Can you pedal backwards with adjustable resistance or does it just spin somewhat freely?
216576
This particular bike 'free-wheels' when pedals are held stationary or revolved backwards. A really nice machine!
458649
Yes, you can! There is even a reverse train workout that cues you to pedal forwards and backwards at different intervals.
1140962
It will move forwards and backwards. I found the resistance difficult to change, so I generally just use this to loosen up.
2061108
You can use it manually, i dont use it with the pedal i feel i have more control by hand
304179
I have an Exerpeutic recumbent bike with motorized magnetic settings. And I wish I didn't. The mechanism is fubar'd, they are telling me to ship the entire bike back (100 lbs) at my expense, so the warranty is essentially useless. Instead, I have removed the covers and use a wrench to manually turn a cable nut to change the resistance. I wish I had bought something with a simple, manual dial like the MagneTrainer (which is what brought me to this web page where I read your question).
935874
It pedals both forward and backward. I used it in the floor and braced it against the wall. But leg strength is far greater than arms.
1622881
Yes and no. It has some resistance In one direction and none in the other . The seat adjustment is difficult for my wife to adjust but over all the bike has performed well .
2117724
Not sure of definition of "free spin" but the bike will coast without pedals moving. The handle bars do not have a rotor that allows them to spin 360 degrees. The bike has both pedal and handle brakes.
901648
Yes it has the pedal style so if you try to peddle backwards it brakes the rear tire.
964889
Yes. You can pedal this in reverse. I am a home health physical therapist and use this all of the time for most of my patients.
1073478
You can adjust the resistance by the amount of water that you add. There isn't a switch or lever, just the water level which can be adjusted. There's a mark on the tank above which you don't want to add any more water (maximum resistance, I suppose) but you can certainly add less.Also the faster you row, the more resistance you create.
185454
I have no clue I tried and broke it off the handle bar where I mounted it, luckily the bike I use has 10 speeds to adjust the resistance
906443
Yes, it makes no difference if you peddle it backwards or forwards - the resistance remains the same.
491774
The higher the resistance, the more likely it is to move but movement should be minimized if you use it correctly by pedaling up and down instead of forward. Mine is located under my office desk in a location where it rests against the back side of the desk, so it has no forward movement. I had no issues at all with lifting, twisting, or lateral movement. It is heavy. Some of my coworkers settled for the $30 models. They move around a lot, get really hot, and the resistance cranks do not hold the resistance. You get what you pay for.
1977000
The back wheel is arched onto a plate. There's a cable which runs up to the handle bars with five resistance numbers. You can also use your gears as well. It's not a strong resistance but it works especially if you don't wanna spend big cash.
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Hello Barbara,Yes you can pedal with resistance, either way. I am in a wheelchair and use mine everyday. Really it has worked out great for me.
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You can, but you need to place resistance on the tire and wheel to add rolling resistance. Otherwise you are just free spinning. The higher the gearing, the less the amount of rotation (cadence) and the less exercise you end up getting