Does the large wheel continue to spin when I stop pedaling? In other words, is this a freewheel?
1538200
The cranks and wheel spin together. Kind of like a track bicycle. While the large wheel rotates, so do the cranks.
1538201
It is not a freewheel. no pedaling, no motion.It is a rather sturdy wheel and can provide a good (adjustable) speed rate and workout.
1538202
Yes the wheel continues to spin. It weighs 30 or 40 lbs so you have to physically stop it yourself, otherwise the momentum will keep it spinning.
1538203
will only continue to spin due to momentum. i do not believe it is a freewheel.
183685
The pedals move the wheel. Pedals stop, wheel stops. Pedals have a foot clasp so when you stop pedeling the wheel stops. I like the machine. Works good. The best I found for the price. Seat a bit narrow (or my backside a bit wide). I use additional padding on the seat.
456097
I replaced the original pedals with my own clip-in pedals, so I haven't had that issue. But the likely reason is that the bearings in the original pedals are of very poor quality, so instead of the pedal spinning as smoothly as it should, it is instead spinning the part that screws into the crank arm. The solution is to either buy a better set of pedals, or go to your local hardware store and buy some thread lock compound, which is a kind of non-permanent glue that you can put on screws and threads to prevent them from coming loose. Good luck.
101859
The OP has probably long since gotten their answer, but in case someone else is looking, yes, this does spin continuously. I've been having lots of fun putting one foot on it and using it as a very tiny merry-go-round. =D
76702
At the time I bought it, there was a spinner that had a higher RPM. I contacted the company and they said they were discontinuing it due to mechanical issues. I went ahead and bought this one and was reasonably happy with it.
203369
The wheel IS fixed, it does not turn. However, the wheel is removable. The wheel/front part of the frame is built for only a quick release system.
2280202
Mine did. Wound up not using it as I still had the one from my previous wheel.
2117724
Not sure of definition of "free spin" but the bike will coast without pedals moving. The handle bars do not have a rotor that allows them to spin 360 degrees. The bike has both pedal and handle brakes.
133787
This wheel uses a freewheel. looks like your currently running a cassette. You'd need to get a freewheel in the least. Sorry to be so late. I use email very infrequently.
1394384
I did not have this problem. The wheel has gone on easily for me. Actally, in your case, it sounds like there was a factory malfunction...just a fluke. Mine has been great for years, other than the wheel coming off a couple of times. I hope this info helps you.....Cathy
2037593
The hand wringer is as affective as the foot pedal. My assumption is that even being one system/device for both, it works differently. I just checked mine by watching close while spinning both ways. It was an independent spinn-off. Also the pedal is very sturdy. The pedal will never deteriorate and break if you keep that part away from water with an average use.
1766085
Probably depending on your wheel size. Resistance wheel is adjustable. Might want to check w/ the company for specifics. Ya, don't stand up on the pedals. Same thing happened (fell over). Also, I took off the wind resistance wheel on the right side. Very noisy. Otherwise a great product.
101887
Greetings Kate. The Automatix is "freewheel" right out of the box. It is not fixed. It may be possible to disassemble and re-engineer the hub to be a fixie, but that's beyond my technical abilities. Best wishes.
2253653
I have placed this in a stationary position and don't believe I used the wheels. It is at a second home where I will be next week. Ask me then and I will check. Pat
422080
As others have said, there is "some" drag, but it is really hard to quantify it. If you pick up the wheel and spin the tire it slows down faster than it did with the old hub, but I think the drag is completely insignificant when actually riding. My controller had no regen.
1593992
To be honest, I'm in the same position myself. A wheel is not working anymore and I'd like to know, too...
920341
I just got it today and the wheel definitely turns with slight "stops" as opposed to a totally smooth rolling motion.