is the resistance magnet or strap? which is better?
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The Sole SB700 does not use magnetic or a strap resistance. It's more like the brake pads on your car, smooth and quiet. This bike is a quality piece of equipment with an excellent warranty. Your spin bikes at the gym will have the brake pad resistance. Magnetic resistance is frictionless, but is usually in the upright exercise bikes that can change resistance automatically.
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Is has a knob you adjust for resistance. (There is not a strap on the bike.)It is a great bike; super solid & heavy duty, but it is heavy.
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I have tried both and I like the Sole Fitness more. The magnet based bikes stop at a lower resistance, at least to me. The one issue I have with the Sole is that the right pedal is making a lot of noise. I think something is wrong with the threads as I have had to tighten it several times.
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IMHO, the soft straps are more comfortable but they have their drawbacks. With the soft strap, the sending unit needs to snap onto the strap. The ability to remove the sending unit is convenient for comfort and washing, but over time, the rubber seals on the snaps wear out. Once this happens, sweat can get on the snaps and cause the HR monitor to stop sending a signal to your ANT+ device. This is not a problem with the plastic strap as there are no snaps for sweat to penetrate.
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No it does not have the magnetic strap, that is the only thing i was disappointed in.And IF there was a magnet, it would indeed affect the iphone.
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I gave it as a gift, but if my memory serves me correctly, the strap just slides through a loop, but no magnet. It seemed to work well to keep the flap closed.
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Yes, the gravity straps allow you to do exercises that are different than resistance tubes because they can hold your body weight. For example you can do a modified push up using the gravity straps, I have both the gravity straps and resistance tubes and I like them both. In a way the combination of the two allows you to do almost any type of exercise you could do in a gym with much less money invested. Look at YouTube for some videos on gravity straps or look at TRX exercises as those are the name brand version...
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If you have never used a resistance band or resistance cable... for me the best kind to use are the tube designed ones with handles. It really comes in handy when you are rowing. I have used the type of resistance band that does not have a handle and it can be a bit difficult when wrapping the band around your feet to row (the kind with the handles come in handy). The resistance level is your choice. I will just say that it will be important to have a starting point, but if you stick with this exercise and diet program... by the end of the week you will be able to use heavier weights and resistance bands too! My first week I lost 6.5 lbs! I am thrilled thus far with my results. I hope this information helps you!
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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.
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Elastic strap. I think it has a magnet switch it on but it does not keep it closed.
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I've been using this for a while and it's an excellent device. As any strap, it can be made shorter or larger by pulling one of the ends; it's hard to explain in writing but any person who has one in your gym should be able to show it to you. Good luck!Ronald/Paraguay
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Sorry, I don't know. I bought the strap for my ipad mini case so I can hold it securely while using it on the street. It worked for me perfectly.
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It close with a magnet . The elastic strap is also close with extra security. It works both ways. I like to place the heavy side on top just to have a better closure. Either way will work just fine. Thats just me. Ihope this willhelp.
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both velcro and snap. they are the same strap, neither or both. fairly easy to unsnap, I do it with my thumb every time.
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I have been using it. I wouldn't say it's better, or worse, different strengths. Ideally, a combination of both would be available, or better yet a modification that can be added to the women's strap.
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Hi Bonnie, There is a magnet on the front case to hold the strap on. The magnet is just strong enough to hold the strap and not create any magnetic interference or damage to the phone. Hope that helps. Kind Regards, Angie/ECO-FUSED
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I have had the opposite experience as Beth. The magnets are so strong, it doesn't budge at all. It locks right down on my shorts or pants! I can't imagine using anything else. I carry my phone and credit cards, and have NEVER had an issue at all!
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It depends, the heavy one could work for you, I used to put 110 lbs resistance in the abductor machine and I feel great with this bands. But maybe you are looking for something more challenging, if it so go for the x-heavy and xx-heavy set :)
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I have an Exerpeutic recumbent bike with motorized magnetic settings. And I wish I didn't. The mechanism is fubar'd, they are telling me to ship the entire bike back (100 lbs) at my expense, so the warranty is essentially useless. Instead, I have removed the covers and use a wrench to manually turn a cable nut to change the resistance. I wish I had bought something with a simple, manual dial like the MagneTrainer (which is what brought me to this web page where I read your question).