What is the resistance and how is it adjusted?
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I agree with Karin. What I did for the noise Is I either put my headphones in with my iPod or I will out a movie on my kindle fire with my Netflix and use my headphones. Then i can't hear the machine. :-)
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I do not know the exact amount of pressure, but it is adjusted by the extending or retraction of the wheel onto the tire.
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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.
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It's just that. Powerful magnets create the resistance. Several programs increase/decrease the resistance to your needs. It's a good machine. Best I've owned.
1622882
No it's not. Also, "resistance" is not how I would describe the arm movement as there are no adjustments. So it is a forward movement and I shift my hands to create "resistance." I am considering getting some 5 lb hand weights (attached with Velcro to help).
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Resistance is on the pull, but the longer you row the warmer the "struts" get and they lose a little bit of the resistance. Which means the first 10 minutes of your workout is the hardest. It is not difficult to adjust the resistance.
1173197
The resistance is adjustable on the handle so you can set it at light and gradually increase if you want to or you could set it at medium.
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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!
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
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On resistance level 1, there is no resistance. It is VERY easy to pedal. For a moderate workout I would suggest a level 6 resistance with 100+ rpm.
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you dont adjust the resistance on the cycleops. By shifting gears on your bike you adjust your resistance.
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I've had this product for a few weeks now and have used it maybe 10 times. I like everything on it so far except for the adjustable resistance. I honestly can't tell the difference between level 1 from level 7. This doesn't affect my workouts since I just switch my bike's gears to change the resistance level. The resistance control is just an unnecessary piece that gets in the way in my opinion.
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There is a full range of numbers of resistance available. You can make it as easy or as hard as you like. This is the most impressive piece of equipment that I've purchased at such a low cost.
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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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No, you have to get off your bike and turn a knob by the back tire to change your resistance. I set my resistance as hard as it will go and use my gears on my bike to switch things up while riding.
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Yes, you can change the resistance. The resistance bands come in different weights (I believe it starts at 2.5 lbs and each band is graded from Level 4 to Level 9. Each level represents an increase in resistance of approximately 2.5 pounds compared to the previous level. Level 5 is standard equipment that came with my chair. I purchased the other levels all in one package).I love this chair! It has helped tremendously with my flexibility and stretching. I am not stiff all the time like I used to be (especially after sitting for long periods of time at work). I actually take a band to work with me and use my feet to hold it down. I work alone on third shift as a helpdesk rep. I highly recommend this chair! Yes, you can change the resistance. The resistance bands come in different weights (I believe it starts at 2.5 lbs and each band is graded from Level 4 to Level 9. Each level represents an increase in resistance of approximately 2.5 pounds compared to the previous level. Level 5 is standard equipment that came with my chair. I purchased the other levels all in one package).I love this chair! It has helped tremendously with my flexibility and stretching. I am not stiff all the time like I used to be (especially after sitting for long periods of time at work). I actually take a... » Read More Yes, you can change the resistance. The resistance bands come in different weights (I believe it starts at 2.5 lbs and each band is graded from Level 4 to Level 9. Each level represents an increase in resistance of approximately 2.5 pounds compared to the previous level. Level 5 is standard equipment that came with my chair. I purchased the other levels all in one package).I love this chair! It has helped tremendously with my flexibility and stretching. I am not stiff all the time like I used to be (especially after sitting for long periods of time at work). I actually take a band to work with me and use my feet to hold it down. I work alone on third shift as a helpdesk rep. I highly recommend this chair! « Show Less
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The resistance is not adjustable, but it seems to be plenty. You can certainly go as hard as you like. To see if it's for you, you need to try it out before buying. I love mine and it gives me a great workout including upper body.
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There is mechanical resistance too. A switch with various levels is mounted to the handle bar and controls resistance via cable with the unit.
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I don't know what you mean by "wattage", but the resistance is controlled via the control that you get with the bike.