How is the resistance achieved? Magnetic, pressure pads, ? Thanks
2000711
Felt pressure pad that is applied to the front wheel by turning a knob on the bike.
1146669
Hi there. I've had some form of this technology for a bunch of years now and I think it's awesome and easy, but to answer your question, most of these cases and pads have magnets in so you you know exactly where to lay it down. So to answer the question it has to be touching. I'm sorry I made this a long reply and I hope it makes sense. Take care. John
784185
It is fairly simple. Once you select the program type, then you can increase or decrease the resistance with the same buttons. I personally only use the first program which is a flat run. So I am not sure if you can adjust resistance on the other programs they have. Hope that helps
1801640
I have the model with the additional display module. I does get a bit warm. I called PI and discussed this with a tech. He had me measure the OHM rating of the actuator which employs a copper coil and is basically an electromagnet that is in the solenoid the allows power to pass thru the unit. He indicated the some heat is OK.
2284607
It seems that if pull faster the resistance picks up. Resistance hasn't been an issue
2191639
Hello: Suggest you go to the manufacturers website for that information. They have also posted guides for pad placement and how to use the program modes.The manual says the user can adjust from 0-100 ma.
934575
Medium resistance... Make sure that the alignment tool is parallel to the roof of your car and the ground. Best of luck, vince
2140472
I know nothing about a magnetic mattress pad at all. . the earthling sheet has a very subtle effect so it would probable be hard to determine the result if you tried it outgood luckadw
639818
I'm not sure. Every time I tried to use it, it started pretty hard but then it kinda gets "smother" as you keep going. I can't remember if you can adjust the resistance bc I gave it away last year; sorry I can't help with that question :(
641382
I don't think this is a very good product, mine turned out not to be not magnetic at all. Good luck.
1195377
After assembling the 140 the problem I ran into was with the resistance when I first tried to move the paddles forward I'm unable to move I tried to change the resistance but nothing works. The back movement is very smooth. Anyone have a solution
711616
You don't. Like real water, the harder you pull, the more water you push, and that provides the increased feeling of resistance. You can go light or you can go hard, but the machine doesn't change.
2191640
Hello: Suggest you go to the manufacturers website for that information. They have also posted guides for pad placement and how to use the program modes. The manual says the user can adjust from 0-100 ma.
1708787
They are used like that all the time all over the world. In fact, if you slide your feet on the carpet to build up static then touch the pad you won't feel a shock, the pad itself is dissapative [conducts only slowly] and the grounding wire is highly resistive.
1128731
I have not used the manual feature yet on the LCD screen, but that is how the tension is managed. There are no manual knobs to adjust resistance.
1835628
Mine seems to have similar resistance so it might just be your unit. FYI I reprogramed the horizontal scroll to do forward and back and find this more intuitive. HTH
1510604
The resistance ranges from very light to fairly heavy. I find that at any given setting, the resistance is very smooth and constant throughout the full range of motion.