How do I adjust the resistance motor on the Pro-Form 6.0 ES? The pedals are difficult to push.
166455
I didn't do anything to adjust it. Call Proform Customer Care and they will help you 1-888-533-1333 They sent me a part that was broken free.
645299
You could probably adjust and find a way to make it work if you need to do this. I personally never use my left foot in this manner, but I am sure you will be able to work it out. It's a great pedal, you just need to get used to the feel of it, as it doesn't feel like a normal pedal, at first it feels strange that you don't even notice pressing it down, but after a few days it felt great for me! I love this pedal!
2074029
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.
2161657
Your stationary probably has a 1/2" spindle as opposed to the standard 9/16". Just go to a big box store and buy some cheap universal pedals for $10 (something like bell or Schwinn). They will come with a spindle adapter you can use.
800167
There's definitely a way to do it; I had the same problem initially. If memory serves, there's a little lever or something that you need to push/pull before you can adjust it. Pretty sure it was detailed in the instructions that came with mine.
639820
no. You cannot adjust the resistance; however, the DVD tells you to take small steps, not to press down all the way. As you get stronger, you can take large steps and press down harder.
784185
It is fairly simple. Once you select the program type, then you can increase or decrease the resistance with the same buttons. I personally only use the first program which is a flat run. So I am not sure if you can adjust resistance on the other programs they have. Hope that helps
491774
The higher the resistance, the more likely it is to move but movement should be minimized if you use it correctly by pedaling up and down instead of forward. Mine is located under my office desk in a location where it rests against the back side of the desk, so it has no forward movement. I had no issues at all with lifting, twisting, or lateral movement. It is heavy. Some of my coworkers settled for the $30 models. They move around a lot, get really hot, and the resistance cranks do not hold the resistance. You get what you pay for.
1298334
The same thing happened to us! Fisher-Price is sending us a new pedal, however, I'm not hopeful this will solve the problem. My husband is a quality engineer and after a careful examination it appears to be a design flaw that allows the threads to strip very easily. We are also on the list to receive a new one when they arrive at our local Wal-Mart..in March! We're hoping the newly manufactured Smart Cycles have been corrected. Good luck!
1336026
If you adjust the tension knob down it will be easier. If still too hard, I loosened the strap on the front wheel. That helped more. It will move freely and go as fast as you make it.
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.
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.
2163498
absolutely, you can crank up the resistance to the point where you can barely move the pedal. I don't know why you would want to train that way. But you can do it.
274032
The "resistance setting" is technically infinitely variable ie As you adjust the Adjustment Screw it increases or decreases the amount of squeeze that the resistance break applies to the rotary shaft of the pedals. As such, the longer you use it, the hotter it gets due to friction. As you use it,you may have to loosen the Adj. screw to maintain the same resistance (as dictated by my husband *grin*)
1766085
Probably depending on your wheel size. Resistance wheel is adjustable. Might want to check w/ the company for specifics. Ya, don't stand up on the pedals. Same thing happened (fell over). Also, I took off the wind resistance wheel on the right side. Very noisy. Otherwise a great product.
2011294
No Idea but Saitek doesn't support it, requirements are here: http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/pedals.html
714359
The motor adds a minor resistance. The biggest contribution to the difficulty is the additional 30+ lbs. of weight. I don't feel its 4x harder to peddle on level surfaces and it coasts just fine. The biggest challenge is pedaling uphill but, that's the whole reason why I purchased an eBike.