Why can't you just use the gears on your bicycle for resistance?
1301639
As you shift gears on your bike you do get more resistance. However, the trainer magnetic resistance shifter gives you the ability to add even more resistance. As you first start to use the trainer use the lowest setting. As you build strength and stamina you may want to increase the resistance over time. Or you can use it to simulate the drag of going up hill. I use it with a handcycle and I like the resistance option. My handcycle has 24" wheels and I needed this adapter to make it work.
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.
1301641
You can, but you need to place resistance on the tire and wheel to add rolling resistance. Otherwise you are just free spinning. The higher the gearing, the less the amount of rotation (cadence) and the less exercise you end up getting
1796000
The control should be attached to the handlebars, then you can adjust the resistance as you pedal.
70129
There is resistance, but it's mostly from the gears you use. So not as much as stationary trainer, but it's a lot more lively workout.
830335
Yes,you can pedal backwards. There's also resistance as you pedal backwards
1849315
No the resistance and monitor do not work when pedaling backwards. You can still pedal backwards but with no resistance possible.
1799971
I suppose it is possible that some were made with plastic gears and some were metal. The one I got when ordered from Amazon has plastic gears. I havent found this to be a problem. No need to force the gears. When the resistance makes it hard to turn, I have found that that is a good indication that the batch is done. If you force it, the gears will probably break...so don't force it.
651337
no actual option such as resistance knob or any other manual device. You can make it harder by leaning forward or backward, but then the true resistance is on your arms not your legs,and it becomes very uncomfortable.
1516409
Depends, IF used in conjunction with the pedals, answer is no. Resistance adjustment would apply only to the pedaling, while the handles are more or less free flowing. IF the handles are used only, resistance is in the handles. From what I have read, and experienced, this unit is pretty reliable and functional for the price.
1324038
Same problem here - I love the problem with your bike comment...mor pressure on the tire is not the solution. Every other Mag trainer I have seen has a resistance adjustment. Basically on the highest gear it is just getting enough resistance, and then the rear wheel is moving the equivalent of 30+ MPH... will return.
2272929
Very. It's just a matter of adjusting the large screws to make sure the rear wheel is secured into position. The "switch" that you use to adjust the level of resistance is attached to a long cable so that you can attach it to your handlebars. Just make sure the cable is out of the way while you're peddling. We usually wrap the cable around the frame once or twice and that works just fine.
2266051
I suppose you could do that but it would defeat the purpose of the product. I wouldn't recommend this product anyway, because you can't change the tension of the pedals. Fork out some dough and get yourself a real stepper.
2232578
Resistance is controlled by the red knob located above the wheel, it is adjustable to your preference. Once adjusted it remains consistent.
1976997
There's several ways actually. (1)The "trainer" comes w/ a cable that atatches to the handlebarof your bike that has 3? settings & it controls magnets in the round cylinder that your back tire rests on.(2) you can use you gears on your bike.(3) There is a screw that you can hand tighten at the bottom of that cylinder that raises or lowers the cylinder that your tire rests on- you can make it tight against the tire to add more resistance. If you're asking how the magnets work ...I'm not sure. Hope that helps
2158158
The force required to pedal the bike is fixed, as the gears are fixed. There is no way to alter that, i.e., changing gears. I had my boy learn how to stand up and apply his weight to pedaling; that's the ticket!
55799
Yes as you change the gears the resistance changes and if you work your way thru the gears you can tighten the bolt in the back and start again. Good luck to you!
2232579
By turing the red knob you add resistance on the flywheel. The resistance remains consistant during the workout.
250839
Yes, Laura. The unit has a wide range. At the lowest level, there is just about zero resistance and it is very easy to pedal. The adjustments increments are small, so she resistance can be added just a little bit at at time -- if that is desired.