can I "coast" on this bike or must I continually pedal?
1246270
You cannot coast, if you try to stop hard with your legs, the momentum will keep the pedals/wheel going. You can slow down using your legs when you are on easier resistance settings, but again, don't try a hard, quick stop. But to answer your original question, no, there is no coasting.
1159566
This bike has a coaster brake in the back. It's not a fixed hub. The kid can coast while going down hill, going fast or if it is tired. If the kid back pedals it engages the brake. There is a hand brake for the front wheel as well.
581900
I ride it myself occasionally. It's pretty quick, and I don't see a way to switch that.
1796573
It almost depends on what type of bike you have. But that being said I have a commuter style bike and your legs do kind of have to go "out" a little more when you pedal. It's not bad though, it just takes some getting used to.
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.
1487034
partially, you need to put on seat, pedals and adjust handlebars. Not too complicated. An allen wrench is a must!
1131337
Yes, you can add to the speed by pedaling. It is approximately 5mph. I have a Garmin computer on it and I've reached 26mph. The gearing is such that in top gear I can still pedal faster than it's top speed.
848115
No, you have to purchase new pedals if you want to use cycle shoes. I installed them easily and really like using the cycle shoes. I think you get a better workout. Just remember the threads may be reversed.
2065884
My response is "no" for two reasons. First, I would recommend a bicycle with gears (3-speed, 10-speed, etc.) for that kind of distance twice a day. Second, the circumference of the gear that turns the bicycle chain is smaller than most beach bikes. This is significant because the rider of this bike has to pedal faster to go the same speed as other bikes. I wish I had known this before I bought this bike! I find it difficult to keep up with my friends, even though I am pedaling faster than they are!
279805
You can flip the rear wheel so that it can be either a fixed-gear, meaning that the pedals move if the wheel moves and you can pedal backwards, or a single-speed, where you can coast. This is the difference between a freewheel/single-speed, and a fixed-gear bicycle. I hope this answers your question.
1387769
If you want to be able to pedal backwards freeky. Simple flip the rear wheel. It's a flip hub which means one side is fixed and the other is single speed. Stay coastin.
1054347
Maybe but why would you want to? It is a training bike without pedals not meant for any significant riding.
1055582
You can, but don't. Standing is not a good way to ride and doing it on a regular bike is easier. When I was road riding I seldom stood up except to rest my rear end. The seat is also too big you really need the narrow bike seat which way more comfortable. I got the bike to just keep my legs working not as a substitute for real riding.
2065883
If the route is flat you're probably ok. I have the cruiser for riding around my neighborhood and hills are a little brutal with the single gear.
1940900
Nope, save your money and buy a good stationary bike. I wish I had. This thing just sits under one of my end tables because I spend more time moving it back into place than actually pedaling it.
925786
You probably could but would still need a pedal wrench - it's mainly a backup for when you're out in the bike but at a push you could assemble a bike I guess! Not ideal though
714356
No, that us not my experience. I go back and forth from pedaling to using the power. It is easy and so nice. It pedals just like a regular bike .