How do you adjust the Resistance? All 5 levels are the same resistance.
185451
I use the manual setting ( program 1 and push the up or down and the resistance level is shown on screen. My husband sd he doesn't notice mucgph difference. I bought to exercise my knee after knee replacement and I can definitely tell the difference. Tried several out at stores but didn't want to spend big dollars- this is perfect for me.
185452
Gave wrong response - gave response to a recumbent bike I ended up purchasing for $250 - I have some back issues and couldn't get good posture with the handlebars using this product. For resistance, used the lever but agree it didn't change much so also used the settings on my own bike and gave plenty of resistance.
185453
I'm looking to get rid of this as i never did use it. I never did fit the bike i have.
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
1195375
any one have this problem?:when it's switching resistance levels either up or down, there's a full second or so where is loses load or resistance, very perceptibly.I have a model that was bought new and arrived about Nov 9th of 2010 (made in china as they probably all are?).thanks in advance.
2232578
Resistance is controlled by the red knob located above the wheel, it is adjustable to your preference. Once adjusted it remains consistent.
2049441
The degree of resistance is adjustable. I grasp the monitor with both hands to gently adjust position, although it will adjust with just one hand. Tapping on the screen would not be enough force to move the screen.
1510603
The highest resistance level is about equivilent to the level 6 on my stationary bike at home.
976105
The lowest setting of 1 has almost no resistance. I start on 5 and move to 10 which has a lot of resistance. I am 48 with average strength and conditioning.
1248780
Very simple. There is a knob you tighten or loosen to create more or less resistance.
2143415
I've had this product for a few weeks now and have used it maybe 10 times. I like everything on it so far except for the adjustable resistance. I honestly can't tell the difference between level 1 from level 7. This doesn't affect my workouts since I just switch my bike's gears to change the resistance level. The resistance control is just an unnecessary piece that gets in the way in my opinion.
2051978
There are 8 level of intensity plus another 2 bonus ones with a total of 10 levels. You can set the intensity level for either side separately or set them the same for each side. I personally just set both sides in the same level of intensity.
806243
The angle of incline and the resistance are electronically set. The rest is up to you. This is a good piece of equipment that provides a good workout. Recommended.
646869
Like Dorothy, I normally use just one setting. However, I just tried them all and, like Sally, found a considerable difference in resistance between the low and high settings. Low is nearly freewheeling, high is like going up a stiff grade, and the steps in between are a fairly even progressing between the two extremes.
169666
I held the right pedal down with my right hand and lifted the other pedal up with my left. Lift it up as far as it can go. The first time around, you might have to put some effort into it. Once the pedal is all the way up, make sure the cable is laying directly around the circular piece on the bottom. At this time u can also adjust the knob for the incline you prefer. After that, bring the pedal back down all the way and you are ready to use your stepper. If the incline is not to your liking, raise the pedal all the way up again to adjust the knob. Then bring it back down. Tip: turning the knob clockwise makes the incline steeper. Counter clockwise less steep. Hope this helps!
916947
I wish I could help you. Can you tell me why I've never been able to set any resistance? I don't think the resistance function works and this may be related to problems with the screen.
2074029
You can not tell what the resistance is. You just control by turning a knob to make it harder to pedal. It is very noisy. I am not happy with it at all.
779182
I don't own the machine (yet), but I would think it's because a real bicycle does the same thing; changing the resistance level is analogous to changing the gear that a bicycle is in, and the same RPM results in a higher speed because the gear ratio changed.
1641151
I see that other people have already answered this question, but I would just echo the responder who noted the resistance is effectively the same as incline. Either method will in the end make your muscles work harder. The equipment literature notes that there are 17 resistance settings. These are much easier to adjust than resetting the machine incline. You can also choose or create programs that vary the resistance and intensity as you might expect going up hills during a run. I suggest that you do search on the mfg. website for the manual for further details.
102124
There is no way to adjust the resistance but it provides enough push to make you work.You can't step at a very fast pace but its fast enough to keep your legs moving and your heart pumping. If you are really fit, you may not improve on your strength but it will help maintain your endurance. You can't compare it to the high end fancy machines, but this machine gave me more than what I paid for and more than I expected.