how much resistance between settings should there be? I bought this trainer but seems that setting one is the same as setting 7 for resistance.
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There should be a fair amount of difference between each setting. Please contact our warranty team, they will be happy to assist you. They can be reached via warranty@conquerequipment.com or 904-425-1366.
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Resistance is controlled by the red knob located above the wheel, it is adjustable to your preference. Once adjusted it remains consistent.
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As you shift gears on your bike you do get more resistance. However, the trainer magnetic resistance shifter gives you the ability to add even more resistance. As you first start to use the trainer use the lowest setting. As you build strength and stamina you may want to increase the resistance over time. Or you can use it to simulate the drag of going up hill. I use it with a handcycle and I like the resistance option. My handcycle has 24" wheels and I needed this adapter to make it work.
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The resistance settings do not work very well. I stopped trying to use them after the first week. But for the price and my specific needs it is still a great value.
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You are correct, there isn't any resistance control. It'll gives me enough resistance but I'm a novice. I'm not sure if I will have to search for another rower if I become stronger.
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Older types were three. New ones are five. I have one of each. With resistance knob closest to bike, the unit is set to hardest resistance and all the way out is easiest. Starting point (closest to bike) is resistance level 1, turn clockwise and it clicks to the next and ultimately to number five. Turn again and it resets to starting point/resistance level number 1.
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I could be wrong, but I think that refers to an additional set of bands. I re-read Anthony Trimarchi's review and that's what it sounds like to me. My set has the 48 lbs of resistance.
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i used it and it didn't work..i used all resistance and didn't see no improvement,,don't buy it,,
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Sorry, Rebecca but you cannot adjust resistance of steps. I do like this stepper a lot, though.
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There are five resistance coils that come installed on the Pilates. You can't add more but you can change the strength of the coil. Mine came with four 'full strength' coils and one 'half strength' coil. You can change the resistance by how many coils you put into their slot, anywhere from a half to four and a half. They also make a 'quarter strength' coil. You could replace the half with a whole but I wouldn't recommend it as it is very useful. You can always change it later if you want.
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Re. adjustable tension. With the programs available, you could choose a screen course with 'mountains' or 'hills' and I think that would give you the resistance you want. I'm 78, my husband is 83 and we just use the basic more level-ground program. It's a fine machine.
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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.
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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.
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Carol: There is one primary setting for resistance ... this applies to both the pedals and the arm bars, so I guess the short answer to your question is: yes. If you want to only focus on your legs, just keep your hands off the bars. This is primary way I tend to use it ... but I occasionally bring the arms into it when my legs get tired at different points in a workout.I have found the transitions between levels of resistance to be very smooth and seamless.
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That's very plausible, Joe.However, changing the resistance could also be equivalent to keeping the same gear ratio, but pedaling uphill, which is what the user manual suggests is the effect of adding resistance.Thanks!
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I have just started using the bike... and I find that if I just don't use any of the aerobic options and just stay steady with it at one, it's okay. I don't believe you can get the resistance any lower, but you can build up your strength using level 1 until ready to start using the workout aerobic trainers. I don't choose anything... when I get on the bike I just start to petal... and let it stay neutral like I'm on a level terrain track. I can only do 10 min at a time right now.
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Did anyone ever figure out why the resistance and computer resets? I cannot get the resistance up at all.