Did anyone else have trouble with the pedal assembly? I can't get the bolts to go through enough to secure and I'm pretty strong.
784598
I did have some trouble. take it out and try again. Sometimes it's may not be aligned correctly
1219700
I noticed one of the bolts became a little bit loose after a particularly strenuous work out. I removed all of the bolts, used a little Loctite and put the bolts back in and tightened them. No more bacing out bolts. I hope this helps.
2174726
I forgot to mention you have to attach the pedals too. The seat is also crappy. The way it's built is weird. The cables are already attached to the handlebars. So all you have to do is put it in place.
2071951
I think you may have assembled it wrong by using some of the wrong hardware. When I assembled and tightened to a firm snug level, they adjust perfectly. I would re-evaluate the pieces you have used
186506
The gas pedal is a breeze. The brake pedal, on the other hand, is a real pain. I couldn't get it to go on; I think the metal trim doesn't allow the rubber to flex enough to slip over the frame, no matter how much you warm it. My dealer said they would put it on for me. Love the look, though.
1806788
I would try and take the screws back out and that move the handle bars around a bit and put them back in , i had a similiar problem and thats all there was to it..Im not sure if you have tried this but im just suggesting it..Deb :)
456098
It happened to me once. I tightened it really well and have not had that problem again. You can use this glue called Lock- tightened and apply it to the pedal bolt before screwing it back in.
211833
The wheel plate and pedals are pre-drilled. The shifter is not. You may want to add additional reinforcement for both because they're not very secure. My pedals still move around a little -but it's way better than the clamp or some other setups that I've seen.
186503
Not to bad at all. Be sure to remove the old pedal covers first, this will help tremendously. Soak the new covers in hot water to loosen up the rubber. You will need a flat head and a pair on needle nose to work the covers on the pedals, they are a tight fit. They look really nice when on.
186456
Not complicated but I had a few issues with the pedal constantly falling off and the clip for the set was broken. Overall, the bike sucks. I would never purchase one again like it. I would stay clear if it. Trust me.
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!
2150788
Same answer as tony smith bug I do remember for me having trouble taking the bolts off the seat...don't remember exactly what the trouble was but I did get over it
1263659
I think it has something to do with the way the pedal is connected to the main unit. Mine did the same thing and then parts started to become detached on all sides of the unit. I would say I got a good four months out of it, between waiting for replacement pieces and repairs, and have been looking for something new.
186507
gas pedal was no problem, the brake pedal was a different story. I ended up having the dealer install it as I never could get it on.
1911942
Having had to open up the new unit to fix one of the two main bearings on the pedal assembly (should be enough to convince anyone not to buy it) I can see that the bearings are held in with a plastic bracket so I wouldn't suggest putting too much weight on the pedals. If you break one of those brackets then this thing will end up as garbage.
16380
Sorry to hear that. However, I'm not the seller. I bought the same bike and its in great condition. No problems with the pedals.
1301703
I had squeaking that sounded like it was coming from those wheels, but I did some research online and saw some people suggested loosening the screws on the pivot points just a half turn. I did that and the squeaking went away during the next workout (it took a few minutes but it did go away). I guess over-tightening them can cause squeaking where the pieces rub together. That's my experience anyways!