how do you tighten the tension to make it pedal harder
1283375
Aside from turning the dial up to a higher number, I'm not sure how to increase the tension
474681
you dont adjust the resistance on the cycleops. By shifting gears on your bike you adjust your resistance.
1446244
T. Yuan was right- I'm surprised anyone is using the bike like this or just stuffing stuff in there to make it tighter! that's pretty dangerous.... use the wrench that came with it, or your own wrench to tighten it and make the opening tighter once it's on the pole.
528267
The spring on the pedal is too hard to press unless you screw the thing to the floor. This is not the one for you.
2110736
Get a screwdriver and really get in there, it'll tighten! Just took a lil more than a few twists.
1551935
on right side just in front of motor turn knob counter clockwise to loosen tension on pulleys. put belt in proper place for speed desired, push motor to tighten belt while tightening the knob.
608112
There is a tension adjustment in the top, under a plastic cover. You will need a small wrench to tighten this until the station stays where you position it.
1578356
Make sure it is plugged in. start pedaling. push the button on the lower left to begin a new workout. if you are continuing a previous ride then push the button on the top left.If you want more tension push the button on the right marked up or down- next to the tension display - until you reach the one you are comfortable with. You can also set it up specifically for which kind of workout you want to do. Its an awesome bike. Very quiet.
1175936
loosen knob on the shaft and spread the three legs out and then re tighten the knob.
462555
I apologize for the delay in responding. My tension knob works just fine by turning it to tighten or to loosen. Maybe a defective pedal exerciser was shipped to you. I'd ask for a replacement!! Good LUCK!!
2242330
I do that, often. I have the chain as tight as it can be. Not much adjustment there. Thanks
1827743
There is no adjustment. There is a statement on the box that claims "smooth magnetic resistance" and as I understand it, the resistance is supposed to increase as you pedal faster, but I can't tell if anything is happening or not. All I can say is that when I'm pedaling, there is enough resistance for me to feel like I'm working hard, but I'm not a serious athlete. If manual adjustable resistance is important to you, this gadget won't satisfy you.
1534550
You don't need clips, these pedals don't use them. Just use regular shoes, the toe fits into the plastic piece in front and then use the straps to adjust tension. Recommend adjusting tension off the bike, not while riding.
1195380
I am having this same issue. I just put the bike together (I believe correctly), but when I try to cycle the pedals they have so much resistance I cannot move them. Did you ever figure out how to fix this?
2054633
Adjust tension with a screwdriver by turning the tensioning peg screw clockwise or counterclockwise to achieve proper tension.The correct tension is achieved when the chain in the middle of the bar can only be lifted by approximately 3-4 mm
408115
Tighten your upper tension. Also, make sure you hold your bobbin with your finger when you are threading it. You should feel a kind of catch then it is in the right place. Lastly, made sure your needle is in correctly and tight, sometimes the vibration of the machine will loosen the needle.
1474346
Exactly what "ROOK" said. It will self-tighten as you pedal. Hand tight is sufficient for new installation.