The product description states that there is a resistance controller for 7 levels of resistance. I've placed the bike on but I don't see any controller.
909439
The instructions address this:"The adjusting knob... can be used to snug tire in place. Use just enough pressure to prevent tire slippage. Do not over tighten.... The magnetic resister is designed to give more resistance as you increase speed.
909440
I think that the harder you press the black rolling part on the back to the wheel, the more resistance there is. I wouldn't number it but you can determine the reassurance that way. The more it presses on the back wheel, the harder it gets.
790617
Yes it does but this bike does not offer a greater range of resistance level at all. Very inaccurate it basically all feels the same from 1-10.
1418318
I road bike and found the resistance to be plenty. Eight should be plenty, it feels like going up a really steep hill.
2232577
Quite a lot of resistance and it's controlled by a knob- rotate for more or less resistance. This bike is a real work out bike.
1185326
This uses an AC adapter that comes out at the bottom front of the bike. There are no batteries and it will not save any information for you such as times, weight, or target heart rate. Also, I should note to a potential buyer I have had lot of problems with the internal wiring coming lose while I was exercising. I would have a high resistance set, the wires would wiggle lose and it would reset to zero resistance sending my feet flying. Also, my times and calorie count would be lost. I've left the display panel hanging off and added electrical tape to the wire to keep it from coming lose.
150584
Yes it does. It has its on shifter for resistance. Also I use my bike's gears for increased resistance. This is a very good trainer, very well built.
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.
2258184
No, you have to get off your bike and turn a knob by the back tire to change your resistance. I set my resistance as hard as it will go and use my gears on my bike to switch things up while riding.
497766
There is mechanical resistance too. A switch with various levels is mounted to the handle bar and controls resistance via cable with the unit.
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?
1578358
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.
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
2090390
Yes I think so. It has 8 levels in total which I believe has enough resistance. But the problem is higher levels may damage the bike rapidly. I started at level 7, but it generates a lot noise at that level and after a couple of weeks it becomes loose. After 2 months I had to switch to level 6 because level 7 becomes too loose. Then after 1 month everything broke. If you want to use it often I don't suggest you buy it. It breaks easily.
1152750
Yes. You can adjust the resistance manually or you can choose a pre-set program. Every workout session begins with the pedals at zero resistance.
1797291
I'm not sure what the weight limit is, however there are 8 levels of resistance adjustments.
950918
Yes, you can, resistance changes as you change gears. Be sure to order a block for the front tire so that the bike is level. If you don't the bike will slant down in the front.
412642
A full size bike is far superior when it comes to resistance! However, this one can be taken to work and slid under a desk. As far as results, I don't have evidence either way.