If you are considering buying exercise bike equipment for home workouts, an important factor to consider is the type of resistance, which is often asked: Which is better, friction resistance or magnetic resistance? Today, we will discuss in depth The pros and cons of each type. Magnetoresistance As the name suggests, exercise bikes with this mechanism use magnets to generate force while riding. The distance between the magnets on either side of the flywheel can simply be adjusted to increase or decrease drag. This adjustment is usually accomplished through buttons on the smart exercise bike. Exercise models that use magnetic resistance include the Peloton and Nordictrack exercise bikes. Frictional resistance The mechanical frictional resistance of the spinning exercise bike is applied through the felt pad, which exerts direct pressure on the flywheel. To increase resistance, the knob is usually turned manually to press the pads more tightly against the wheel. This traditional form of resistance tends to be less expensive and easier (and cheaper) to fix if something goes wrong. Popular models that use friction resistance include the Bowflex C6 bike and the ProForm bike. How We choose the resistance of exercise bike equipment? There are several reference factors as […]