Fix Resistance Issues on Your Bike or Elliptical | Replace Internal Brake Cable!!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @hydrafitnessexchange
    @hydrafitnessexchange  17 дней назад

    CAUTION: Please make sure machine is off and unplugged before doing any replacements!

  • @rudygordon1644
    @rudygordon1644 10 месяцев назад +1

    Video helps out a lot… but I need the sliding mechanism the cables go into. 11:30

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  10 месяцев назад

      If we carried that I'd totally send you a link! Unfortunately, we do not. But there are other websites to buy parts that might have it. Fitnessrepairparts.com may have it. Try them out!

  • @josephkennethmarmol77
    @josephkennethmarmol77 14 дней назад +1

    What is the possible problem if the Recumbent bike increases its resistance automatically? Hope you can give us some tips on how we can fix it. Thank you.

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  14 дней назад

      Can you clarify? Automatically as in you're not pushing any buttons and it automatically raises resistance when pedaling?

  • @johanvispoel8549
    @johanvispoel8549 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much!👍👍👍💪💪
    greetings from Belgium 😉

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  10 месяцев назад

      Belgium! Wow! Appreciate the comment. No problem! 😁

    • @ANZAC362
      @ANZAC362 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@hydrafitnessexchangemy vision fitness cross trainer resistance level can't set beyond level 6

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  9 месяцев назад

      @@ANZAC362 If it isn't the issue stated in the video, it may be an external brake cable issue which we have a video on: ruclips.net/video/ecJMwxd74f4/видео.html We suggest hiring a tech to further diagnose your issue if none of these works. Here's our tech database to find one near you: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians Hope this helps!

  • @signedelacroix7213
    @signedelacroix7213 26 дней назад +1

    I have a Elliptical E35. The drive belt is worn out, because it want to go on the side. Any idea why?

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  26 дней назад +1

      You'll want to make sure the belt is seated directly in the middle of the pulleys and the ribbing is seated properly in the grooves of the pulley. Not only that, but that there is adequate tension on the belt so it is not moving around. There probably isn't enough tension which in that case you'll have to look at belt tensioner. Make sure the bolts are not loose on the tensioner and that the tensioner is fixed in a position where the belt is held firm in place.

  • @joebloggs1963
    @joebloggs1963 Год назад +1

    Excellent video, just repaired my JTX Cyclo-5 exercise bike with this very problem. Hardest bit was sourcing replacement cables in the UK.

  • @c0b7spiros
    @c0b7spiros 10 месяцев назад +1

    helped a lot thanks a lot! cheers!

  • @DarkSevariant
    @DarkSevariant Месяц назад +1

    Nice video. So if your exercise equipment is stuck on high resistance, then it's most likely the internal magnet cables are broken. I have a NordicTrack E7 sv, and my resistance is lowest level. The console works, and it registers the resistance working, but the resistance isn't working. I'll have to take it apart and maybe look at the cables, because I would presume if the resistance motor is shot, the console wouldn't be registering the resistance levels, so I'm presuming the motor is spinning, but the cable isn't doing anything. Also, it has a ramp that raises and lowers, where the wheels ride on, and it's stuck at 15%.

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  Месяц назад

      Lots going on there.
      Typically max resisistance constant while changing numerical values in console is usually the internal brake cables.
      hydrafitnessparts.com/products/octane-elliptical-eddy-current-internal-magnetic-brake-cable-pair-104763-001?ToPasteBoard&
      Definitely check if any cables are broken or not functioning properly if the resistance motor is working fine.
      From the sounds of the stuck motor may just be the controller board or maybe the incline motor.. Sometimes if they get "overdriven" they stick at the top. You're going to have to poke around and see what you can see.. Let us know what you find!
      PS We have another video regarding resistance issues that goes with bikes and ellipticals which may be helpful: ruclips.net/video/ecJMwxd74f4/видео.html

  • @skifens
    @skifens Год назад +1

    Do you have a video showing the replacement of the blue servo motor and adjusting the cable on this x8? Thanks

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  Год назад

      Unfortunately no, but we may in the future provide a video on changing servo motor.

  • @Persason
    @Persason Месяц назад +1

    My issue is that resistance does change but at the highest setting it still feels weak. I was wondering if adding more magnets would improve this? I have a Sole E35.

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  Месяц назад

      Sounds like an issue with how your external brake cable may be wrapped around your resistance motor cam. We made a video showing how this is properly assembled: ruclips.net/video/ecJMwxd74f4/видео.html Let us know if this helps!

  • @JohnSmith-rt5yq
    @JohnSmith-rt5yq 3 месяца назад +2

    I can't remove the brake wheel (green disk) from the shaft. I tried wd40, I tried putting the nut back to hold the shaft and turning. But I am not strong enough to loosen it off the shaft....

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  3 месяца назад

      It took us some elbow crease to get it off as well. Good amount of force and pulling, but you want to be careful so as to not damage the drum. It is very flimsy. If anything, we recommend hiring a tech to do the job: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians

  • @anvdoc2530
    @anvdoc2530 Месяц назад +1

    I have a NordicTrack Airglide 14i, and the magnetic resistance is all based on the same principles. My machine is new (but I bought it secondhand, hence no warranty), and the resistance is way to high (I am in good shape and workout routinely). I have adjusted the cable to the lowest setting (pulled back) and loosening the axel nut based on iFIT support's advice. There was some improvement, but it is way too difficult and no fun. Any fix you might have would be appreciated.

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  Месяц назад

      Did you check the internal brake cables of the brake itself?

    • @anvdoc2530
      @anvdoc2530 Месяц назад +1

      No, but that means taking out the magnetic resistor, which is quite an effort but doable for me. Before that, I need to understand what is normal for the 14i. It is not well covered on RUclips or the Nordic Track web site. For example, why is the goal RPM set so low, which is odd?

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  Месяц назад

      We would suggest contacting Icon Service. Or try to find a tech that can really look into this issue further. Our video is based on an internal brake cable issue which may or may not be what your going through. Depending on the brake itself, you may be able to peek inside and see if there is any breaks in the internal cables. That's about all we can suggest. Here is a tech database we have if you choose to go this route: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians

  • @JohnSmith-rt5yq
    @JohnSmith-rt5yq 4 месяца назад +1

    Sir, i need help. I need to purchase these exact internal brake cables.... i cant find it on the website though. But both of mine snapped and i need to replace them both. Pllleease help me, if i cam buy those internal brake cables, i should be able to fix mine. Same exact issue here....

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  4 месяца назад

      We sell them my friend. I got you! hydrafitnessparts.com/products/life-fitness-equipment-internal-brake-magnet-cable-rex2vyd?keyword=brake%20cable

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  4 месяца назад

      Let me know if this is the one you need.

  • @msevigny
    @msevigny 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful. No need for the music, though :)

  • @dance80000
    @dance80000 Год назад

    Internal cable this white part im looking for

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  Год назад

      Are you looking for the internal brake cable itself? What do you mean by white part?

  • @TimeDrip
    @TimeDrip 6 месяцев назад +1

    I am floored. My tension is backwards and I have no clue why it's going on like this 🙃

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  6 месяцев назад

      It might have something to do with your external brake cable setup to the resistance motor. Here is a video we did explaining the entire process and how the wrapping of the cable to the resistance motor is supposed to be: ruclips.net/video/ecJMwxd74f4/видео.html Hope this helps!

    • @hydrafitnessexchange
      @hydrafitnessexchange  6 месяцев назад

      Here is also our database of techs you can find in your area if need be: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians