Can you stand and pedal on this bike to simulate a hill? (I weigh 170).
773671
yes, not a problem, I weigh 200 lbs. and do it frequently,the bike can take it.
773672
I can and I weigh 225. I am putting an average of 7 miles everyday so far. I really like the bike.
773673
You could stand and pedal. I did not find the bike very comfortable. Ended up selling it. There was something very odd about the way the seat angled.Didn't love it. I take spin classes and am familiar with that style bike. I would choose another model!
773674
I sent the bike back because in my opinion it did not perform like a traditional spin bike. When I would stand it would catch at the bottom. The rotation was not as smooth as I prefer. It takes too long for the electronics to respond to the change in resistance as well. In my humble opinion, there are better bikes in this price range. I feel bad giving negative feedback, but this bike was not for me.
470717
Depends on how long you plan on using it. My weight is 128 lb, and I have been using the bike 2-3 times a week for just over 8 months. I pedal standing up as part of my routine. Everything worked fine until about a month ago. First a pedal broke -- the plastic cracked on both sides where the strap is attached to the pedal. Then the tension control, after getting tougher and tougher to tighten for a while, finally stopped working altogether.This is probably too much info. The point is it's a fine bike but it ages really fast.
2266051
I suppose you could do that but it would defeat the purpose of the product. I wouldn't recommend this product anyway, because you can't change the tension of the pedals. Fork out some dough and get yourself a real stepper.
723831
Sure! When you get the bike, stand next to it. Raise or lower the seat till it lines up with your hip while you are standing. Secure the seat and pedal away.
811004
I weigh 180 and I can walk on mine. You do have to make sure the ground is level.
1358256
You should be okay! You can adjust your seat to the lowest position and still be able to cycle to the fullest.
1838557
Your height is not a problem. There is no pedals, you are going to strap your feet into the straps so any person of any size will not have any problems. It is a great machine for the money!
116197
no. I am 165 lbs and experienced (I bought this for my kids). I can ride it, but it isn't any fun. No way you could ride it.
1233220
As someone who owns this bike I would advise against standing on the pedals at any point they are not incredibly strong and I've had to replace the entire right side pedal unit because it was poorly machined. It took a me about an hour to take the bike apart and reassemble it.The arm bars swing and if you were standing upright on it, they would repeatedly smack you in the abdomen. Seems uncomfortable.
678747
The bike can hand let it. But I must warn you. I am 5'8.I am just able to stand on the ground flat footed. I don't think you will be able to touch the ground.
1237726
You could but you won't make good time..... it's a great starter bike for tooddling around, but if you are serious about cycling and especially racing, this bike is heavy and its like cycling thru molassas.....check Diamondback, they have some reasonable affordable bikes with better components I got a performance hybrid with disc brakes for under $500 and love it.... unless of course you can afford a Specialized! :-)
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.
1577296
I weigh 180 lbs, and I have sat on it and pedaled it holding on to another person, and appeared to cause no damage. Being 6 feet tall, the cycle was too small for me to properly use it.
36348
I weigh 220 and am comfortable on the bike. I enjoyed the bike the little I was able to use it prior to knee surgery and hope to be able to use it again soon! Hope that helps!
909616
I have been able to do it, but you have the full weight of the bikes to worry about. If you are strong, you won't have much trouble.
871803
This will completely depend on the weight of the rider and degree of the hill. For me (135 lbs), taking a fully charged bike up a very steep incline at full throttle while I assist pedal is just possible. Climbing a "normal" city uphill street is easy. It definitely slows down on the biggest hills, using the proper gearing while you help pedal really helps. As does a running start ;-)
1377237
Over it would be great I'm 5'10 245 pounds and it still moves extremely fast with me on it. Although I'd recommend changing kick rode and brake/ clutch handles... also pay attention to how hot the bike gets get a thermostat.