This is just what I needed! I'm trying to adjust the mechanics of my bike to make a manually functioning machine out of. Sorry you're getting all these negative comments I really appreciate you uploading this
looks like the resistance is created by the magnet pulling on the metal flywheel. The closer it gets = more resistance. Common sense. I could be wrong tho. That's my guess.
This is exactly what i been searching all of youtube to see... i don't understand why this video got soo many down votes. The title was clear and the video delivered!
i was just curious how these things work. i think some people were looking for specific instructions for their specific bike and got mad because they cant figure it out and stumbled on this video.
Heres a question though. When my machine is unplugged from mains power its automatically set to the highest resistance so i just use it on that (its cheap, im not strong). After about 30 minutes or so though it seems to "lose" resistance and it becomes slightly easier to pedal. Why is this?
I have a Fortis 3 excersize bike . When I'm riding it , the pedals keep on turning when I take my feet off to have a bit of a rest. Is there a way of changing it from a "fixed wheel to a "freewheel" , so that if I stop pedalling the pedals will stop turning ? ?( like a normal bike)
seems like eddy currents - the closer the piece of metal gets to the magnet, the more eddy currents are induced in the metal and the harder it is to turn the wheel.
I had purchased Avon amob-1481k cycle. After changing two times its bush in just two months of purchase its again have to be changed. Dealer is not cooperating. What is the exact problem is it manufacturing default?
I've got a similar bike where I'm trying to get the plastic cover past the pedal arm and it just won't go - which looked like the same with you but you cut out the bit where you managed to get it ready to pull off and it looked like it would be stuck like mine - what did you do to get the cover past the pedal crank?
Hi all! Do you think it's possible to increase the resistance even more. I mean, I have a similar one and I find the resistance could be heavier even on the max setting. Like could more magnets be added to existing permanent magnet to increase - you guessed it - magnetism and therefore resistance?
There's a flywheel with magnets inside. When you adjust resistance you move those magnets closer to the flywheel or farther. When the magnets are close to the metal wheel the magnetic force is slowing down the wheel and vise versa.
My bike which has the same system just slowly started to get hard to pedal until I can't pedal any more as it so hard. All that happened in less than 2 minutes. Woudl you have any idea of why? Thanks
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Hi there, I have a freesport stationary bike that my in laws gave to me. When I put it at the highest setting for tension it isn’t enough to be able to do the workouts Inwiukd like. Is there a way of making it tighter? Thanks so much!
I'm not familiar with that model but they all have similar construction. By adjusting the cable near the flywheel you can move magnets closer or farther to the flywheel's edge which will increase or decrease the tension. Also make sure that the drive belt is not loose or stretched .
I have one of these bikes and my issue with it is that when I’m pedalling every now and then it happens like in a normal bike when the chain comes off, sort of that it looses the grip and slides while pedalling... I saw a picture you posted to someone else but that didn’t fix it. Sorry for my poor technical knowledge. Hope you can help! :)
I recently purchased a spin bike for my fiancee so she can continue to workout at home. However, we realise that the resistance is not working as per normal and that it will only sort of take effect and gain resistance after we turn the knob 90%. By the time there is a change in the resistance, it gets too difficult for anyone to continue riding. As an avid rider herself, she wishes to continue spinning with the resistance challenge. Do you have any tips or advice as per how I can fix the issue? Sorry I'm at my wits end and I cant find any solutions.
Double check the cable it has multiple connection. When you spin the knob does it move the magnets inside of the wheel? Maybe you just need to tighten the cable. First of all check if the knob transfers any movements to the magnets.
Is there a way I can fix grinding inside the fly wheel? I have been regularly using my bike for a month and the last week as it heats up it starts grinding. Last couple of nights badly and now you can hear minor grinding without working out.
I have a different exercise bike its wheel is infront but due to lockdown I am not able to find its front tension belt now how can i use the bike pls reply
Absolutely different! ! The flywheel weight is attached to the pedals to control inertia. The rider determines the intensity of the workout by operating either a knob or a lever that controls tension to the weighted flywheel. Turning the knob increases or decreases tension, simulating ascending and descending a hill on a road bike.
do you know the name of the components for the magnetic resistance, I am trying to source one and am having a great deal of difficulty as i do not know the technical name for it
There are two wheels. One is pedal wheel which connected via belt to the flywheel. Inside flywheel a few permanent magnets with a mechanism that can move those magnets closer and further from flywheel. That's all I know.
It works using an Eddy Current Brake principle. Basically when a magnet is close to a spinning object made of a metal not attracted to magnets e.g. Aluminium probably in this video, the spinning of it generates a resistant magnetic field which slows the disk down.
@@SamHocking THANKS! I know enough about electricity/electronics to understand what you're saying. But couldn't figure it all out on my own. Guess I'll google "Eddy Current Brake principle" now, for a thorough explanation of the principles. Thanks again.
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