how hard is it to change the resistance. I am guessing its the big dial? is leaning forward to change it annoying? I do interval work
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Changing resistance is simple, just twist. The easy settings are very light. Post surgery I started out light but found I quickly went to medium to higher and if anything, there's not a really heavy setting. It's great for endurance and even speed but heaviest resistances may be a bit lighter than you might have hoped. You can work up a sweat but this won't replace weight machines to build muscle. This machine will build endurance and improve flexibility in the knees and hips if done properly.
1715387
It would become a little annoying unless you stay leaning forward. I would say not bad if it was 10 minutes or more apart.
474678
There is no adjustment to the resistance. It's designed to provide more resistance the faster your speed is.
881344
there is a small rubber plug on the right side of the watch from the front view. The difficulty that I experienced was setting the language. Got it done but don't really know what I did. Hope you don't have the same problem
1827743
There is no adjustment. There is a statement on the box that claims "smooth magnetic resistance" and as I understand it, the resistance is supposed to increase as you pedal faster, but I can't tell if anything is happening or not. All I can say is that when I'm pedaling, there is enough resistance for me to feel like I'm working hard, but I'm not a serious athlete. If manual adjustable resistance is important to you, this gadget won't satisfy you.
1558347
Did anyone ever figure out why the resistance and computer resets? I cannot get the resistance up at all.
2258184
No, you have to get off your bike and turn a knob by the back tire to change your resistance. I set my resistance as hard as it will go and use my gears on my bike to switch things up while riding.
375482
I just hit it once but it burns it up. I've had to just figure out the time and put in 1 minute 25 seconds manually. Brand and type could be the problem, but it's not auto.
2074029
You can not tell what the resistance is. You just control by turning a knob to make it harder to pedal. It is very noisy. I am not happy with it at all.
390248
Not sure exactly what you're referring too... It doesn't take much effort to turn the dial. There is a large grip/handle (not visible in the display photo) which includes the trigger (also quite wide) to actually stamp the label.
642250
Loosen screw on outer edge of dial, rotate dial to zero, lightly snug screw. When using dial for different surfaces, set dial on "0" for lower surface, raise plunger to higher surface, read difference between the two. Hope this helps.
1855594
Ok, I don't have the instructions in front of me, but there might be a clip or something that needs to come off before removing the dial. I really don't remember. However, I do remember that it was hard to come off. I suggest taking two dinner knives and putting one under each side of the dial so you can leverage each side up simultaneously. The truth is Intermatic has failed in the design of the latest version of this item. Thank God you can return it if necessary. Good Luck. I think Amazon should stop selling it. Tom
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no actual option such as resistance knob or any other manual device. You can make it harder by leaning forward or backward, but then the true resistance is on your arms not your legs,and it becomes very uncomfortable.
1511806
It must be a different frequincy. I don't knotw how to change it Does the original tell you the frequincy? You might contact Stanley by email to find out.
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I don't use mine a lot, but the dial definitely affects the wire speed. There isn't a marked change with each increment, but when adjusted in the overall range it is obvious. I suspect you welder needs service.
1248780
Very simple. There is a knob you tighten or loosen to create more or less resistance.
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The twist style resistance knob can be cranked down so that the cranks barely move. The hand positioning should'nt make a difference. A good machine.
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If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was more powerful than the microwave it replaced. If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was... » Read More If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was more powerful than the microwave it replaced. « Show Less