what does it mean 'magnetic'? is the adjustment for resistance electronic or manual?
901339
It is electronic. The control panel changes the resistance as you change it on the panel.
901340
The resistance level and type of ride are set electronically on the instrument panel. The flywheel resistance is magnetic and gets harder for hills and mountains. You set the resistance level at 1-5 for each programmed ride, ie "ride in the park", "rolling hills", Pike's peak" etc. I've had no problems, nice smooth bike.
901341
The adjustments are automatic from the rider's point of view. Internally, in the front of the cycle, hidden beneath the plastic casing, is a large metal flywheel attached to the pedals. Surrounding the flywheel is a metal arc that holds a series of magnets. The closer this arc comes to the flywheel, the more magnetic "pull" you have to work against - and therefore, the harder you have to pedal. Internally, in a part of the cycle you never see unless it breaks (like ours did after 4 years of hard, every day use), is a steel cable that pulls the magnets away from the flywheel making it easier to pedal, or lets the magnets drop closer, making it harder. But again - from your point of view, the system is automatic. You can set a fixed resistance, or you can select a terrain with varying up and down "hills" of resistance. Even though little magnetic gnomes are busy inside the cycle doing physics, you don't have to think about them. Hope this helps.
901342
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.
2172029
The resistance is produced by a magnetic mechanism in the unit. It's adjustable for resistance and built-in so there's nothing to calibrate, etc. If all else fails, just use your gears to increase the pedal resistance. I mounted it on a Brand-X (decent quality) bike purchased years ago at K-Mart. You do NOT have to change the rear axle.(they send you a replacement) Just bolt your bike into the stand and start exercising. Total elapsed time maybe 3 minutes once you get it unpacked and positioned. Very stable. .
275061
This one isn't magnetic. The five quart Emeril brand pot I bought around the same time is magnetic.
1245218
This item was a gift for my daughter, but I believe 'manual' means that you have to physically turn the knob to one of the settings. It does not automatically revert to warm because there is no timer. Hope this helps.
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.
1510605
It is a dial type. My Mom uses no resistance because she is 88 with bad knees, but I'm 64 and it has more resistance than I can do right now. Easily adjustable.
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.
690793
These are Resistance values. Usually valued in Ohms, which is represented by the "Omega" character. K(ilo) mean "Thousand" so 1K Ohms means 1000 Ohms, M(ega) means Million, so 1M means 1 Million.
149892
It is manual, but it has a pinch guard, a bit of plastic over the metal button.
1487401
Its magnetic. Its states that its a "transformer" which is magnetic. Electronic would be some form of SCR/Triac and would weigh a LOT less. The 16 pounds is the iron-silicon transformer core.
1558350
I have the same problem. I noticed that it's not actually resetting based on how long I ride, but it resets whenever I try to change the resistance. So, if I manually push the button to increase the resistance it resets immediately, if I use program mode it resets whenever it reaches the first jump in resistance, and if I ride in manual mode with no increase in resistance it never resets.
2734
Hi, I believe it is Moving Magnet - MM - the Moving Coil cartridges tend to be very expensive - at least the majority of them, from my experience. Please let me know if you have any other questions. My very best, Jennifer Millennium Worldwide
225809
Magnetism is the force that adds resistance to the pedaling motion and is adjustable. Recumbent is the position your body is in while pedaling, as indicated in the picture, you are leaning slightly backward.
772338
According to the discription, I believed it to be magnetic also. Unfortunately, it is NOT magnetic.
2258185
With this version of the Cyclops Mag trainer, you initially set the resistance on the unit itself, then you can change gears to adjust the resistance. There is no way to remotely change the actual trainer resistance while you are riding besides changing your gears.
1208860
It is magnetic. I haven't had any issues with it. I am satisfied with this case
2081599
The controls run on batteries. The resistance adjustment is mechanical, not electrical.