You are truly a god among mortals. This is the third time I've come back to this video to fix my Schwinn 270 and it's a lifesaver. Thank you so, so much for your guidance!
After I called the company and they told me that it would cost about $500.00 to change the computer head and that would fix the problem. I can see right away that all they wanted was more of my money and of course the problem wouldn't have been fixed. Thank You very much Mr. Fix it guy!
Holy guacamole, dude, that worked perfectly! Thank you SO much for this tip. I was about to get on a phone call with Schwinn/Nautilus customer service that no doubt would've taken hours and resolved nothing. My only regret is that this video didn't exist 3 or 4 years ago because I tossed my last Schwinn exercise bike after not being able to get the resistance to work. 😭 BTW, I was able to do this fix without removing the pedal also. I just unplugged the wire going to the power cord to allow me to scoot the outer shell out of the way better, which gave me easy access to the screw. Took 30 seconds! I bow in your direction bro. 🙇♂
Great video, just did this on 270. Didn't remove crank arm. Currently finishing up 30 minutes and I'm sweating more than I have in a while, def set my adjustment too high, gonna open back up and throttle it down a tad This works, people! THANK YOU
And its videos like this that make me love youtube. Fixed the old exercise bike to capitalize on the new years weight loss resolution thst comes every year.
Dude, Thanks for the video! I separated the halves by removing some screws, spread it apart until I could see the servo and the adjustment screw, shined a flashlight inside and using a phillips jeweler's screwdriver, I backed it out a quarter turn and POW, I now have a restored resistance which goes from little at 1 to a LOT at 25 and everything in between. OUTSTANDING. I didn't even need to remove the pedal to do it since you should me where and what I had to do on the left hand side. Thanks again.
I tried this but couldn't get the plastic shell removed because I didn't have the proper tools to remove the petal and so what I did was this. #1 I loosened the plastic shell as best as I could.#2. I used a felt tip marker to draw a circle around the area of the plastic shell where the blue screw area was. #3. I used a torch and close hanger to burn through the plastic around the area where the blue screw area was. Then I popped out the burned area and tightened the blue-screw area and it works fine now.
Dude you totally saved my bike. I had tried to fix it a while back by sliding the motor closer like another video showed. They didn’t mention the tensioner. That’s all it took. Thanks so much!
Worked like a charm. Like some others, I didn't take off the entire pedal. But it disconnected the power connection. I only needed to reconnect it. When I turned the blue piece, mine moved a little so I had to hold it while turning it. Thanks for the video. Saved my bike and some money since I didn't have to pay someone to repair it.
I was able to solve 2 problems with my 270 using information gleaned from this video as well as a couple others. Didn’t have to remove the shrouds. Simply removed all the screws from the shrouds, reached in & adjusted the potentiometer and moved the speed sensor closer to the axis of rotation of the magnets. Solved the resistance adjustment problem as well as the “workout paused” problem.
Thank you man, I just resuscitated my Schinn 430 elliptical thanks to you. Works like a charm now. So simple, yet so damn complicated when you don’t know what to do.
Brilliant! Thank you so much. It worked for my shwinn 270. I also didn't remove the wheels thanks to your clear directions about where to look, but it did require some negotiating body placement, a good flashlight, and finding a small enough screwdriver. I didn't think it worked at first because the white thing with the blue backing didn't "look" like it had moved, but sure enough a couple notches did the trick. Thank you thank you.
Thanks, and if the POT (potentiometer) is bad you can desolder it and solder on a new one if you have the skills, or take it to a TV repair shop. Last choice would be buy a new board if they still make them.
Was able to remove the pedal, get the case out of the way, and adjust the screw appropriately. This video was perfect, thank you!! (Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike)
Outstanding! Tried the manual/cardboard 'adjustment' and had the same result. Figured it was the servo going bad or misaligned somehow. Older 130 (2014) and the screw is a little tricky to get at with the wheel in the way. Used a jewelers Phillip screwdriver .Well done man.
Great video. As others say, no physical adjustment was needed. They likely have sereveral versions of the bikes with slightly different adjustment methods. In my case the potentiometer was correct. But the pedals were removed wiht a wrench (right pedal, right hand threads; left pedal left hand threads). Otherwise it was pretty easy. The hardest part is finding all the recessed screws to remove the shroud. I finally figured out to lay the bike on it's side. Most ot the screws are on the left side. When you reassemble the bike lay the bike on the right side, mount the left shroud and put in the two bottom screws that go into the frame. Flip the bike, locate the white line up part and put the right hand shroud on and add the screws on that side. Flip the bike again and do the remaining left side screws then go back and tighten them all. If I ever do this again I'm going to drill a 3/4" hole on the left side so I can adjust the potentiometer without removing the shroud.
So glad I found this. Looks like it might save me from ordering a new bike or at least a new servo motor. Thanks! In my case the bike is a Nautilus R618, but it has the same or similar motor as the Schwinn. I had already slid the motor forward as far as it would go per the instructions. It's crazy that the instructions don't cover this option.
Thank you for posting this. I fixed our 270. I don't have a pedal puller but was able to move the panel out of the way enough to access the potentiometer. Success!
After troubleshooting my Schwinn 201 I found that the motor was not working. The motor is out of stock so I decided I would just bypass the it and put in a cable that would allow me to manually adjust the magnet. As I was getting ready to disassemble everything I simply spun the gear on the motor with channel locks and decided to plug it back in a give it one more try... It worked.
Thanks for the video!! The instructions to adjust the bracket were not even getting me close to where I needed to be. This did the trick, just wish I found it before putting the bike back together the first time. Much appreciated!!!
I appreciate these instructions-it worked on my Schwinn 170! I would have never known to do this on my own. I do not have the crank puller tool but was able to remove the entire right side panel without cracking it, although it must have been close to the breaking point. The pedal has to come off first, of course, and you can leverage the crank out of the hole.
I am so glad I found your video. I tried what the manual said to do and it didn't work. I turned the potentiometer a half turn counterclockwise and bam I have resistance again. Thankyou.
I have a 270 Recumbent that quit having any resistance after a couple months. I've looked for solutions, but none seemed practical - or financially sound. This video seemed too easy to believe - why wouldn't Schwinn simply put this in the manual or post it online. Nevertheless, gave it a try - worked perfectly. The most difficult step is getting the pedal off and that depends on having the right tool. The test now is how long will it last. I'll post an update if I need to repeat. For now, GREAT FIX - THANKS!!!
Tip: After the side cover screws are removed, lay the bike on its side. The adjustment screw will be easily accessible with a short'ish small phillips head from the bottom of the bike. Thank you for your video!!
Ridiculous that the company does not provide any info like this. That would actually make sense if they had repairmen to fix their products which makes it even more ridiculous that they don't. They don't even have any suggestions for problems like this and I'm trying to find someone to pay to fix this but this is the only thing I can find on the entire internet that could help and can't even find anyone local that can repair these bikes. I have a 270 and just did all this stuff in the video but unfortunately didn't fix it. Having what sounds like the same problem as the other comment where the moving resistance part just keeps going back and forth regardless of the setting. I have been thinking it is some problem with the console but there isn't even a place to get a replacement one anymore.
Do you have the fix for inconsistent resistance? Level 1 I have no resistance but level 2 the magnets suck all the way in and then at 25 there’s no resistance very weird
Thank you for the video! It gave me enough information to at least attempt fixing my Schwinn 240 Recumbent exercise bike. I have a problem with the resistance drive which causes it to continually search, regardless of the counsel setting. The resistance magnets go from full resistance to none, cycling continually. Any ideas???? Thanks, again!!!
BC-6730 i took off the magnetic wheel (the drive pulley) and when i opened it two springs popped out and i dont remember their position. is there anyhow to find some manual for that specific part to show me the proper position of those springs? or any any other way to fix that without having to dumb the hople thing.. thanks
Asking here in case someone else has the same issue as my 170 has (and couldn't find an answer online even if I browsed many forum, maybe I didn't search the right thing but anyway) My 170 is about 2-3 years old and has no apparent mechanical issue. Last month, all of a sudden, the difficulty 5 my wife use daily for about 45 minutes became as difficult as 20ish difficulty. She lowered it to 2 but it was still closer to a 7 difficulty and 1 was basically no resistance. Unplugging for 3 minutes for the reset didn't help and magically after 2 weeks it got back to normal. 1 week later it bugged again and it now looks like 2 is 7+ difficulty again. 3 minute unplugged didn't this time either. Since the issue looks to be random, is there something else that could cause the issue? I was about to open it to try and figure it out and haven't yet TBH, but since I found this video and people having issues I guess I could ask if anyone already saw something like that. Thanks!
I have the same issue. I am going to adjust the POT until I have the exact difficulty of FIVE and unplug the bike. She does not want the variable up and down the hill resistance. Hopfully, the resistance will stay at 5 with no power.
@@richardkduncan3928 I did something similar and easier in the end. Switched difficulty and unplugged the bike when it got to the desired difficulty. Took a few times but it was pretty easy to retry and took under 5 minutes.
My problem is that bike goes to too much resistance. I can get it to no resistance or it stays in too much resistance. Any comments as to what is wrong or how to correct?
This will screw up the magnets control of going going front to back and back to front. You will get more resistance, but the controls WILL be jacked up. Follow the user's manual. I have to set it to 25 and work my way down now. Going from 1 up does nothing because I did this video.
That motor is more than likely set at a default level that they install in these units. In this case, you just gotta find a new comfort level on the machine💥💥
My 270 model will not pedal forward at all it’ll will backwards I do hear the motor come on when I switch the resistance if I follow instructions from your video will this help the pedal to release so I can pedal forward or is that a different problem.
This is the exact one i used BW USA Bicycle Crank Puller - Crank Removal Tool for Mountain and Road Bikes with Square Taper Bottom Bracket Spindles a.co/d/8Jgljva
Use a 5/8 or 15mm wrench to remove the left pedal, then pull the left cover over the left crank arm. Turn the pedal opposite direction from normal to remove
@@youcanfixthat8636 thanks for your insight, you saved my 270! But I only took off the left pedal and pulled off the side panel over it. No need to buy a tool to take off the crank or pedal arm.
Hi! I also have a Schwinn 270 with the same problem. Could you please tell me which parts you used? I don't know much about tools but am trying to find the cheapest ones for this repair. Thanks! 🙏
You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the 5 screws that hold the case together. Make sure to remove the case on the left side (if you're sitting in the seat). You'll need a 14 mm socket to remove the screw from the pedal. You then need a specialized tool to remove the pedal - a bicycle crank arm puller (available on Amazon for about $10) an adjustable crescent wrench or vice grips. This is the most difficult step. Notice the video pauses because it takes a good amount of effort to loosen. Then you just need a very small flathead screwdriver to adjust the resistance (about a quarter to a half turn to counter clockwise). It goes back together easily. Good luck.
@@goshkruse Hey again :) So I got the nut off but then tried to use this set but unfortunately the end piece of the puller was too big and it didn't fit into the hole. www.amazon.com/Bracket-Remover-Extractor-Auxiliary-Mountain/dp/B08B63T9VF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2C69GEW39DPLD&keywords=bike+crank+arm+puller&qid=1661910203&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=bike+crank+arm+puller%2Csporting%2C139&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1 Would you mind linking the one that you used? Thanks!
Hey do you know any replacement parts for the Crank arm the right side threads are gone for mines sadly so idk what to do not sure if you would have any idea I have the schwinn 270 please and thank you.
You are truly a god among mortals. This is the third time I've come back to this video to fix my Schwinn 270 and it's a lifesaver. Thank you so, so much for your guidance!
After I called the company and they told me that it would cost about $500.00 to change the computer head and that would fix the problem. I can see right away that all they wanted was more of my money and of course the problem wouldn't have been fixed. Thank You very much Mr. Fix it guy!
You are welcome 💥💥
Holy guacamole, dude, that worked perfectly! Thank you SO much for this tip. I was about to get on a phone call with Schwinn/Nautilus customer service that no doubt would've taken hours and resolved nothing.
My only regret is that this video didn't exist 3 or 4 years ago because I tossed my last Schwinn exercise bike after not being able to get the resistance to work. 😭 BTW, I was able to do this fix without removing the pedal also. I just unplugged the wire going to the power cord to allow me to scoot the outer shell out of the way better, which gave me easy access to the screw. Took 30 seconds! I bow in your direction bro. 🙇♂
Great video, just did this on 270. Didn't remove crank arm. Currently finishing up 30 minutes and I'm sweating more than I have in a while, def set my adjustment too high, gonna open back up and throttle it down a tad
This works, people!
THANK YOU
And its videos like this that make me love youtube. Fixed the old exercise bike to capitalize on the new years weight loss resolution thst comes every year.
Dude, Thanks for the video! I separated the halves by removing some screws, spread it apart until I could see the servo and the adjustment screw, shined a flashlight inside and using a phillips jeweler's screwdriver, I backed it out a quarter turn and POW, I now have a restored resistance which goes from little at 1 to a LOT at 25 and everything in between. OUTSTANDING. I didn't even need to remove the pedal to do it since you should me where and what I had to do on the left hand side. Thanks again.
You are welcome
Did the very same thing. Bingo. Excellent.
I tried this but couldn't get the plastic shell removed because I didn't have the proper tools to remove the petal and so what I did was this. #1 I loosened the plastic shell as best as I could.#2. I used a felt tip marker to draw a circle around the area of the plastic shell where the blue screw area was. #3. I used a torch and close hanger to burn through the plastic around the area where the blue screw area was. Then I popped out the burned area and tightened the blue-screw area and it works fine now.
Dude you totally saved my bike. I had tried to fix it a while back by sliding the motor closer like another video showed. They didn’t mention the tensioner. That’s all it took. Thanks so much!
You are welcome!!
Worked like a charm. Like some others, I didn't take off the entire pedal. But it disconnected the power connection. I only needed to reconnect it. When I turned the blue piece, mine moved a little so I had to hold it while turning it. Thanks for the video. Saved my bike and some money since I didn't have to pay someone to repair it.
I was able to solve 2 problems with my 270 using information gleaned from this video as well as a couple others. Didn’t have to remove the shrouds. Simply removed all the screws from the shrouds, reached in & adjusted the potentiometer and moved the speed sensor closer to the axis of rotation of the magnets. Solved the resistance adjustment problem as well as the “workout paused” problem.
The best explanation yet on addressing the resistance issue adjustment!
You da man! Just fixed my Schwinn 230… was headed to the dumpster… now it works! Thank you.
Be strong and courageous
You are amazing. Thanks so much. I didn’t have to take pedal off either!
Thank you man, I just resuscitated my Schinn 430 elliptical thanks to you. Works like a charm now. So simple, yet so damn complicated when you don’t know what to do.
Damn I did the manual's method and was trying to figure out why it wasn't working still, excited to try this tomorrow
Brilliant! Thank you so much. It worked for my shwinn 270. I also didn't remove the wheels thanks to your clear directions about where to look, but it did require some negotiating body placement, a good flashlight, and finding a small enough screwdriver. I didn't think it worked at first because the white thing with the blue backing didn't "look" like it had moved, but sure enough a couple notches did the trick. Thank you thank you.
Thanks, and if the POT (potentiometer) is bad you can desolder it and solder on a new one if you have the skills, or take it to a TV repair shop. Last choice would be buy a new board if they still make them.
Thank you so much! I’m not sure how you figured this out, but you saved me from hauling my Schwinn 170 to the curb!
You are welcome
Best video on how to fix the bike!!! I tried everything in my own, but never hit the blue adjustment. Thanks for the great video!!!
Was able to remove the pedal, get the case out of the way, and adjust the screw appropriately. This video was perfect, thank you!! (Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike)
You are Welcome
Worked perfectly. Appreciate what you do.
Outstanding! Tried the manual/cardboard 'adjustment' and had the same result. Figured it was the servo going bad or misaligned somehow. Older 130 (2014) and the screw is a little tricky to get at with the wheel in the way. Used a jewelers Phillip screwdriver .Well done man.
Great video. As others say, no physical adjustment was needed. They likely have sereveral versions of the bikes with slightly different adjustment methods. In my case the potentiometer was correct. But the pedals were removed wiht a wrench (right pedal, right hand threads; left pedal left hand threads). Otherwise it was pretty easy. The hardest part is finding all the recessed screws to remove the shroud. I finally figured out to lay the bike on it's side. Most ot the screws are on the left side. When you reassemble the bike lay the bike on the right side, mount the left shroud and put in the two bottom screws that go into the frame. Flip the bike, locate the white line up part and put the right hand shroud on and add the screws on that side. Flip the bike again and do the remaining left side screws then go back and tighten them all. If I ever do this again I'm going to drill a 3/4" hole on the left side so I can adjust the potentiometer without removing the shroud.
Thanks! You just saved me a service call. Hardest part was getting the casing off.
So glad I found this. Looks like it might save me from ordering a new bike or at least a new servo motor. Thanks! In my case the bike is a Nautilus R618, but it has the same or similar motor as the Schwinn. I had already slid the motor forward as far as it would go per the instructions. It's crazy that the instructions don't cover this option.
Thank you for posting this. I fixed our 270. I don't have a pedal puller but was able to move the panel out of the way enough to access the potentiometer. Success!
After troubleshooting my Schwinn 201 I found that the motor was not working. The motor is out of stock so I decided I would just bypass the it and put in a cable that would allow me to manually adjust the magnet. As I was getting ready to disassemble everything I simply spun the gear on the motor with channel locks and decided to plug it back in a give it one more try... It worked.
It worked! I just fixed my 270 with this. It's like new again. Thank you for making this video. It really helped me out.
Thanks for the video!! The instructions to adjust the bracket were not even getting me close to where I needed to be. This did the trick, just wish I found it before putting the bike back together the first time. Much appreciated!!!
I appreciate these instructions-it worked on my Schwinn 170! I would have never known to do this on my own. I do not have the crank puller tool but was able to remove the entire right side panel without cracking it, although it must have been close to the breaking point. The pedal has to come off first, of course, and you can leverage the crank out of the hole.
I am so glad I found your video. I tried what the manual said to do and it didn't work. I turned the potentiometer a half turn counterclockwise and bam I have resistance again. Thankyou.
So many videos about this but you nailed it. Thank you
Thanks. My tension is way too high. Only can use 1-3. 5 and above is professional level!! Going to try this.
Did it work? Mine has the same issue
For the 170, the motor is upside down relative to the video. This still works though but it’s a little harder to find the screw
Great tip, Thanks!
So does that mean I need to take the other panel off or is the potentiometer still on the same side, just upside down?
@@PinkPhreud if you are sitting on the bike and looking forward, I took off the right panel. It’s tucked away but it’s there and accessible.
I was able to follow all the steps but it still didn’t increase resistance. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
I have a 270 Recumbent that quit having any resistance after a couple months. I've looked for solutions, but none seemed practical - or financially sound. This video seemed too easy to believe - why wouldn't Schwinn simply put this in the manual or post it online. Nevertheless, gave it a try - worked perfectly. The most difficult step is getting the pedal off and that depends on having the right tool. The test now is how long will it last. I'll post an update if I need to repeat. For now, GREAT FIX - THANKS!!!
Thanks and your are WELCOME! Glad it solved your issue 😎
What's the effing right tool?
Perfect guidance! Worked like a charm, and the recumbent is back in business. Thanks!
This video was super helpful. Just fixed my mom’s bike and feel like a rock star. Thanks!
Tip: After the side cover screws are removed, lay the bike on its side. The adjustment screw will be easily accessible with a short'ish small phillips head from the bottom of the bike.
Thank you for your video!!
Excellent video thanks!
Awesome video explaining the problem and solution. I like your video is to the point without any fluff. Thanks
SUPER EASY THANKS BRO I GOT IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. AND WITHOUT TAKING THE PEDAL BAR OFF.
Thanks! Saved me from going out and getting a new bike!
Glad I could help! You are welcome and Thanks as well 😎
You earned a new subscription from me. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for making this video.
Ridiculous that the company does not provide any info like this. That would actually make sense if they had repairmen to fix their products which makes it even more ridiculous that they don't. They don't even have any suggestions for problems like this and I'm trying to find someone to pay to fix this but this is the only thing I can find on the entire internet that could help and can't even find anyone local that can repair these bikes. I have a 270 and just did all this stuff in the video but unfortunately didn't fix it. Having what sounds like the same problem as the other comment where the moving resistance part just keeps going back and forth regardless of the setting. I have been thinking it is some problem with the console but there isn't even a place to get a replacement one anymore.
The message is there. Having a camera stand or somebody helping you during your recording would be ideal . Good information!
awesome video brother!
You're going to save my summer 2023 o/
Thank you. Will give it a try. The question I have, what causes it to all of a sudden not function anymore?
Awesome. Thank you
Do you have the fix for inconsistent resistance? Level 1 I have no resistance but level 2 the magnets suck all the way in and then at 25 there’s no resistance very weird
Thank you for the video! It gave me enough information to at least attempt fixing my Schwinn 240 Recumbent exercise bike. I have a problem with the resistance drive which causes it to continually search, regardless of the counsel setting. The resistance magnets go from full resistance to none, cycling continually. Any ideas???? Thanks, again!!!
Mine too, find a fix?
Thanks, very helpful. For some reason, maybe vibrations or shock, the resistance was not working.
Much appreciated! Hero!! Thank you!
Great video but damn, an expensive bike should not do this! And nowhere in online reviews talk about this problem.
This works for a Schwinn 130 also...thanks!
This did the trick! Great video
If you are anywhere near MA or RI I will bring you a case of beer. This was my issue and it is now resolved!
You welcome! Looking forward to my beer lol
THANK YOU!! Fixed it!!!!@
Thank you! Fixed my 170
Thanks so much for this video!
Thank you very much for the information, thanks to you I was able to fix the problem.
thank you sir.... yeah i tried the other way.... didn't work... now my wife will think I'm a genius... lol
Awesome stuff, fixed mine as well, thx! ❤
Thanks well explained
If you don’t have a pedal puller I used a 3 jaw puller from harbor freight $20.
BC-6730 i took off the magnetic wheel (the drive pulley) and when i opened it two springs popped out and i dont remember their position. is there anyhow to find some manual for that specific part to show me the proper position of those springs? or any any other way to fix that without having to dumb the hople thing.. thanks
Why is it so difficult to specify the manufacturer. model # or size of the crank puller?
just buy a bike crank pulley, they all the same size!!!!
Yes sir that was the fix for sure. Thanks!
great job. good explanation.
Thanks!!
awesome man, thanks a lot, saved me some money
Welcome 😎
Great video. Right to the point. Very informative. Thank you.
Any advice if it slips to a wider position every time you use the pedals?
Asking here in case someone else has the same issue as my 170 has (and couldn't find an answer online even if I browsed many forum, maybe I didn't search the right thing but anyway)
My 170 is about 2-3 years old and has no apparent mechanical issue. Last month, all of a sudden, the difficulty 5 my wife use daily for about 45 minutes became as difficult as 20ish difficulty. She lowered it to 2 but it was still closer to a 7 difficulty and 1 was basically no resistance.
Unplugging for 3 minutes for the reset didn't help and magically after 2 weeks it got back to normal. 1 week later it bugged again and it now looks like 2 is 7+ difficulty again. 3 minute unplugged didn't this time either.
Since the issue looks to be random, is there something else that could cause the issue? I was about to open it to try and figure it out and haven't yet TBH, but since I found this video and people having issues I guess I could ask if anyone already saw something like that.
Thanks!
I have the same issue. I am going to adjust the POT until I have the exact difficulty of FIVE and unplug the bike. She does not want the variable up and down the hill resistance. Hopfully, the resistance will stay at 5 with no power.
@@richardkduncan3928 I did something similar and easier in the end.
Switched difficulty and unplugged the bike when it got to the desired difficulty. Took a few times but it was pretty easy to retry and took under 5 minutes.
@@AlphaGamingCa Thanks for the idea.
Thank you!!!!! 🎉
My problem is that bike goes to too much resistance. I can get it to no resistance or it stays in too much resistance. Any comments as to what is wrong or how to correct?
just rotate the part i showed in the video in the opposite direction
Great video
Thanks!
You the man!!
This will screw up the magnets control of going going front to back and back to front. You will get more resistance, but the controls WILL be jacked up. Follow the user's manual. I have to set it to 25 and work my way down now. Going from 1 up does nothing because I did this video.
This helped a lot of people that tried what the manual said….so maybe you did something wrong!! Read the comments and see how many people this helped
@@youcanfixthat8636 the settings don't scale right
🥇....Thank you
Helpful - Thank you!
Thank yoi
Thanks for the video bro
I have the 270 model. Do I need to take the screws out on both the left and right side panels?
So it fixes it but it's not calibrated to match the programming. I wonder how they calibrate it from the factory
That motor is more than likely set at a default level that they install in these units. In this case, you just gotta find a new comfort level on the machine💥💥
Hi there, I have a similar bike and the magnet keeps moving back and forth on its own. What should I do?
Hey thanks for the video
My 270 model will not pedal forward at all it’ll will backwards I do hear the motor come on when I switch the resistance if I follow instructions from your video will this help the pedal to release so I can pedal forward or is that a different problem.
Where can I get the tool to remove the pedal?
This is the exact one i used
BW USA Bicycle Crank Puller - Crank Removal Tool for Mountain and Road Bikes with Square Taper Bottom Bracket Spindles a.co/d/8Jgljva
Use a 5/8 or 15mm wrench to remove the left pedal, then pull the left cover over the left crank arm. Turn the pedal opposite direction from normal to remove
@@alanruetten6927 i think he meant the pedal arm. I posted the link for the part i used
@@youcanfixthat8636 thanks for your insight, you saved my 270! But I only took off the left pedal and pulled off the side panel over it. No need to buy a tool to take off the crank or pedal arm.
Anyone have an issue with the blue “screw” coming off? Now the motor and resistance runs continuously
Question for ya..... As soon as I go past 1 it gets so friggin hard I cant pedal. Would this be around the same issue??
I have the same issue now too,can't find an answer. I'm sure it's fixable just not sure how
Hi! I also have a Schwinn 270 with the same problem. Could you please tell me which parts you used? I don't know much about tools but am trying to find the cheapest ones for this repair. Thanks! 🙏
You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the 5 screws that hold the case together. Make sure to remove the case on the left side (if you're sitting in the seat). You'll need a 14 mm socket to remove the screw from the pedal. You then need a specialized tool to remove the pedal - a bicycle crank arm puller (available on Amazon for about $10) an adjustable crescent wrench or vice grips. This is the most difficult step. Notice the video pauses because it takes a good amount of effort to loosen. Then you just need a very small flathead screwdriver to adjust the resistance (about a quarter to a half turn to counter clockwise). It goes back together easily. Good luck.
@@goshkruse Hey again :) So I got the nut off but then tried to use this set but unfortunately the end piece of the puller was too big and it didn't fit into the hole.
www.amazon.com/Bracket-Remover-Extractor-Auxiliary-Mountain/dp/B08B63T9VF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2C69GEW39DPLD&keywords=bike+crank+arm+puller&qid=1661910203&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=bike+crank+arm+puller%2Csporting%2C139&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1
Would you mind linking the one that you used? Thanks!
If you don’t have a crank puller, you can take off the pedal with a standard wrench, then pull the side panel off over the crank arm.
@@alanruetten6927 I got it off and fixed it! Thank you so much! You're awesome!
@@alanruetten6927 how would you take off the pedal with a standard wrench?
What about the 130
@@ashleyjaquez2589 should be the same
Hey do you know any replacement parts for the Crank arm the right side threads are gone for mines sadly so idk what to do not sure if you would have any idea I have the schwinn 270 please and thank you.
Thanks a lot! It worked on my Schwinn 510u.
Thanks!
Thanks!