Elite TURNO, Instructions Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Turno cycling simulator
INTRODUCTION
Training with the Turno is a simple and effective
way to improve the performance of riders at all
levels.
The design of the Turno is based the principle
of the direct transmission of the athlete’s power.
The trainer connects directly to the bicycle chain
and a cutting-edge system of timing belt pulleys,
designed by Elite, uniformly transmits the force
applied to the pedals to the resistance unit to
optimise indoor training.
The hometrainer resistance increases with speed;
use higher gearing to work on power or lower
gearing to work on agility and pedal cadence.
There is a wide range of available resistance
levels, perfect for beginners, more experienced
cyclists and seasoned pros.
Turno has been designed, developed and
produced, after years of study and testing of
professional, amateur and recreational cyclists
(on the road, the trail and the track), to create a
high level indoor trainer to fit specific individual
goals and to test and evaluate performance levels.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Before using your trainer, carefully read the
warnings listed below for your health and safety.
1. Before beginning a training programme,
undergo a physical examination certifying good
health.
2. Choose a training level compatible with your
physical endurance and the status of your health.
3. When using the trainer, select a training
program and adjust it so that it is compatible with
your fitness level and health.
4. If you feel particularly fatigued or sore while
exercising, stop using the trainer immediately and
consult your doctor.
The above warnings are general and not
exhaustive of all the precautions that should be
taken for the proper and safe use of the trainer;
which is solely the responsibility of the user.
DISCLAIMER
Elite S.r.l. is not liable for any temporary or
permanent damage to the physical integrity of the
user, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the
use of the trainer.
RESISTANCE
Pedalling resistance is generated by a fluid
technology braking system for extremely quiet
training sessions. Fluid resistance increases
automatically with speed, similar to (but more
focused than) the air resistance experienced on
the road.
The Turno resistance curve as a function of speed
is parabolic and this is the reason for the wide
range of available resistance.
To get the most from this range, the training focus
should be more on pedalling cadence rather than
speed. Concentrate on agility, using a higher
cadence at a low power output, by using lower
gears. It is also possible to focus on power by
using a lower cadence level with higher gears,
or choose intermediate gearing for a balance
between agility and power.
You can of course adjust to obtain the combination
you desire.
Both amateurs and pros alike can benefit from the
wide range of resistance available with the Turno.
NOTES
• Turno is equipped with a freehub body compatible
with 9/10/11-speed cassettes by Shimano
®
/
SRAM ® or by other manufacturers that use the
Shimano
®
Standard.
An accessory freehub body compatible with
Campagnolo
®
9/10/11 speed cassettes is available
to replace the original Shimano compatible body
provided on Turno; body replacement instructions
can be found on page 12.
If you are unsure about the type of derailleur on
your bicycle, refer to the bicycle documentation
or contact your dealer to ensure compatibility with
Turno.