Question regarding foot pedals and heart rate monitor: Do the foot pedals swivel or are they fixed position (with shock absorption)?
1445022
From my reading of the manual I believe the foot pedals are fixed. There is an optional wireless chest-strap heart monitor available from their website; I believe it's about $35. I haven't received my machine yet (ordered it Jan 4 during the Gold Box deal), so can't comment on it yet.
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I'm 5'2" and don't have a problem with the pedals but have a problem with the seat. It is too long and the back of my thighs hit it as I pedal. Don't know if this is due to my height though. Yes, it does go backwards and the monitor tracks it as well.
2098988
We have had no problems with foot pedal. We use hitch often, no issues. We are very pleased with it.
2125082
it has been about a year so I can't remember too many details...except to say that the two pedals are not both "right-handed" screws on unicycles / bikes (so that they won't automatically loosen w/ use). Try to tighten (by hand!) the other direction. To answer the support question, probably no where available, and I'm not even sure it is "M Wave" b/c ours says "FUN" as the brand!
1873223
As your legs move up and down, the seat pads pivot with them and thereby do not restrict your movement. When I bought my present bicycle it did not have these seats. One of the very first things I did was order a Hobbs Easyseat for this bicycle. I have been using these since about 1993. They are the best bike I know of for long distance biking, bar none.
1849315
No the resistance and monitor do not work when pedaling backwards. You can still pedal backwards but with no resistance possible.
1982861
I'm not sure about twin pedals since I'm not a user, but the response to fast single pedal is really good. I've tighten the kick head up and can bounce the single pedal if I ease off the pressure. You can get a quasi-double if you try.
2150927
Haven't used mine a lot yet, but, no wobble at any speed... Not sure about the positioned adjustment
1255147
You do not even know you are pedaling after only a short time. The effect of the flywheel pulling your legs around in the begging on a low resistance setting helps the initial adjustment time to raising your heart rate. It is as easy as reading a book on an stationary bike. Only more comfortable. And you can read a book.
472900
It is on side panel, I believe the right side panel where foot pedal is. Also make sure power button is off. FYI: I hope you have better luck with yours than I did with mine. I wrote a not so nice review. Mine lasted barely 3 months.
1312020
The pedals are not fixed directly to the crank, these are on sliders that glide freely. There is no manual adjustment required, the forward & backward lateral movement of the pedals will just conform to your stride.
2256902
The speed is controlled with a little dial (with speeds 1-10), which is on the side of the motor. I'm not sure about compatibility with a foot pedal. I just know nothing about that.
2234974
No, unless I have missed something which I don't think I have. The heart rate moniter is just that. There is a palm contact type built into the handle grips that ok for a quick check or when you are using the lower handles ( which I rarely do)It comes with a wireless chest strap that has a readout on the screen but is not interactive with the resistance programming.I really like the machine, there are four of us using it on a regular basis.
1659757
The pedals are not adjustable... But your feet are. I love this machine, but obviously it depends on what your needs are.
739518
Short answer, "No." Longer answer, that's really more a function of the pedal and how you've adjusted it, than of the cleats themselves. I bought some cheap Wellgo commuter pedals whiich I use with these cleats, and was generally pleased, but had a couple of unwanted releases at the default setting, I tightened the pedal one turn, and am quite satisfied with the release tension. Your mileage may vary, but it's the pedal, not the cleat, that will define the release characteristics.
875014
The heart rate monitor is not constant. You must apply your fingers to the contact spot
1556041
I put a speed sensor on the back wheel last winter for time on the trainer. It worked well! I have not tried it on the road so I can not speak to that. The heart monitor would read 0 on occasion if I sat up straight for too long.