how do you make feet stay on pedals Has anyone with this problem solved it? I get about 3-4 strokes in and one of my feet slip off the pedals. That never happens on the rowing machine I use at the gym. how do you make feet stay on pedals Has anyone with this problem solved it? I get about 3-4 strokes in and one of my feet slip off the pedals. That never happens on the rowing machine I use at... » Read More how do you make feet stay on pedals Has anyone with this problem solved it? I get about 3-4 strokes in and one of my feet slip off the pedals. That never happens on the rowing machine I use at the gym. « Show Less
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I cut a 3 inch PVC pipe coupling in half, bolted a half on each pedal. Works great. Holds your heel in position without tightening the straps too tight. May not win a beauty award, but gets the job done.
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I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation...If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot. I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation...If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have... » Read More I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation...If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot. « Show Less
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I tried J. B. Robert's suggestion of using a sandal (Nike Brand athletic type that strap over toes and around ankle) strapped to the pedal using the pedal straps and it works really well. I can work to exhaustion with no issues. On a side note, be careful tightening the straps as I broke mine the other day which prompted me to try J. B. Robert's route.
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I took some old gym shoes and put industrial strength Velcro on the lower part of the footrest and onto the bottom of the shoes by the heel. Works great!
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Actually, I found that a previous suggestion of holding your feet parallel to the floor when strapping in was a big help. Sure, the pedals could use a redesign, but its nice to have an easy work around.
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I wish I had a simple solution for you, but I can't seem to get mine to stay either. But I'm thinking I may go buy a cheap pair of shoes and gorilla glue the damn things to the pedals.
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Soon after posting my previous, my right foot came out during exercise. Oh well, pride cometh before a fall. I have an old pair of beach sandels with double velcro closures. I attached them to the pedals with the pedal velcro across the top of the sole. Works great.
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I wear mocassins, set the heel resting on the bottom pedal ridge and set the velcro as tight as it will go. My feet never come out.
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I drilled two holes into each foot rest about half-way down and threaded some long shoe laces through. After you Velcro your shoes in, tie the shoelaces over your shoes. I don't have the slipping issue anymore.
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It doesn't sound normal but my son is a big 2 year old so he has to push & push to first get started but once he's rolling he's good. At first I put him on a slight downhill till he got the concept of how the pedals work. Hope this Helps. Thanks
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Nadia I think quite honestly unless you are a professional cyclist you will not out pedal this machine. There is a resistance knob which controls the effort in pedaling.
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I can tell you that the device is simple in design: the pedals and handle bars drive a large fan. You cannot adjust the force as you can on a rowing erg, for example, but the harder and faster you pedal the greater is the resistance to the air, giving a very strenuous work out. If you pedal slowly, the resistance is less and gives a gentler workout. To me it seems a brilliantly thought out and built machine, and gives lower and upper body workouts simultaneously, as hard or as gentle as you prefer. Hope that helps to answer your question.
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I ride with regular sneakers. It comes with foot straps connected to the pedals that you can place your shoe into, it's nothing fancy. Also if you dont want to use them, it is easy to take them off or just do what I do when I don't want to use them, turn the pedal over and use the other side. Personally I sometimes prefer to not use the straps. The reason being is that this particular model does not have a breaking system on the fly wheel, so if you are pedaling fast and attempt to do get out of the saddle or make some adjustment it will try to throw you off the bike. That is not really an issue though as its intuitive by nature and that has happened only because i'm new to it. I ride with regular sneakers. It comes with foot straps connected to the pedals that you can place your shoe into, it's nothing fancy. Also if you dont want to use them, it is easy to take them off or just do what I do when I don't want to use them, turn the pedal over and use the other side. Personally I sometimes prefer to not use the straps. The reason being is that this particular model does not have a breaking system on the fly wheel, so if you are pedaling fast and attempt to do get out of the saddle or make some adjustment it will try to throw you off the bike. That is not... » Read More I ride with regular sneakers. It comes with foot straps connected to the pedals that you can place your shoe into, it's nothing fancy. Also if you dont want to use them, it is easy to take them off or just do what I do when I don't want to use them, turn the pedal over and use the other side. Personally I sometimes prefer to not use the straps. The reason being is that this particular model does not have a breaking system on the fly wheel, so if you are pedaling fast and attempt to do get out of the saddle or make some adjustment it will try to throw you off the bike. That is not really an issue though as its intuitive by nature and that has happened only because i'm new to it. « Show Less
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Well, the pedals don't move unless you make them. The only time I really need to pedal is sometimes on a steep uphill climb or when the battery pack runs low.
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There is a T handle screw on the pedal housing. Tighten it and it increases the pressure required to turn the pedals. I also put several 10 lb dumbbells on the leg bar away from where you are sitting, to keep the unit from moving across the floor, as you will be seated and it will want to move away from you especially on a tiled or wooden flooring.
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Try standing while straddling the bar, you do not want your privates to touch the bar.Seat height should be set so that when your at the bottom of the stroke, your leg is almost straight.Judging bike size when standing still on one foot and sitting on the seat is a mistake.
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I think you can purchase a foot pedal controller for this machine. just search for it, it should come up
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what you are suppose to do is continuously pump the pedal it will spin as long as you push it you dont just push it then stop you keep pushing it and it will continue to spin
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They are called straight pins and keep my feet on the pedals very well, you may be able to get a better idea of the hardware from the replacement pin set they sell on Amazon: Xpedo Face Off Pedal Straight Pin Kit 50pc
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The pedals do move on their own when you are pushing it. The child can put their foot on the pedals and they will stop turning and make a ratcheting sound when their foot is against it. That way their feet don't get wrapped up in the pedals.
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Do not drive with these on. 1) There is no ankle movement so you would need to use your whole leg to press the pedal; not as accurate as just using the ankle. as the pedals were designed. 2) The width of the boot is wide enough that you would press on two pedals at once.
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The pedals move the wheel. Pedals stop, wheel stops. Pedals have a foot clasp so when you stop pedeling the wheel stops. I like the machine. Works good. The best I found for the price. Seat a bit narrow (or my backside a bit wide). I use additional padding on the seat.
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They actually move as you pedal. Each moves independently, so as one leg extends to push the pedal down, the pad on that side will pivot down slightly. At the same time, the opposite pad will pivot up slightly as your opposite knee bends on the upstroke.
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It depends on how it fits. It was bad on my bike. I was practically sitting on my kid's lap. When I would pedal I would end up hitting his feet. Maybe your seat and pedals are further away and it won't happen to you?
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Only problem I had was solved when I realized if I had my weight on the down pedal I wouldn't be able to push down the upper pedal-too much weight to overcome. Had to shift my weight to the up-pedal side before I could successfully pedal it. If it's really, physically stuck, check for what parts are blocking movement and review your assembly, in case something didn't get installed in the correct place.