The powertech pro trainer 1000 features a 9kg flywheel that is chain driven r the pedals come with straps and toe clips making it easier to build up speed using the ball of your foot preventing calf and ankle strainingr the resistance can be fine tuned using the dial system just like in your spin class the adjuster also doubles up as an emergency stopr keep track of your workout using the computer and scroll through the functions using the large single button choose to display time speed