-longer-than-normal-for-me review has helped to some degree!

I own an ErgoSwiss frame with a butcher-block Numerar Oak tabletop from IKEA. Apart from some small swiveling amplitude, it has been a perfect motorized desk for me in the past nine (9) years. Except - it cost me a fortune ($1,400 in 2010) to initially purchase. What I found in the last nine years is that once set up for standing working, I keep work standing, with very few "downs". Thus, for my next standing desk frame, I was searching for a less expensive alternative, ready to give up motorized up and down. Thus, I tried this frame. It came with box strap partially reaped into the carton, despite plastic angle protectors, but no bent parts. The frame is high quality, about 80% towards that of the ErgoSwiss in terms of exactness of parts fitting together. There were a few minor scratches out of the box (see the cross bar), but nothing to really complain about. The adjustable span is an excellent feature. The included Allen (hex) wrench is a joke: it stripped off by the middle of the assembly, so I could not properly tighten the bolts at the end: prepare your own hex key, and they thought of a storage place for it in the frame. The bolts better be star (Torx). My tabletop (not in the pictures) is far larger than their recommended spec, so the included handle would not really work. You kinda can still use it, re-inserting it every half turn, but finding a large hex key and rotating it with a drill is the solution, since I am not going to lower it often. This frame is significantly less sturdy than ErgoSwiss (in terms of max bearing load and how it feals and deforms when you flip it up with the tabletop mounted), but once set up, there is no difference. For the overall value for the money, this is absolutely the best solution for the manually adjustable frame. Highly recommend.

Easy to install. Took me about an hour from start to finish. Good if you have your IKEA table top already.

Great product all around. Assembly was relatively easy. It has a great weight to it, which is proof of how durable the frame will be. I bought this desk instead of the Ikea Skarsta. It will probably hold up for a longer period of time then the Skarsta. Just make sure you align the crank at a perfect 90° angle from the mechanism, or cranking will feel loose and fragile. I finish by saying this: this product is as good or better than the Skarsta desk

The desk frame arrived quickly and was of very good quality with sturdy construction. It was easy to assemble and is a great alternative to the more costly full desk options. It is adjustable so we were able to incorporate it into our design quite easily.

Love the standing desk. Just wish I had bought the electric up / down... The crank takes forever.