Anyone else getting an odd smell coming from the break pads while riding this bike? Kind of similar to the smell of burnt hair?
214367
Yes, and they seem to be disintegrating! It looks like baby powder all over the floor. I've never done spin before so I thought maybe that was just what they did.
214368
My bike is brand new and I'm also experiencing a burning smell from the break pads. I'm hoping it will go away with time.
214369
Yes, I also smell something burnt from the "brake" pads. It has lessened over time.
214370
Yes, when I put the resistance up I do notice a smell which I assume is from the break pad being to close and tight against the wheel. I also have white fluffy material sitting on the top of the break pads.
214371
I began smelling burning too around my 10th use, I noticed the fluff pressing against the stationary wheel (from where the resistance gears are) has been coming off. I plan to look further into it or call the company. It's like it's being burned off - turns into white powder...
214372
I'm definitely having this issue. I've only had this bike for 2 days though and hope that it goes away in a few days.
214373
Have had my bike for over a year now, and use it hard- the only thing I ever smell is my own flatulence.
666351
Mine seemed to smell fine - so I'm not sure what you're experiencing is normal for the manufacturer. I'd consider asking for an exchange to confirm it's not something off on that unit. Just my $0.02 :-)
1242633
Did you ever find out how to replace the wires coming out of the bike? Of course our dog ate the ones coming out of the bike, not the one they sell on the website. Thanks
1449881
Mine had quite a bit of an odor. I'm still in the process of airing it out. Hopefully that will take care of it.
1417812
I haven't had to deal with that issue. My bike has been doing great! I would send a request to Schwinn for the information.
2174758
Tough question to answer... is this an odor from the silicone material or from being used?
1301707
Adding my situation, had the dreaded squeaking on the left pedal, confirmed it was the rubber wheel against the rail bar. Tried all the solutions, loosening the arm nut, lubrication, but nothing worked. The noise got worse, and now the right side is making noises too. Drives me furious and kills my mood during exercise.
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Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any... » Read More Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Year and a half late to answer, but it might still help someone else...Mine squeaked. Took forever to find the cause. Was the connection on the center pole below/between the pedals, where the front and rear section connect. I sprayed the heck out of it with wd40 and tightened the crap out the 2 or 3 bolts that connect that area. Problem solved. SOUNDED like it was coming from the joints on the handles, but it was not. The torque from usage is what makes it squeak.
1297193
When I first installed the exhaust, there was a burning smell for possibly as long as a month. Maybe had a little smoking, but nothing exteme.
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The tires are rubber, and smell like tires. It's a strong smell. I keep mine out on my patio because of the odor.
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Hi Walt, I don't know! do you have the filter in place? You are sure it's smoke and not dust? does it smell like rubber burning?Please check the rubber belt and make sure it's not twisted or jammed. Does the smoke have an order, is it like electrical burning or rubber?
915706
what smell? mine had a faint new smell, nothing bad. just smelled like packaging for a few days but that happens to everything
1734500
Yes, I had that burning smell as well. And some sparking as well. It is not normal and very dangerous. I stopped use it and thrown out it.
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i had the same problem so i had it brought it to the bike shop. i share all the sentiments of michael b. not only that, the seat is very stiff and provides a very uncomfortable ride. i can only last a few minutes. the bike is hardly used.
1711091
Mine is only a couple of weeks old and I hear it popping when cooling down. I use a gas stove and I also smell a weird smell when cooking. Anyone else?
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There is a smell, but it doesnt seem to bother me or my son. I did have this unit for one year and one week and the motor caught fire, unit shut itself off, I happen to be rained out from work this day, smelled the burning smell, pulled the plug, contacted Kaz, who I think owns Honeywell, was sent a prepaid ups postage ticket, sent back the defected one ( I believe in the maker to take back the defected product and have a tech rip it apart and find out why it did what it did to make the product better), as soon as kaz saw tracking number, they sent a new one out to me. I wanted a refund, but kaz said replacement was my only option.I will have to watch the unit now. It does work well, pre-filter grabs so much dust,dirt,hair and has to be replaced every 3 weeks. I don't mind replacing pre-filter every 3 weeks. I see all the stuff it grabs, and seeing all the hair,dust,dirt on the filter, I know it works. Maybe take some pure lavender mixed with water and spay the larger main filter, let dry and see what happens.