Is it necessary to install the speed magnet? I ride a recumbent (Lightning Phantom) and the wheels are not near the pedals.
789525
if you use this model you will need to instal the sensor + the magnet, i would recomend you to use the new garmin sensor Garmin Bike Cadence Sensor cause it doesnt need the magnet (its a gyroscope)
789526
if you use this model you will need to instal the sensor + the magnet, i would recomend you to use the new garmin sensor http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-12102-00-Bike-Cadence-Sensor/dp/B00JLMRXCQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1404416677&sr=8-4&keywords=cadence+sensor+garmin cause it doesnt need the magnet (its a gyroscope)
2064867
The small magnet which passes by the fixed sensor is designed to attach to a spoke on the wheel. This could be a problem unless your spinning bike has spokes which most do not.
1226744
You can do the cadence, but unless you install the speed sensor on the back wheel, you would not have speed. And I don't know if you can do that since your cadence magnet may interfere with your speed magnet
901341
The adjustments are automatic from the rider's point of view. Internally, in the front of the cycle, hidden beneath the plastic casing, is a large metal flywheel attached to the pedals. Surrounding the flywheel is a metal arc that holds a series of magnets. The closer this arc comes to the flywheel, the more magnetic "pull" you have to work against - and therefore, the harder you have to pedal. Internally, in a part of the cycle you never see unless it breaks (like ours did after 4 years of hard, every day use), is a steel cable that pulls the magnets away from the flywheel making it easier to pedal, or lets the magnets drop closer, making it harder. But again - from your point of view, the system is automatic. You can set a fixed resistance, or you can select a terrain with varying up and down "hills" of resistance. Even though little magnetic gnomes are busy inside the cycle doing physics, you don't have to think about them. Hope this helps.
2015840
That is correct. Both new pedals take some patience. I found the best approach to install the accelerator pedal was to un-mount the accelerator from the vehicle (there are just a few nuts that hold the assembly to the firewall). BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP THE NUTS BEHIND THE CARPET. Then, it is much easier to slide the new pedal on. The brake pedal takes a lot of patience and a small pick helps a lot. Ultimately, they are worth the effort as the vehicle looks much nicer with them installed.
210359
you should tilt the part on the fork closer to the magnet I did that then while riding with a friend to clock the miles I move the magnet in little bits up and down till we got close on the miles
2256902
The speed is controlled with a little dial (with speeds 1-10), which is on the side of the motor. I'm not sure about compatibility with a foot pedal. I just know nothing about that.
910007
I have tried both and I like the Sole Fitness more. The magnet based bikes stop at a lower resistance, at least to me. The one issue I have with the Sole is that the right pedal is making a lot of noise. I think something is wrong with the threads as I have had to tighten it several times.
984262
I've had no problems. The foot pedals are a little bigger than my recumbent bike. I really like that. In fact I haven't found anything I don't like about the bike.
1787508
It will depend on your spin bike. This device is based on 2 pieces of magnets. One is secured to the wheel and the other to the fork. As the wheel rotates, the magnet on the wheel passes the magnet on the fork on each rotation. The magnet on the fork is connected to the computer which counts the rotations and thus able to compute speed, etc. For this to work, the instructions says the 2 magnets must come within 1 mm of each other without touching. On a normal bike, you would install one of the magnet on the tire spokes and would be able to find a location on the fork and spokes to achieve that 1 mm gap. You would need to look at your spin bike to see if you would be able to secure the magnets with a 1 mm gap when passing.
324684
nope, no place to add pedals. My son, who is 3, learned to balance very quickly on this. much better option than training wheels, although more expensive.
889513
There is a T handle screw on the pedal housing. Tighten it and it increases the pressure required to turn the pedals. I also put several 10 lb dumbbells on the leg bar away from where you are sitting, to keep the unit from moving across the floor, as you will be seated and it will want to move away from you especially on a tiled or wooden flooring.
748949
the wheels need a spot to mount a magnet or maybe on the rotor? It doesn't have to have a battey but it will help. Idont know what the smallest wheel that can be programed but that is obtained by measuring the circumfrance of the wheel
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After checking and rechecking that all my installation was to the specification on the directions, I still had nothing on the computer. As others have stated, the magnet has to be almost touching the speed sensor. If you roll the wheel and place the mounted magnet beside the sensor and slightly rock the wheel back/forth, you should be able to hear a slight click as the magnet passes back and forth. This will give you a check these 2 items are working. As a last result, I took the computer off, flipped it over and did a full initialization (see step one on the instructions) and started again. This time everything worked perfectly. Hope this helps. After checking and rechecking that all my installation was to the specification on the directions, I still had nothing on the computer. As others have stated, the magnet has to be almost touching the speed sensor. If you roll the wheel and place the mounted magnet beside the sensor and slightly rock the wheel back/forth, you should be able to hear a slight click as the magnet passes back and forth. This will give you a check these 2 items are working. As a last result, I took the computer off, flipped it over and did a full initialization (see step one on the instructions) and started... » Read More After checking and rechecking that all my installation was to the specification on the directions, I still had nothing on the computer. As others have stated, the magnet has to be almost touching the speed sensor. If you roll the wheel and place the mounted magnet beside the sensor and slightly rock the wheel back/forth, you should be able to hear a slight click as the magnet passes back and forth. This will give you a check these 2 items are working. As a last result, I took the computer off, flipped it over and did a full initialization (see step one on the instructions) and started again. This time everything worked perfectly. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The magnets should come with the sensor. If not Garmin or Bontrager have sets. The cadence magnet on the crank arm, Bontrager has a nice one if you don't mind pulling the pedal and the wheel magnet for the speed half of the sensor either is fine. Be aware that the Bontrager does have a face side that needs to be pointed at the sensor. Pat close attention to the gaps, the closer the better.
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I ordered mine knowing it was a great deal on the box with a grid and the speedring. That being said, I had a pretty good feeling that the little "goose-neck" stand mount would prove inferior. Boy, was I right. I'll have to post a shot of what I did to mount it. Worked out beautifully in the end. I ended up using "U-bolts" from the hardware store and strapped them around the base to a big bolt flipped upside down. The rest went together no problem... the poles go in the pockets and then into the holes in the speed ring. The speed ring swivels; it snaps into place when you pull up the knob on the black ring. I'll post more later... saw your question and wanted to reply asap. Off to a shoot.... but if you try to support the whole thing with what it comes with, it is never going to happen in my opinion. There is FAR too much weight even before yo attach a flash.
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There is a sensor, the magnetic ring attaches to the pedal crank and the pick up ring attaches to the pedal hub. It does require removing one of the pedal cranks which does require a special tool. I bought that tool at a local bike shop for $12. When everything is working the pedal assist can tell when your pedaling and it uses the motor to assist, making pedaling easier. It's a weird feeling at first, it feels like the bike is pulling away from you, but I got used to it quickly. The motor will stop pulling as soon as you touch either of the included brakes. You can use the pedal assist instead of the throttle but I prefer the thumb throttle. That's just my opinion though.