question about the resistance: i just finished putting the machine together and i love it but is it suppose to feel tough even on level 1?
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Sure. The Schwinn-Nautilus number is (800) 628-8458. Be warned that this took a month and a half to resolve (i.e. they sent a new motor, tech didn't show up, had me try to fix it myself, etc.). Hopefully you have better, speedier luck!
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Not difficult at all. My husband put the machine together in fairly short amount of time. The motor is heavy,so be sure you place the machine where you want it, since its difficult to move. I made that mistake.
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Hi, I live in a one story home...but I do the tread climber at 4 am and no one in my house has complained about the noise. We put foam puzzle mats under it so that it would not damage the floor so this may be helping too. Note: we keep our house pretty cool about 63 degrees. It takes the shocks a few minutes to warm up so it is a little bit clunky at first. Also this thing has wheels but is extremely heavy once it is put together so moving it up and downstairs if you move will take two grown strong men. But this is not a bad thing because it feels sturdy when supporting the weight of my 300 lb husband, some machine we have had in the past feel flimsy.
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Hi Laura, I just put it on the lowest tension setting, and I feel like the wheel is sliding partly from momentum (so it's easy)...however, the wheel inside is kind of heavy so starting it going might take a little strength...not a lot...but I don't know how weak your mother is. Also, keep in mind that the machine itself is very heavy, and I doubt you mom would be able to move it around the house. The $40 machine I got from Dick's Sporting goods has little tension, but is also unpleasant to pedal because it gets 'stuck' at the top and bottom of the cycle. I would recommend asking someone who wrote a review about giving it to an elderly parent...I think that would give you a better view of the Magnetrainer's usefulness in the situation than my conjecture. Best, Dmitry
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I have had no problem with the resistence at level 1, or any other level. I am 100% satisfied with the RC-30.
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You can not tell what the resistance is. You just control by turning a knob to make it harder to pedal. It is very noisy. I am not happy with it at all.
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Honestly, I haven't programmed it but you can easily set the resistance levels, I'm up to the 4th level now, I move it up when I feel it gets too easy.
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I'm right around 275 lbs myself and we've had the treadmill for several months with no signs of failure. HOWEVER, if you walk on this treadmill at that weight you WILL notice that the motor struggles with EVERY footstep. Running/jogging you won't notice the issue as much but it's really annoying to have the belt jerk with every step when walking. The device also creaks a lot when I use it and just generally doesn't /feel/ safe even if it is; it's to the point that I avoid using it. Would highly recommend a stronger model for someone at the 260lb+ weight range. For reference, we have the device on a mat on top of carpet in our basement which may affect your experience. I'm right around 275 lbs myself and we've had the treadmill for several months with no signs of failure. HOWEVER, if you walk on this treadmill at that weight you WILL notice that the motor struggles with EVERY footstep. Running/jogging you won't notice the issue as much but it's really annoying to have the belt jerk with every step when walking. The device also creaks a lot when I use it and just generally doesn't /feel/ safe even if it is; it's to the point that I avoid using it. Would highly recommend a stronger model for someone at the 260lb+ weight range. For reference, we have the... » Read More I'm right around 275 lbs myself and we've had the treadmill for several months with no signs of failure. HOWEVER, if you walk on this treadmill at that weight you WILL notice that the motor struggles with EVERY footstep. Running/jogging you won't notice the issue as much but it's really annoying to have the belt jerk with every step when walking. The device also creaks a lot when I use it and just generally doesn't /feel/ safe even if it is; it's to the point that I avoid using it. Would highly recommend a stronger model for someone at the 260lb+ weight range. For reference, we have the device on a mat on top of carpet in our basement which may affect your experience. « Show Less
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I would recommend this machine because you can adjust the resistance to as low as 5 lbs per side. This unit has very few moving parts and it is safe to use alone without the risk of anything trapping the user if you become fatigued.
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Depending on your cycling ability, yes it does. I don't notice the resistance until I have it all the way up and I'm cycling pretty hard.
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I love the machine, but I agree, there doesn't seem to be a way to alter resistance, except in the way you pull against it, and i might be imagining that.
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I know for each line on the screen there are multiple steps of resistance. So even when the machine reads as one line there might still be some tension placed on the wheel. Try lowering the resistance some more, but if that doesn't work I am not sure what the issue is
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Mine was a little stiff at first too. Once I got over my fear of breaking the tv, I (alone) was able to figure out how to retract it with out any problems. If it really takes you 2 people to retract it, something might be wrong.
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I wish there was a little more resistance in the pedal up and down movement. The unit is light weight, and made of plastic, but I've given it a lot of pounding without any trouble. And dropped it a couple of times.
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The lowest setting of 1 has almost no resistance. I start on 5 and move to 10 which has a lot of resistance. I am 48 with average strength and conditioning.
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I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really... » Read More I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. « Show Less
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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.