Can I pedal backwards?
1719897
You can pedal backwards, but not at a set level of intensity. If you pedal backwards, it's as if you are using the bike without it being powered on.
1719898
You can pedal backwards, but it will offer no resistance. Nor will any mileage register on the data logger
1178073
Technically yes. There's a coaster brake which means you have to paddle back ways to stop the cycle. But there're no hand brakes.
1283396
No, you can't actually turn the front wheel. However, you can apply downward pressure to slightly lift the front wheel, allowing you to keep the bike fairly straight. Also, you can stop it pretty quickly.
964889
Yes. You can pedal this in reverse. I am a home health physical therapist and use this all of the time for most of my patients.
1597793
No, mine goes backward just fine. I just went for a 3 mile (one legged) jog with mine and it handles great.
1874107
You can't, really. It does move backwards unless there is something to keep it from doing so.
935874
It pedals both forward and backward. I used it in the floor and braced it against the wall. But leg strength is far greater than arms.
1962680
Yes and no. You can if the bike is firmly secure and doesn't "pivot." But if the bike "pivots" or leans to the inside then the pedal will hit. All in all, I would answer that Yes you can pedal it fine. I will be honest. I bought this rack for general repairs and I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend it for general maintenance and cleaning. The only addition I made was buying the Park handlebar stabilizer. That comes in super handy to hold the handlebars in place.
1564219
Yea u could. But go slow to make sure ta bike doesn't fall ova the other way.
1301640
You can. Or at least I can with my both handcycle and recumbent trike. As I shift up, it gets harder to pedal, just like out on the road. The resistance you set with the flywheel on the Cycleops is really road frictional resistance. The tighter the flywheel is pressed against your tire, the more it simulates increased road surface resistance, for instance the difference between doing the same ride using racing slicks versus knobby mountain bike tires or the difference between a muddy surface and a smooth one. Hope that helps some.
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.
1105293
No reverse, just one button to push for forward. Our 1 year old grandson loves it and it's perfect for his size!
2061108
You can use it manually, i dont use it with the pedal i feel i have more control by hand
2032390
Yes! It is not like others where there is a specific button on the side, rather you use the wheel. If you press your finger and push the wheel to the left you can go back. If you push the wheel to the right, it will go forward. You can feel a distinct click when you do it too.
166762
If you can pedal faster rev than the motor hub do, yes you can but be sure to adhere to the max speed for bike
1471512
Yes you can run it backwards. Guys do it on the nissan Titan all the time. It's how the factory setup is and it does increase horsepower.
906446
Yes, you can pedal either the legs or arms in forward and reverse directions to work different muscle groups.