Can someone tell me a bit about the resistance ? Can you adjust it?
1827743
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.
1827744
Honestly, the only resistance on this one is from changing to a higher gear on your bike. This is a great entry level trainer for people like me but for a real workout for someone already fit, I would suggest looking elsewhere.
1152748
On resistance level 1, there is no resistance. It is VERY easy to pedal. For a moderate workout I would suggest a level 6 resistance with 100+ rpm.
1237725
i used it and it didn't work..i used all resistance and didn't see no improvement,,don't buy it,,
2143415
I've had this product for a few weeks now and have used it maybe 10 times. I like everything on it so far except for the adjustable resistance. I honestly can't tell the difference between level 1 from level 7. This doesn't affect my workouts since I just switch my bike's gears to change the resistance level. The resistance control is just an unnecessary piece that gets in the way in my opinion.
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.
2284604
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.
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!
1510604
The resistance ranges from very light to fairly heavy. I find that at any given setting, the resistance is very smooth and constant throughout the full range of motion.
274030
I don't notice a great difference in the resistance levels but then that's not why I bought it. I'm recovering from knee replacement surgery and use it to improve my range of motion which it seems to do. Hope it helps you!
1073478
You can adjust the resistance by the amount of water that you add. There isn't a switch or lever, just the water level which can be adjusted. There's a mark on the tank above which you don't want to add any more water (maximum resistance, I suppose) but you can certainly add less.Also the faster you row, the more resistance you create.
692702
Unless you bought the model with Resistance pistons you cant adjust the resistance.
916946
My guess is the resistance changes depending on what program she has it set for. The profile for the program selected shows by the length of the bar when the resistance will increase or decrease. There is one program that stays at the same level 1 the entire time if that is what Happy Grandma wants to do. I suggest she call Schwinn at 1-800-628-8458. I have called them on a couple of occasions and find them to be very friendly and helpful. Same suggestion for Lucia Lamprey.
1558347
Did anyone ever figure out why the resistance and computer resets? I cannot get the resistance up at all.
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.
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.
788559
It is a screw type adjustment, so you can really set it to any resistance you want from almost none to I have jump on the pedal to make it move.
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.