Does the display run in batteries, plug in, or is it powered by one's pedaling? Lifetime of brake pads? Will it still work if the computer dies? T
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"Computer" is pretty basic. Runs on batteries and tracks fly wheel speed. Bike works without computer.
2276850
Display shuts off automatically after a certain length of time. There is no on/off switch.
1999824
Yes, the pedals are powered. You can just sit and watch TV or read a book and relax while it moves your legs around.
1663266
It does not. You can power the display with batteries (4 D) or with an adapter. You can also use the machine without the display and then you wouldn't require any power source. If you want the display and heart rate monitor, I recommend buying the adapter, because I've heard the batteries die quickly and D's are expensive. Adapters are not expensive. It's been a good machine for us, we are very happy with it.
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didn't you get them with the bike?there is a white piece of paper with the instructions on it.if you want,I can write them down for you.first you have to put in a 9 volt battery in the little door.the monitor will turn on when the wheel is in motion.or by pressing the button.if there is no signal for 4 min.,the power will turn off automatically.the monitor will keep the values of Time,Distance,Calories,Odometer,andPulse until the values have been cleared or reset.**if you press any key for 2 seconds,all the values will reset to zero,except Odometer Auto scan./reset. Everytime i go on the bike i press the button down,it will first read 5-8's across the board,then turn to 5-0's.keep both your hands around the handle bars on the piece of metal on each bar.if you don't your pulse won't show.i hope I helped you and didn't confuse you instead.it would be easier to show you. To get the instructions,i don't know.i wish I could send you a copy.it is really not difficult.you can contact me again if you need to.
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Had the Schwinn Active 20 for about a year and now the display flashes and the number 78 flashes under the speed section. Replaced the batteries but NG -- On with Nautilaus Customer support now.Okay -- they tell me it's the computer so I need to spend $70 to replace it. Will let you know if it does the trick.
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Is the "battery" in the 4460 maybe a capacitor? Can anybody who has one confirm if there is a replaceable battery? Nowhere in the maual does it tell you how or when to replace the battery. My guess is that there is a capacitor. If it had a battery, the display would likely just stay on when it was unplugged. Seems like a silly detail, but I just hate the idea of having a battery that will likely leak if left to sit a while in a drawer.
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Plug it in and find out. The worse that can happen is it chargers the battery! ! Drive around see if shows you traffic updates. Check and. See if is offered as an accessory. Bob
1391876
No outlet necessary. It runs on replaceable AAA batteries. It automatically shuts off the display after no movement in the pedals, and the LCD display appears when you start and keep pedaling.
1757386
Its battery operated. Not a long life. OK for short display,not forgrooming.
1639003
The bike, itself, is powered by the person pedaling it. But there is a small and useless battery-powered digital display; it is supposed to let you know how many miles you've pedaled, but it doesn't work.
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There is a battery for the display, but otherwise you provide all the power...it's called exercise. :)
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NO, I never had any problems of the displays going out while peddling. My bike still working very good. The only problem I had was the angle of the display which was difficult to see but I put some longer bolts to fix the angle and since them everything has been working perfect.My suggestion could be that some connections might be loose, in other words they are not making a good connection. There is plug connector inside the tube that hold the display. Also they might need to check the connection under the display. And last thing the power jack on the bike might not be making a good connection. Those are the suggestions that I might consider checking. NO, I never had any problems of the displays going out while peddling. My bike still working very good. The only problem I had was the angle of the display which was difficult to see but I put some longer bolts to fix the angle and since them everything has been working perfect.My suggestion could be that some connections might be loose, in other words they are not making a good connection. There is plug connector inside the tube that hold the display. Also they might need to check the connection under the display. And last thing the power jack on the bike might not be making a good... » Read More NO, I never had any problems of the displays going out while peddling. My bike still working very good. The only problem I had was the angle of the display which was difficult to see but I put some longer bolts to fix the angle and since them everything has been working perfect.My suggestion could be that some connections might be loose, in other words they are not making a good connection. There is plug connector inside the tube that hold the display. Also they might need to check the connection under the display. And last thing the power jack on the bike might not be making a good connection. Those are the suggestions that I might consider checking. « Show Less
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It's electronic. I had two of these bikes and I had to send them both back as each one began to make knocking noises in the wheel. They cost too much to risk having them fail after their warranties ran out. Got a pedal exerciser from Amazon for around $60 and it works great.
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I've had mine for a couple of years without any problems. I would start with the battery. The screen takes the most energy and if the battery is low, the screen may not operate.
668257
The display will always remain on as long as there is a power source connected to the power and ground wires. If the voltage you are measuring is zero, the display will read " 0.0" and there is no auto-powerdown or sleep mode. It will only turn off when the power is removed.
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If you have the cord plugged into the power supply the display stays lit. It should go off if nothing is plugged in.