Can one pedal backwards and stand on the pedals for uphill rides? thanks
1001409
Its not a freewheel, but you can peddle backwards same resistance as going forward. Yes you can stand up and peddle.
1001410
yes its made so one can back peddle and if uo hill means can you stand up and peddle yes you can. it's a solid machine. really like it
1246270
You cannot coast, if you try to stop hard with your legs, the momentum will keep the pedals/wheel going. You can slow down using your legs when you are on easier resistance settings, but again, don't try a hard, quick stop. But to answer your original question, no, there is no coasting.
1737591
I am small and just tried to stand and petal. I could...but did not like to. I don't recommend you use this bike that way unless you talk with Schwinn. It may not be safe. This is by far the best bike I have ever had. It is comfortable, and just a very pleasant ride. It has features to please all. I just love the ride! Please contact them before you decide if you can stand to ride.
1301640
You can. Or at least I can with my both handcycle and recumbent trike. As I shift up, it gets harder to pedal, just like out on the road. The resistance you set with the flywheel on the Cycleops is really road frictional resistance. The tighter the flywheel is pressed against your tire, the more it simulates increased road surface resistance, for instance the difference between doing the same ride using racing slicks versus knobby mountain bike tires or the difference between a muddy surface and a smooth one. Hope that helps some.
773673
You could stand and pedal. I did not find the bike very comfortable. Ended up selling it. There was something very odd about the way the seat angled.Didn't love it. I take spin classes and am familiar with that style bike. I would choose another model!
807339
Just play around with the console, you'll get the hang of it easy enough. you won't screw it up. as far as peddling backwards, I only know it will without resistance. I'll check tonight if I can peddle backwards with resistance levels.
1911944
I've never tried that but the pedal are pretty far forward so it may tip forward if you try that. But it might work if you lean back a bit.
1326462
Yes. When my bike battery/controller *was working* I went back and forth in those modes. I used the throttle action to get up hilly spots, and manual pedal to exercise my legs. You can do both modes without turning the switch on and off - if the controller is not damaged. But that's another story...
436787
Unfortunately, this is not designed for stand up and pedal on it since upright bike. I tried but it wasn't comfortable at all. I would recommend cycling bike instead. Happy Cycling!!
488612
You could, but the front of your bike may set higher than the rear. The fork is for a taller wheel.
2241166
Your grandson could probably reach the pedals, but you may find that he needs some practice before he can master turning the pedals to move the bike forward. My own grandson just scoots along with his feet on the floor, propelling the bike forward, even though he can actually reach the pedals. Bit of a learning curve !!
799974
I can't stand and pedal at the same time. It feels like I'm off-center when I try to stand on the pedals. The bike is a little tall for me (I'm 5'3") so that could be why.
1719897
You can pedal backwards, but not at a set level of intensity. If you pedal backwards, it's as if you are using the bike without it being powered on.
1015858
It can be done, although it's not necessarily the most comfortable pedaling. You'll definitely notice the lack of a larger platform under your foot, but I do it sometimes for short rides in a pinch.
906446
Yes, you can pedal either the legs or arms in forward and reverse directions to work different muscle groups.
1849315
No the resistance and monitor do not work when pedaling backwards. You can still pedal backwards but with no resistance possible.
1564219
Yea u could. But go slow to make sure ta bike doesn't fall ova the other way.