Are Spin Bikes Magnetic? How does the resistance adjust?
212622
They are friction, and mine creates a really nasty burning smell. Its enough to about make me sick indoors.
1815183
It's just that. Powerful magnets create the resistance. Several programs increase/decrease the resistance to your needs. It's a good machine. Best I've owned.
1099327
Not really ,moves together with the pedals and there is no resistance adjustment.
999
Yes it's the same without the magnetic shield. I use it for road cycling, but I am sure it can be you for mountian bikes.
1152750
Yes. You can adjust the resistance manually or you can choose a pre-set program. Every workout session begins with the pedals at zero resistance.
905835
It has a resistance knob that you turn to press a pad down against the front wheel (similar to the a brake on standard bike) which makes the front wheel harder to spin. Even a quarter turn on the knob will start to increase the resistance.
1097659
The differencein tension is not detectable when biking with it....and all are easy. If you use it with your hands, you can detect a difference, but it's hardly worth 8 settings. My husband thinks he can tinker with it and I'll suggest the magnet idea below.
250839
Yes, Laura. The unit has a wide range. At the lowest level, there is just about zero resistance and it is very easy to pedal. The adjustments increments are small, so she resistance can be added just a little bit at at time -- if that is desired.
804944
No, the handlebars do not adjust, only the seat adjusts. Since this isn't a spinning bike, or along those lines, you really don't need them to. A good deal of the time your hands won't be on them, or will be on the part that runs left to right in front of your body -- the part that runs perpendicular to the LED mounting post. This bike is a awesome, especially for the price. It is absolutely quiet and runs perfectly smoothly. I would definitely recommend it. I like it so much that I have been checking into purchasing an elliptical by this company as well. Hope this helps!
354170
I assume you actually mean between the cranks and flywheel since all pedals spin freely. The answer is no, it does not "freewheel." That's how all spin bikes work and that's what makes them different from an old-school "exercise" bike. It's a direct connection from the crank sprocket to the flywheel via the chain and there is no freewheel on the flywheel �
625343
Only if your stationary spinning bike has spokes. There is a magnet that attaches to spokes, and a sensor that mounts to a bike's front fork. If you don't have spokes and a fork, you may be able to somehow rig both the magnet and sensor to align/work, but it's highly improbable; definitely wouldn't be easy.
1849315
No the resistance and monitor do not work when pedaling backwards. You can still pedal backwards but with no resistance possible.
910006
Is has a knob you adjust for resistance. (There is not a strap on the bike.)It is a great bike; super solid & heavy duty, but it is heavy.
474681
you dont adjust the resistance on the cycleops. By shifting gears on your bike you adjust your resistance.
2232580
It has a turn knob to increase or decrease resistance and I never noticed a fluctuation. I have made several 20 mile rides and have had no issues with the bike at all.
530507
We have a multi geared bike so I am not sure. I will say that it only spins when we pedal.
1645163
No, the bike must be completely assembled. The handlebar post contains the resistance adjustment knob and resistance cable assemblies, so unless it is attached to the main frame, there would be no way to increase or decrease the resistance. This is an upright bike that is really not suitable for use as a pseudo-recumbent bike under a desk. Because the drive belt keeps slipping off the pulley wheel, I can no longer recommend this bike. I would suggest instead the Sunny Fitness SF-B1203 Upright Indoor Cycle which is a traditional basic chain drive model that is very sturdy and robust and can be used as a spinning bike if you are not too tall or heavy. No, the bike must be completely assembled. The handlebar post contains the resistance adjustment knob and resistance cable assemblies, so unless it is attached to the main frame, there would be no way to increase or decrease the resistance. This is an upright bike that is really not suitable for use as a pseudo-recumbent bike under a desk. Because the drive belt keeps slipping off the pulley wheel, I can no longer recommend this bike. I would suggest instead the Sunny Fitness SF-B1203 Upright Indoor Cycle which is a traditional basic chain drive model that is very sturdy and robust and can... » Read More No, the bike must be completely assembled. The handlebar post contains the resistance adjustment knob and resistance cable assemblies, so unless it is attached to the main frame, there would be no way to increase or decrease the resistance. This is an upright bike that is really not suitable for use as a pseudo-recumbent bike under a desk. Because the drive belt keeps slipping off the pulley wheel, I can no longer recommend this bike. I would suggest instead the Sunny Fitness SF-B1203 Upright Indoor Cycle which is a traditional basic chain drive model that is very sturdy and robust and can be used as a spinning bike if you are not too tall or heavy. « Show Less