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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| True E1:stall error | 1/1/2008 | mike davis |
| Q: I was using the treadmill and the E1:stall error came up and stopped on me. I have turned the ... A: E1 stall error is usually a lower board problem, that means you may have to replace the lower board. ... | ||
| BodyTECH by Formula Ventures | 12/31/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have a Four Station home gym made by Formula Ventures that is disassembled. I am finally in a ... A: finding a manual might be hard since that unit is no longer sold. you can try to put it together ... | ||
| New Balance Recumbent Bike Console Issues | 12/31/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have a New Balance Series 7.0 recumbent bike and for some reason, the console is going haywire. ... A: Hey Jennifer, Sounds like the console is either not plugged in all the way or it is defective. ... | ||
| treadmill | 12/30/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Davis, I have a Nordic Track C2150 treadmill. Recently, my wife experienced a "slippage" of the ... A: you will need to loosen the tension on the drive belt and remove the front roller out of it's ... | ||
| slipping when pedalling | 12/27/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: My seldom used Proteus PEC4650 magnetic resistance bike slips sometimes as I pedal. I have checked ... A: im not too sure if the clutch would "slip". it is possible that the axle is failing. another ... | ||
| slipping when pedalling | 12/26/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: My seldom used Proteus PEC4650 magnetic resistance bike slips sometimes as I pedal. I have checked ... A: it still sounds like the belt is loose. can you take off the cover and have someone pedal the bike ... | ||
| treadmill | 12/23/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Davis, I have a Nordic Track C2150 treadmill. Recently, my wife experienced a "slippage" of the ... A: if you've tightened the running belt and the slipping still occurs you'll have to look at the drive ... | ||
| Image 12.5 Elliptical Reed Switrch adjustment | 12/21/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have an Image 12.5 Elliptical, which is a rebranded Nordic Track CX 938. The RPM is off slightly, ... A: you would move it as close as possible. i use a credit card as a spacer. usually reed switches ... | ||
| Power to console gone--what happened? | 12/20/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Picked up a used NordicTrack Treadmill exp1000. Tested at the store and all was fine. Brought ... A: sounds like you have a defective upper console or a loose cable harness. take off the cover and ... | ||
| Nordic Track Elliptical Reed Switch | 12/17/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have the same problem listed in another question that the console will not recognize that anyone ... A: i doubt the screwdriver will conduct the power to the other wire. it sounds like the same issue, ... | ||
| Formula Star Quality Power supply | 12/15/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have a Formula Star Quality Magnetic Resistance Cycle exercise bike. It is a Model 509100-01 with ... A: usually the power supply specs are next to the serial number. try looking at the bottom of the bike ... | ||
| exercise equipment help | 12/13/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I'm looking to soon purchase exercise equipment. I have a low budget and am wanting to tone and firm ... A: i would suggest looking into an elliptical. you can tone your legs, arms, chest and back. to firm ... | ||
| Nordic Track Treadmill | 12/10/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Have a NOrdic Track treadmill that was purchased from Sears thats a little over four years old (out ... A: are you getting any lights at all? you may want to verify the plug in the wall is working. you ... | ||
| life fitness x5i | 12/9/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: doesn't change resistance. Very hard to use the strides, even when there is no power. i have ... A: it sounds like to power going to magnet is not consistent. That would be consistent with a ... | ||
| elliptical help | 12/9/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me find a cheap, but good elliptical. I am looking to spend around ... A: i would suggest craigslist. be sure to stay local so you can see and try the machine. resale on ... | ||
| Q45e elliptical machine | 12/8/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: When I plug on my q45e elliptical machine, it comes on, the console displays appropriately and then ... A: Sounds like one of the stride motors are failing. Either that or the lower board if failing. My ... | ||
| rowing machine | 12/7/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: mike A friend gave me a rowing machine as I was looking for something else for my home gym that I ... A: I'm guessing that you have the resistance has high as it will go. You might want to verify your ... | ||
| True Treadmill 500 Series | 12/6/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Mike, at the risk of you answering "I have no clue", here goes. I was walking with the incline up ... A: You can recalibrate the machine yourself. it's kind of a long explanation so to save us both time ... | ||
| Lifecycle 6500 resistance problem | 12/5/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Hey Mike, The Lifecycle is applying too much tension. It pedals freely and as soon as I turn it on ... A: It sounds like the alternator controller board is failing. Does the console act as if the machine ... | ||
| Repair costs for elliptical machine | 12/5/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a used Life Fitness XTR 9500 from a guy who inherited it when he bought ... A: Hey Lisa, Yeah that is an awesome deal for the unit. Parts are no problem for that unit. That ... | ||
| Bally Lifecycle 6500 | 12/5/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: How can I reset the indicator board as it will not come up even with very fast pedling. Thank You A: sounds like the battery is dead, can you find a battery access point on the back of the console? if ... | ||
| isolating a muscle | 12/5/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I want to find out if is possible to work out my chest without exercising any other muscles of my ... A: To totally isolate ANY muscle group is pretty impossible. You can however FOCUS on a specific ... | ||
| Nordic Track Elliptical NEL 0794 | 12/4/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: What an amazing service you are providing! Thanks in advance. I have a nordic track elliptical as ... A: Sounds like the reed switch (rpm sensor) is defective or not plugged in. You will need to open up ... | ||
| RT 245 REEBOK EXERCISE BICYCLE | 12/2/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I HAVE A RT245 REEBOK EXCERCISE BIKE. THE MOTORISED TENSION NO LONGER WORKS. I CHECKED FOR 6 V DC ... A: Hey Al, Yeah it's the servo motor for sure, contact ICON fitness at iconfitness.com. you'll click ... | ||
| Nordic Track TRL 625 recumbent bike | 12/1/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have a Nordic Track TRL625 recumbent bike that has a display that resets when the program and / or ... A: it sounds like it could be a defective reed switch. disconnect the wire from the reed switch and ... | ||
| Stationary bike seat | 12/1/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: mike I spend a lot of time on my bike. It has a nice seat but lately I am getting chaffing and a ... A: They do make padded seat covers for stationary bikes. Either search online or go to your nearest ... | ||
| bike or orbitreck? | 12/1/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Which is better excersise machine: statyonary bicycle or orbitreck? Thanks! A: After looking at the Orbitrek I would yes that a good stationary bike will serve you better. The ... | ||
| resistance slipps when trying to pedal bike | 11/30/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have a Level One magnetic resistance bike. When I pedal it, it keeps slipping, it has a little ... A: Does the magnet move over the disc when you increase resistance? if the magnet does move over the ... | ||
| freespirit treadmill | 11/30/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I own a 6 year old freestyle treadmill bought from Sears. I have used it alot mostly jogging at a ... A: sounds like you need a new running belt, you may need a new deck as well. either way the reason the ... | ||
| Nordic Track C1800 | 11/28/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: We moved the Nordic track to a different location in our exercise room-now, while the module lights ... A: great once you've cracked open the case look for good electrical connections, make sure that the ... | ||
| Nordic Track C1800 | 11/28/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: We moved the Nordic track to a different location in our exercise room-now, while the module lights ... A: are you getting any error message from the console? try starting the treadmill and while increasing ... | ||
| sunny elliptical trainer | 11/25/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I'm thinking of buying a sunny elliptical trainer because it is cheap compared to other brands.But ... A: Hey Katie, I've never heard of that brand either but that doesn't mean it's not any good. The ... | ||
| Nordic Track SL720 | 11/24/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I got this bike three years ago following my second knee replacement. It worked well. The last ... A: Sounds like you need to replace the control panel. I'll tell you a little secret. If you contact ... | ||
| part for outdated exercise bike | 11/22/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I need a new drive belt for an old Chaparral Exercise Cycle. In scanning the net, I noticed Chap. ... A: Your best bet will to be searching the web for drive belt manufacturers. Once you've got a list ... | ||
| is it worth it | 11/21/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Earlier this year, I have been exercising to build some definition and lose some fat. I am not ... A: My personal experience with body weight gyms is weak at beat. I've had very few people tell me that ... | ||
| recumbent bike | 11/20/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: i am having trouble with my bike. i have a magnetic recumbent bike. when i pedal, the tension ... A: It sounds like the servo motor that increases and decreases the tension is failing. Have you taken ... | ||
| Bally's Lifecycle | 11/18/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have an old Bally's Lifecycle that doesn't power up with pedaling. I've changed the 9 volt ... A: Robert, Your unit may have another internal battery. Open up the case and see if there is a big ... | ||
| is it worth it | 11/16/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: Earlier this year, I have been exercising to build some definition and lose some fat. I am not ... A: Looking at your current fitness level I would spend my money on an adjustable workout bench and a ... | ||
| threadmill | 11/15/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I have a threadmill with loose floor/belt. Do I need to replace it or can it be adjusted/fixed? ... A: the belt can be tightened. you will find at the rear of the treadmill two tightening screws on ... | ||
| Schwinn elliptical | 11/15/2007 | mike davis |
| Q: I purchased a Schwinn elliptical machine exactly one year ago. I've used it very little due to ... A: I know you've changed the batteries but are you sure those batteries are actually working? I know ... | ||
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Fitness Equipment / Exercise Machine Repair
Answers by Expert:
mike davis
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
all fitness equipment related repairs and service, fitness questions should be sent to fitness trainers.
Experience
3 years
Education/Credentials
on site repair training
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