Is this a magnetic resistance type bike?
790616
Hi, sorry i cannot answer your question properly because i returned it back so i never used it .
790617
Yes it does but this bike does not offer a greater range of resistance level at all. Very inaccurate it basically all feels the same from 1-10.
790618
yes, but the adjustment is not too accurate. it is more like one extreme or the other.
790619
Not to my knowledge. When I assembled the bike, there was a tension cord that I had to connect.
790620
Yes it is. I've been using this for awhile now and still working well. I'd say average weekly use 5-8 hours.
2172030
I'm using a cyclocross bike, but I'm guessing any kind of bike can be used. The resistance is generated magnetically that can be adjusted with a dial. You can also change resistance by changing gears on the bike.
1973377
It does, but I wouldn't buy this thing in any case. It is useless except as a bike stand, and you can get much cheaper bike stands. It simply has no resistance. Even my six year old daughter says it's easy, and I found it to be a joke. The magnets are very weak. It's "made in China junk". I wanted to get a fan drive bike stand but couldn't find one. Don't wast your money on this. Period.
1276519
I believe it uses manual screw resistance. It feels just like the branded "Spinning" bikes I used in spinning classes at the gym.
2172029
The resistance is produced by a magnetic mechanism in the unit. It's adjustable for resistance and built-in so there's nothing to calibrate, etc. If all else fails, just use your gears to increase the pedal resistance. I mounted it on a Brand-X (decent quality) bike purchased years ago at K-Mart. You do NOT have to change the rear axle.(they send you a replacement) Just bolt your bike into the stand and start exercising. Total elapsed time maybe 3 minutes once you get it unpacked and positioned. Very stable. .
668184
The Magnetic Trainer is better suited for more resistance...... Mountain Bikes.The Fluid Trainer is more suited for Road Bikes..............gives a authentic road feel
1963509
OEM = Original Equipment Manufactured. It means that Kawasaki makes it. No it is not magnetic. Get the handlebar bag too...it works well.
901340
The resistance level and type of ride are set electronically on the instrument panel. The flywheel resistance is magnetic and gets harder for hills and mountains. You set the resistance level at 1-5 for each programmed ride, ie "ride in the park", "rolling hills", Pike's peak" etc. I've had no problems, nice smooth bike.
1894243
Generally not. Possibly with some modification, but I don't see any good way to secure the magnets and sensors to that bike
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.
275061
This one isn't magnetic. The five quart Emeril brand pot I bought around the same time is magnetic.
2232580
It has a turn knob to increase or decrease resistance and I never noticed a fluctuation. I have made several 20 mile rides and have had no issues with the bike at all.
901342
It's electronic. I had two of these bikes and I had to send them both back as each one began to make knocking noises in the wheel. They cost too much to risk having them fail after their warranties ran out. Got a pedal exerciser from Amazon for around $60 and it works great.
1751239
Well, the theory of the device is that is uses a magnet on a spoke and a hall effect sensor on the frame of the bike. When the magnet passes the sensor, it causes a signal to be generated. The sensor is connected by a wire to this device. However, in order for the sensor to pick up the magnet, it needs to be close (less than an inch and preferably less than 1/2 an inch.) Also, the sensor is calibrated based on the size of the wheel and bike frame, so you will need to decide what frame size corresponds to an indoor bike.
354173
No this is a "spinning" bike and the pedals are directly hooked up to the flywheel. Nice unit for the money.
1612869
Hello Barbara,Yes you can pedal with resistance, either way. I am in a wheelchair and use mine everyday. Really it has worked out great for me.
1650427
It has a small flywheel with magnetic resistance. There is a bungee cord incorporated to retract the cord on the return stroke. The resistance is pretty smooth on all but the highest level. The resistance level is sufficient, it's cardio not a weight machine.