can resistance be adjusted. seems all 8 settings are about the same
1097659
The differencein tension is not detectable when biking with it....and all are easy. If you use it with your hands, you can detect a difference, but it's hardly worth 8 settings. My husband thinks he can tinker with it and I'll suggest the magnet idea below.
1097660
You can adjust the tension to a degree. If you take the cover off, you'll see the cable that is adjustable. Gon' take it in too much, or the "shoe" that has the magnet on it will rub against the flywheel. I also put some small, round, hobby magnets on the original one to increase it even more, since as tou use it, you get stronger and even the increased resistance seems to be not enough. Hope this helps.
1097661
The resistance settings do not work very well. I stopped trying to use them after the first week. But for the price and my specific needs it is still a great value.
1097662
no it seems the machine doesn't work in that sense, at least not for me. They lied about that. I haven't used it since a week after I got it because it's too easy and can not be adjusted. I would not recormend buying this machine...
1097663
We found the same issue and my husband bought some stronger magnets and added them. We did not want to go to the hassell of returning the product and trying another. So we modified this one. It works well now and has much more resistance and variability
1120099
Yes, the settings are easily adjustable to any strength you prefer. It's really easy to figure out this machine. You can use setting one and with the push of a button you can change it to a higher strength. :)
901340
The resistance level and type of ride are set electronically on the instrument panel. The flywheel resistance is magnetic and gets harder for hills and mountains. You set the resistance level at 1-5 for each programmed ride, ie "ride in the park", "rolling hills", Pike's peak" etc. I've had no problems, nice smooth bike.
1756459
Re. adjustable tension. With the programs available, you could choose a screen course with 'mountains' or 'hills' and I think that would give you the resistance you want. I'm 78, my husband is 83 and we just use the basic more level-ground program. It's a fine machine.
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.
411788
The resistance is adjustable, yes; however, both the arm and leg resistance are increased/decreased at the same time. There is no ability to adjust either the arms or legs separately.
1510072
It has a knob that you turn for resistance right gives it more resistance and left gives it less
1731537
Mine seems to have similar resistance so it might just be your unit.FYI I reprogramed the horizontal scroll to do forward and backand find this more intuitive. HTH
972164
not specifically, but maybe you could adjust accordingly by experimentation with settings
1816749
In my opinion, it could use more resistance at the higher settings, I do break a sweat around the 15-20 minute mark, but tend to stay on the bike longer than that to try and get a good workout in, usually 25-30 minutes. Settings 1-4 to me are barely noticeable in resistance. If the resistance was an even climb throughout the adjustment range, it would of been perfect.
1558347
Did anyone ever figure out why the resistance and computer resets? I cannot get the resistance up at all.
1284155
There is no real tension adjustment on the rower. Resistance is dictated by the amount of water in the unit... the more water, the greater the resistance. There are marks on the side of the water vessel to provide level recommendations. I've found that if the water level is near the top two marks you get a good workout. Hope this helps.
916947
I wish I could help you. Can you tell me why I've never been able to set any resistance? I don't think the resistance function works and this may be related to problems with the screen.
2242860
Yes, there are eight prsetting on speed and you can go up or down with a single touch. I don't change the incline much, but I believe I remember setting the incline in the same manner.
357547
Yes, you can change the resistance. The resistance bands come in different weights (I believe it starts at 2.5 lbs and each band is graded from Level 4 to Level 9. Each level represents an increase in resistance of approximately 2.5 pounds compared to the previous level. Level 5 is standard equipment that came with my chair. I purchased the other levels all in one package). I love this chair! It has helped tremendously with my flexibility and stretching. I am not stiff all the time like I used to be (especially after sitting for long periods of time at work). I actually take a band to work with me and use my feet to hold it down. I work alone on third shift as a helpdesk rep. I highly recommend this chair!
1899481
There are a number of ways to adjust. I had the best luck searching some YouTube videos. Good luck.
1797291
I'm not sure what the weight limit is, however there are 8 levels of resistance adjustments.