Does the display run in batteries, plug in, or is it powered by one's pedaling?Lifetime of brake pads? Will it still work if the computer dies?T
1473538
the display does not plug in. It is mostly run by the pedaling but there is a back up battery also. The bike would work without the computer. I use my polar heart monitor chest band and it also transmits to the display.
1473539
The display runs on batteries. Don't know about the lifetime of pads...I would anticipate these would need replacement at some time, like any exercise bike would. Yes, it still works without the computer, you just don't know how fast, rpm, distance, time. This is a really nice fitness bike, solid and smooth, easy to assemble and adjust. We love it!
1473540
Display runs on batteries. Not sure of time on pads only had our unit for 3 months. Computer is not needed for bike to work.
1473541
There are batteries in the display. Displays goes to sleep to conserve batteries when not using. There aren't any brake pads, I'm not sure what is used for tension on the flywheel. It will definitely work without the computer. Computer is used to monitor, speed time, heart rate (with heart monitor not included) and estimated calorie burn .
892861
"Computer" is pretty basic. Runs on batteries and tracks fly wheel speed. Bike works without computer.
1473542
Runs on a battery. I think the brake pad is made of Kevlar and therefore long lasting. Yes it will work just with no display.
415553
No plug or power is required. The display is LED and battery powered. It powers on when you start rowing and turns itself off if there is no movement after a while.
61401
It is a desktop computer. It runs on AC, not battery. So, I guess the battery life is zero.
932710
I never could see the display, I returned it for a replacement and the 2nd one they sent still did not have a display. cannot see if it is on or off, so it kept running my battery down. So now it just sits on my bike doing nothing. You need to return it for a refund. It totally sucks.
685578
The unit will determine if there is a trailer present or not. It does this the first time you hit the brake. If there is a trailer, the voltage output to the trailer is displayed, if there is no trailer the display reads "no trailer connected" then there will be no output to the trailer. The unit is on as long is there is a key in the ignition. The power plug in the back is not easy to remove, it has a fairly stout locking mechanism. (Which is good. I do not want the the plug rattling loose when i have my trailer on.) Also, the unit turns itself off after a few minutes of inactivity when you turn the key off. I have had mine wired like this for over a year and there is no change in in my battery health or performance.
1265807
As I recall, the display turned off after a short time period. However, I never did get the device to work properly, so I can't go back and check at this point.
1719198
It has a battery gauge on the display and you can perform a self-test on it. I assume it would tell you after the self-test that it doesn't have the expected capacity.
376512
The monitor always has to be plugged in, but some can be wired into power. If you do that, wire it to acc power so it shuts off when you turn the key off. The sending units are well built and totally sealed. No batteries to replace and they should last about 5yrs.
718756
The bike itself works fine but the computer malfunctions frequently. For example, I will be riding and all of the sudden, it will say I am going zero mph at level zero. The resistance doesn't change, just the display doesn't work. If stats are important to you, I would discuss with sole before purchase.
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The monitor is connected to a 12 volt source but is in kind of a dormant state until it gets the camera image. I have had no problems or any battery drain because of the monitor connection. The screen is off until you shift into reverse which causes the backup light power to the camera.
910635
You probably have to reset it by removing batteries and display will start from scratch.
1927160
That is the device I use it with the powercal. It has a particular display quirk that shows a cadence of 255 in a cadence window only when you are stationary, if the bike is in motion the cadence shows the correct number including zero if you stop pedaling. It appears to be a bug in the way the 800 interprets data from the powercal. It does not affect the power displayed or the power and cadence saved in the device after the ride is completed or while in motion. I have tested the powercal against a calibrated computrainer and found it to be within 10% albeit with a 10-20 second delay in the displayed power. It seems to work and display best if used in the 30sec power setting on the 800. That is the device I use it with the powercal. It has a particular display quirk that shows a cadence of 255 in a cadence window only when you are stationary, if the bike is in motion the cadence shows the correct number including zero if you stop pedaling. It appears to be a bug in the way the 800 interprets data from the powercal. It does not affect the power displayed or the power and cadence saved in the device after the ride is completed or while in motion. I have tested the powercal against a calibrated computrainer and found it to be within 10% albeit with a 10-20 second delay in the... » Read More That is the device I use it with the powercal. It has a particular display quirk that shows a cadence of 255 in a cadence window only when you are stationary, if the bike is in motion the cadence shows the correct number including zero if you stop pedaling. It appears to be a bug in the way the 800 interprets data from the powercal. It does not affect the power displayed or the power and cadence saved in the device after the ride is completed or while in motion. I have tested the powercal against a calibrated computrainer and found it to be within 10% albeit with a 10-20 second delay in the displayed power. It seems to work and display best if used in the 30sec power setting on the 800. « Show Less
844852
It needs an electrical outlet to run the computer but the user must supply the muscle to pedal.
2169774
The screen never completely goes blank. It doesn't "shut off", but when it's not connected to the bike it will stop registering information such as speed and time traveled. When not in use it turns almost to a "passive" mode.
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NO, I never had any problems of the displays going out while peddling. My bike still working very good. The only problem I had was the angle of the display which was difficult to see but I put some longer bolts to fix the angle and since them everything has been working perfect.My suggestion could be that some connections might be loose, in other words they are not making a good connection. There is plug connector inside the tube that hold the display. Also they might need to check the connection under the display. And last thing the power jack on the bike might not be making a good connection. Those are the suggestions that I might consider checking. NO, I never had any problems of the displays going out while peddling. My bike still working very good. The only problem I had was the angle of the display which was difficult to see but I put some longer bolts to fix the angle and since them everything has been working perfect.My suggestion could be that some connections might be loose, in other words they are not making a good connection. There is plug connector inside the tube that hold the display. Also they might need to check the connection under the display. And last thing the power jack on the bike might not be making a good... » Read More NO, I never had any problems of the displays going out while peddling. My bike still working very good. The only problem I had was the angle of the display which was difficult to see but I put some longer bolts to fix the angle and since them everything has been working perfect.My suggestion could be that some connections might be loose, in other words they are not making a good connection. There is plug connector inside the tube that hold the display. Also they might need to check the connection under the display. And last thing the power jack on the bike might not be making a good connection. Those are the suggestions that I might consider checking. « Show Less
1357024
oh noes... my display just died! this has not been a good machine for me... i got a bad one i guess :(
1771946
The display does time out and go dark after a few minutes. The only light is a small green light in the center that tells you the unit is working.