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11  SPECIFICATIONS

Designed Use:  

Consumer or light commercial. 

 

Light Commercial

 

is defined as: any application in which the equipment is used for less than four 

hours per day.

Maximum User Weight:

 

 300 pounds (136 kg)

User Height Range: 

 58 in (147.3 cm) to 80 in (203.2 cm) tall

Workload Range: 

 23 – 365 Watts at 70 rpm and a maximum output of 1200 watts (speed 

dependent)

External Power Requirements: 

 

None.  The 

g•force RT

is a cordless product.

Batteries:

  The display console is powered by (4) rechargeable AA nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) 

batteries.

Heart Rate Monitoring System:

  Contact Heart Rate Sensor Grips are located on the handlebars 

adjacent to the seat.  Telemetry HR straps are also supported.

Physical Dimensions:

  Length: 

60 in  (152.4 cm)

  Height: 

29 in  (73.7 cm)

  Width:  

48 in  (121.9 cm)

Weight: 

 

156 lbs (70.9 kg)

Shipping Dimensions:

  Length: 

66 in  (167.6 cm)

  Height: 

13.5 in  (34.3 cm)

  Width:  

38 in  (96.5 cm)

Weight: 

 

175 lbs (79.5 kg)

Summary of Contents for G-force rt

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...LeMond Fitness Inc 15540 Woodinville Redmond Road Building A Suite 100 Woodinville WA 98072 USA Telephone 1 425 482 6773 Fax 1 425 482 6724...

Page 3: ...onths later in April of 1987 he narrowly escaped death when he was accidentally shot in a hunting accident During a long and painful rehabilitation he set a goal that many considered inconceivable to...

Page 4: ...s Manual Hill Constant Heart Rate Fat burner Race Exclusive 30 minute Greg LeMond Training and Conditioning Programs Anaerobic programs Rev It Up Bust Your Gut Pump the Power Aerobic Intervals Strong...

Page 5: ...AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 SETTING UP AND OPERATING THE g force RT 19 GUIDELINES FOR AN EFFECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRAM 24 PROGRAM PROFILES 27 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 LIMITED WA...

Page 6: ...r severely deconditioned individuals in that it provides more seat adjustability and the lowest pedaling requirement of all other tness recumbents However if you consider yourself such an individual y...

Page 7: ...pets in particular may nd the repetitive motion of the pedals fascinating and this curi osity may result in injury Do not allow any child or pet to touch the bike while it is still in motion Keep all...

Page 8: ...he bike to be situated and used in almost any location in the home with a minimum of disruption Make sure that the chosen location provides adequate room for the equipment while it is in use The physi...

Page 9: ...d used Cut the shipping straps and remove the staples from the bottom edge and then remove the top of the carton The shipping carton contains two separate boxes and the body of the bike Remove the car...

Page 10: ...th one foot attached 1 Rear leveling foot 1 Seat frame 1 Seat bottom 1 Handlebar 1 Console mast 1 Pedals 2 Cup holders 2 Contents of Small Cardboard Box Part Description Quantity Display Console 1 3 4...

Page 11: ...669 3mm hex wrench 1 70668 4mm hex wrench 1 70667 6mm hex wrench 1 70671 pedal wrench 1 3 5 Assembling the Bike The unique serial number of your g force RT is located on the front tubing and near the...

Page 12: ...oned into the alignment notch This will align the attach ment screw holes of the body and the front stabilizer Be careful not to dislocate the plastic sleeve at the opposite side of the tubing If the...

Page 13: ...tach the leveling foot to the rear stabilizer by screwing it into the underside of the rear stabilizer Assume at rst that your oors are level and install each foot snugly against the rear stabilizer 3...

Page 14: ...the batteries into the compartment as indicated on the illustration Insert the negative end into position rst and then gently push the positive end into place 3 Replace the battery compartment cover N...

Page 15: ...le controls the fore aft adjustment of the seat and is located on the right side of the bike Align the 2 holes of the handle with the 2 holes on the right side of the seat carrier Attach the handle wi...

Page 16: ...er which is located on the seat track of the body 2 Located under the seat is a bar that runs the width of the seat Hook the tabs of the seat carrier over the bar on the seat assembly A CAUTION Be car...

Page 17: ...on 3 5 6 Pedals Note All bicycle pedals have a designated left and right Your pedals are marked as such on the pedal itself Left and right orientation on the bike is determined as the position you wou...

Page 18: ...e LeMond Dual sided Indoor Cycling Pedal 3 5 7 Cup Holders 1 Place one cup holder in each bend of the handlebars The cup holders are marked as left L or right R on the underside of the holder 2 Attach...

Page 19: ...2 If the knee is locked move the seat forward If the knee is bent too much move the seat backward 3 To move the seat simply pull up on the handle that is on the RIGHT side and adjacent to the seat Wi...

Page 20: ...1 3 Pedal Strap Adjustment The straps of the g force RT are designed to allow you to adjust the pedal to your individual foot size The pedals include spring loaded locking clips for easy adjustments...

Page 21: ...SAGE DISPLAY will show the data accumulated during your workout Pressing the STOP key three times will return you to the SELECT WORKOUT prompt Enter Press this key when prompted by the MESSAGE DISPLAY...

Page 22: ...u have spent working out and the number of miles you have traveled in your living room Distance HR Toggles between DISTANCE and HR values Distance The total DISTANCE traveled in miles HR The detected...

Page 23: ...wer Race Day Pro le 1 2 3 Allows up to three users to program personal information to be used in the workout programs This information is the data that is needed to accurately calculate feedback funct...

Page 24: ...enough to achieve your desired results Remember that your greatest bene t will come from an increased sense of well being that comes along with a lifestyle that includes physical activity People who h...

Page 25: ...al speed until you feel the muscles in your legs begin to relax Slowly increase your heart rate to about 110 120 beats per minute Once you have warmed up su ciently begin your workout Your workout wil...

Page 26: ...se the level of discomfort you will expe rience when you tackle your next workout More importantly though proper warm up and cool down segments will greatly decrease your risk of injury Most important...

Page 27: ...ging hill workout is best followed by an easy day that allows your body to recover from the previous days e orts For example you can choose a challenging workout such as a RACE against Greg LeMond on...

Page 28: ...e circle of lights represents Greg and the outside circle of lights represents you The ashing LED represents the racer See if you can overtake Greg during your workout and win the race 6 PROGRAM PROFI...

Page 29: ...arget heart rate of 70 is 126 bpm When setting up the CONSTANT HR program the MESSAGE DISPLAY will ask you to enter your age Once your age has been entered the console will calculate your target heart...

Page 30: ...calories per hour at the same e ort than a person who weighs less Entering Weight Your current body weight is used to calculate your caloric expenditure After selecting a PROFILE the MESSAGE DISPLAY w...

Page 31: ...WORKOUT prompt choose any of the DEFINED PROGRAMS by pressing the cor responding key and then pressing the ENTER key The MANUAL program is a good one to start with 2 Once the program has been entered...

Page 32: ...ep in mind that physiological data in the FEED BACK DISPLAY is only accurate when you have entered in your pro le accurately Remember that you cannot use the QUICK START key with the CONTINUOUS HR pro...

Page 33: ...PROGRAM Using the or keys scroll through the six di erent programs and select your program by pressing ENTER 3 Once a program has been entered the MESSAGE DISPLAY will guide you through set up of the...

Page 34: ...lop greater strength and endurance Higher intensity an aerobic e orts of varied duration are followed by moderate intensity recovery segments A sure winner for those who want to see results fast 6 PRO...

Page 35: ...very segments aerobic strength and fat metabolism are the main objectives Just a couple of STRONG AND STEADY workouts a week will have you looking leaner and breathing easier in no time BUST YOUR GUT...

Page 36: ...h STRONG AND STEADY to enhance fat metabolism and improve aerobic capacity 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PEAK POWER ANAEROBIC INTERVAL 30 MINUTE WORKOUT 30 SEC I...

Page 37: ...2 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 RACE DAY 30 MINUTE WORKOUT 30 SEC INCREMENTS 1 2 3...

Page 38: ...two minutes the display console will turn itself o If you stop pedaling during a workout the display console will behave in the same manner as if you had pressed the STOP key You can change the units...

Page 39: ...mois ture on the display console Keeping the display console free of ngerprints and sweat will extend the life of the console Regularly Thoroughly clean the housing of the bike Clean the top of the pe...

Page 40: ...on frequency and type of use as well as di erences between brands The g force RT require rechargeable AA nickel metal hydride bat teries Never replace with conventional alkaline batteries Doing so wil...

Page 41: ...EM Bike makes clicking noises SOLUTION Silly as it sounds this is often simply a matter of shoelaces or pedal straps hitting the side covers of the bike SOLUTION So you say it s not the shoelaces Remo...

Page 42: ...e failure or loss caused by accident neglect abuse improper maintenance or failure to follow instructions or warnings in this Owner s Manual 6 Use of the product in a manner for which it was not desig...

Page 43: ...lusions may not apply to you Claims Warranty service may be obtained by contacting the authorized LeMond Fitness dealer from whom you purchased the product or by contacting LeMond Fitness between the...

Page 44: ...please contact our LeMond Fitness Customer Service Department at 1 425 482 6773 between the hours of 7 00 a m 5 00 p m M F Paci c time for assistance ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN THE BOX BELOW LeMond...

Page 45: ...d dependent External Power Requirements None The g force RTis a cordless product Batteries The display console is powered by 4 rechargeable AA nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries Heart Rate Monitoring...

Page 46: ...owever there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If your installation does cause interference to radio television or other electronic equipment reception tur...

Page 47: ...the product complete the following information and return to LeMond Fitness within 60 working days from the date of equipment installation NAME OF PURCHASER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP COUNTRY PHONE FAX Pl...

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Page 56: ...LeMond Fitness Inc 15540 Woodinville Redmond Road Building A Suite 100 Woodinville WA 98072 USA www Lemond tness com Telephone 1 425 482 6773 Fax 1 425 482 6724 Document 300205 Rev B...

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