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It is essential to note the significance of the flywheel’s role within each resistance system. A flywheel is a metal wheel located at either the cycle’s front or rear. It is why both methods are even possible.
Below is a short comparison of the differences that we will discuss in this video:
✔ Feel: Friction resistance fluently adds resistance, while magnetic might lag.
✔ Sound: Friction resistance offers a soft whooshing sound, while magnetic resistance is practically silent.
✔ Cost: Magnetic options are more expensive than friction.
✔ Resistance Levels: Magnetic systems have a fixed resistance level range of up to 100 levels, while friction resistance allows the rider to turn the resistance knob until the pedals stop.
✔ Maintenance: Friction models often require more maintenance than magnetic.
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Is air resistance same as friction resistance?
Would had been nice to have an actual demo of the noise differences
Ive found that i cant get that much resistance out of my magnetic exersice bike. Although it feels like im pushing 200 watts my heart rate is only at 130bpm. I turned the resistance to the max which was about 300 watts (estimated) but the break pad which is made out of a compressed cotton material was slightly touching which isnt ideal. When i got off it was really hot and discoloured 😂😂. I will have to focus on my endurance rides for indoor cycling rather than power which is fine because i do have a bike
What about the flywheels
thanks man.
what does cycling do though? anything? seems like a waste of energy. isn't weight lifting more effective?