Does anyone know if the Smart Release feature can be disabled? Is it even noticeable? I've read a enough reviews mentioning slipping. Thanks.
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Not sure if it can be released, but have not had issues with it. Side note, I bought the AC Performance Plus, a little more expensive but overall a much better bike. Suggest you spend the extra money since you are spending as much on this bike already. It is noticeably a higher quality bike I have found.
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Yes, you can adjust the smart release and even disable it with a screwdriver in a few seconds. Search youtube for videos on how to do it. The AC Performance Plus is not higher quality, it is the same bike with an aluminum frame, no smart release, and finer adjustments on the seat and handlebars.
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I love this bike! Its great. I haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. The release button is for sprints when you want to immediately slow down. Mine doesn't slip at all. This bike is awesome.
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John- Their software updates helped, so the newer units aren't too bad compared to the first generation. I'm still looking forward to the next round of software upgrades though!
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In case you are still wondering: In transitioning from the Zen to the Zen MX they removed the slider switch that used to turn on/off and lock the player. Now you press the play/pause button for several seconds to turn it off and on, and the default for the shortcut button is lock (I never used the shortcut button in the original anyway).
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There is a release button on the bottom of the unit. It took me awhile to figure it out too. How do you like yours so far?
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Boris...I found your comments helpful. I got the 8GB Zen about a month ago. I really like it. My biggest qualm is the SD card. I find that the player freezes very often when I play from the SD card...especially when I play video. I've had no such issues when playing off the internal memory. I got a generic SD card brand. I noticed that the product page on the creative web site has a compatible list of memory cards... should i stick to them to minimize the 'freezing' incidents ? I am interested to know what brand you are using. thanks in advance.
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The only way to disable it is to have it on the off position.. hope that helps
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Is it possible that they used to have this awesome and obvious amazing feature, and discontinued it in the newer model? When I walk at an adult's pace now, my toddlers little legs have to work like crazy to stay on the pedals. But we used to have one almost identical (the handle bars didn't join in the middle) that would click but let the kid rest her feet on the pedals without moving...
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Sarah - As I may have noted, for some reason I have never been able to get the pull down mechanism to work properly, though I have a friend who bought them on my recommendation and he doesn't have that problem. The release function may be sensitive to the relative height of the two mounting brackets, I'm not sure. So make sure they're even (mine are installed in an A ceiling, so making them level with each other would have taken more effort than I had any reason at the time to believe is necessary). At any rate, I added a little string to the release mechanism, so I hold the release open with the string with one hand while I release the bikes down sliding the rope through the other hand. It's not super convenient, but it works fine. Pulling them up is no problem. The movement is quite smooth, you just have to pull or release the rope smoothly. Hope this helps.
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Hello everyone,Once you all receive your sets, please report the firmware (S/W version) that comes with the set out of the box.I heard "2009 S/W" fixes the crop circle issue completely and that this was cause of delay with the stock.
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It is supposed to release automatically. When it starts hanging on, you might as well toss it.
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Had mine for years, and have never seen an update feature in it. It doesn't auto update either. Its a fun little gadget, but kinda cheap. You get what you pay for.
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I like it very much. If you have any questions about it, just let me know. The do post firmware upgrades frequently. I had upgraded to the latest, but had to roll back as there was a bug in that update where it quit playing my protected wma files. I put an issue in their bug tracker and they said they'd resolve the issue soon. But I really haven't found the need to upgrade the firmware anyway.
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does anyone know when the release date is for Amazon? other small dinky stores are already selling it but I'd feel a lot safer if it came directly from Amazon. Thanks in advance.
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from my use it does not move at all when off----no slipping. not sure if it has a break? Works good.
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I noticed it a couple times but i had the opposite problem on the Airbender 2.0 where the case does not close. If you're carrying this in your hand a lot, I'd prefer to have to fidget with the release than have it flopping everytime I move.
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Me again, trying to reply to the question on my phone and hit sent prematurely. Anyway I suggest buying the "flex lock" since you can set it to auto lock or stay unlock with the interior switch. Also, this particular handle design is the best for accessibility (for disabilities)
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OMG I have this exact same problem. I thought it was something I did "wrong".Yes I keep tripping over it and it has become a hazard, such as when carrying hot liquids for example.And annoying to boot.