What kind of resistance can this trainer produce? I was hoping to use it to prepare for races in the spring
1251796
It does have a remote (via cable) tension adjuster that you can mount near the stem/handlebar. The multiple settings combined with good gear selection on my bike produced numerous levels of intensity for myself.
530511
Do not buy this if you want a trainer. It offers almost zero resistance. It works as a bicycle stand only, for example if you want to adjust your shifter or balance your tires. It's worthless for anything else. It has magnets from a refrigerator. Not even close to being powerful ebnough to generate the eddy currents you need for a magnetic brake. Piece of junk. Maybe if they give it to you, free of charge with free shipping, but only if you need a stand. Enough said?
70130
Trust me, you'll work up a sweat. The resistance is basically set by the gear you choose to ride in. I will change gears during the ride just to add or remove friction. Keep in mind your weight is on both wheels, and your pedaling due to the band is causing two tires to rotate. You'll have enough resistance to make it worth your while. I know the sweat literally pours off me, so plan on having a towel to clean up the puddle that forms under the bike.
474678
There is no adjustment to the resistance. It's designed to provide more resistance the faster your speed is.
1509828
There is. of course, a minimum resistance but it is adjustable. Loosen the black knobs where the "oars" attach to the hydraulic cylinders. Moving them to the bottom is minimum resistance and moving them up increases resistance. Lower is more cardio and higher moves toward core strength.
934575
Medium resistance... Make sure that the alignment tool is parallel to the roof of your car and the ground. Best of luck, vince
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.
150589
Yes it does give some resistance. I wouldn't say it gives you much more than what you would get adjusting your gears while riding your bike outside though. For the cost of the trainer I am satisfied with the product. I own a roller trainer too and use that more because it is more of a challenge.
1037811
Yes...http://blackmountainproducts.com/products/resistance-bands/buy-resistance-bands?page=shop.product_details&flypage;=yagendoo_VaMazing_2.tpl&product;_id=24&category;_id=11
336972
You can preprogram a workout for yourself. I use it on the manual mode so I do set my own resistance and vary it throughout my workout.
1306916
I am about the same size as you and have had no problem pushing myself with the resistance dialed in. That said, the resistance nob is a twist style and can't say for sure if three twist would be enough but I would think five would. The resistance is solid and it is a good system.
412642
A full size bike is far superior when it comes to resistance! However, this one can be taken to work and slid under a desk. As far as results, I don't have evidence either way.
1074801
I am not sure, the resistance is a bit much but you get use to it quickly. Maybe Xterra could help?
1113113
Jim, The Airdyne uses a wind turbine so the resistance is proportional to peddle speed. Not sure of your fitness level but at higher revs it provides a challenging workout for arms and legs. If you want to maintain a fixed peddle speed and vary the resistance this is not the machine you want. Jim
2068847
My wife and I both used the water rower with no problem. The resistance is not as important as the duration of the workout. I would adjust the amount of water so that your wife feels that it is ok for her and then you will probably find that by increasing your time on the rower you will get a great workout.
70127
Yes...good resistance. Smaller rollers equal more resistance. If you wantc adjustable resistance I would get higher end rollers. Unless your an elite rider these probably provide enough.
2258185
With this version of the Cyclops Mag trainer, you initially set the resistance on the unit itself, then you can change gears to adjust the resistance. There is no way to remotely change the actual trainer resistance while you are riding besides changing your gears.