When pedaling does it feel smooth with no changes in resistance? What does the flywheel weigh? Does it feel like it will stand up to a lot of use?
1347786
Smooth feel when resistance changes. There does seem to be a lag when you manually change the resistance through the up and down buttons but it's still smooth. The flywheel is a little over 17 lbs. In my opinion, this bike won't stand up to heavy use. The seat alone seems like it isn't sturdy enough for heavy workouts over time.
1347787
Don't know how much the flywheel weighs, but yes pedaling is very smooth with no change in resistance (unless you change the resistance level). I've only been using it for 6 weeks every other day but it has held up well so far.
1347788
Have had two people using it since Christmas, both very pleased. Pedals very smoothly. Construction is good, looks like it will stand the test of time. I don't know how much the flywheel weights. Electronic settings for individuals is a little tricky as the directions are not very clear. We are working through that issue by trial and error. Over all we are please as it meets our needs.
1255147
You do not even know you are pedaling after only a short time. The effect of the flywheel pulling your legs around in the begging on a low resistance setting helps the initial adjustment time to raising your heart rate. It is as easy as reading a book on an stationary bike. Only more comfortable. And you can read a book.
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 .
663867
Comes with basic pedal - but feels like on/off switch. I purchased a different pedal, cost about $15, that had stiff spring tension which made it feel like a real pedal.
335344
It pedals very easily when the power dies on level ground. A little less so on hilly terrain but very doable if you are in decent shape.
491773
The desk cycle is pretty heavy. It may slide forward but they include a Velcro strap to connet your chair to the cycle because they know that people using it at their desk have desk chairs with wheels. Its not light weight and it did not teeter totter when pedaling. Plus its lower to the ground compared to other pedalars
378467
Seems smooth and not jerky to me but I think it depends on leg strength to begin with. As your leg muscles stretch and get stronger, the pedaling should become less jerky, if jerky is what is happening now.
1652354
About 45 pounds. It is very heavy but also super strong. The pedalboard base is not that much. Once you put gear on it it will feel 50+ but the upside is that it has wheels!
1471904
They pedal back like a coaster break, very easily actually. Keep that in mind however when you are pushing them with the handle, we've had a couple gut checks because of the break! I also saw your comment about not getting a response from the manufacturer, we were having an issue with the pedals engaging and they responded within 24 hours. It's a great bike, well worth the investment.
474680
It's consistent resistance throughout the ride. By shifting gears on your bike, you increase the resistance it's providing. You can use the front wheel blocks to give a little bit of climbing feel. CycleOps describes all this in more detail at http://www.cycleops.com/en/products/trainers/jetfluid-pro-trainer.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=160&category_id=3
1662088
I traded this bike in for a better model. After my 4 star review, the pedal cracked and I had to replace it ( 1 weight 180 lbs). I sold the bike to a friend and bought the higher end model used at the gym. I am very happy I did. These bikes weight 100 lbs (give or take) but I suggest getting the higher end model. I had no problem with shipping because it was included in the price. Assembly was not a problem. Updgrade to the higher in bike like I did.
1650427
It has a small flywheel with magnetic resistance. There is a bungee cord incorporated to retract the cord on the return stroke. The resistance is pretty smooth on all but the highest level. The resistance level is sufficient, it's cardio not a weight machine.
474679
It's consistent resistance throughout the ride. By shifting gears on your bike, you increase the resistance it's providing. You can use the front wheel blocks to give a little bit of climbing feel.CycleOps describes all this in more detail at http://www.cycleops.com/en/products/trainers/jetfluid-pro-trainer.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage;=flypage_images.tpl&product;_id=160&category;_id=3
2021263
Hasn't happened to me yet. I love these pedals so far. Only been on about a couple dozen rides with them but I weigh 200lbs and they feel solid. Very light also.
2179615
I could never find the flywheel weight in any of the spec pages (including the Schwinn website), but I would guess it to be in the 19-25 lb range, The wheel clunks after several minutes of operation, but repositioning your feet on the footpad can eliminate that noise. It is much quieter then the Proform models I have previously owned; I would rate it a 4 on a 1-10 scale with "1" being the quietest. There is a considerable amount of squeaking that you can correct by applying grease (not WD-40, but machine grease) to the squeaky area.
851391
I wish there was a little more resistance in the pedal up and down movement. The unit is light weight, and made of plastic, but I've given it a lot of pounding without any trouble. And dropped it a couple of times.
1194802
Almost the same, I can get around 16mi FULL THROTTLE on mostly flat ground but you can also take this on gravel since it has hybrid tires. With pedal you can even last longer.