7
1.2
S
ETUP
Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle exercise bike.
W
HERE TO
P
LACE THE
L
IFECYCLE
®
E
XERCISE
B
IKE
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used.
See Section 7, titled
Specifications,
for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of 8 to 12
inches, or 21 to 30 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side. Allow
a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the front or rear of the bike to any other object or surface.
H
OW TO
S
TABILIZE THE
L
IFECYCLE
E
XERCISE
B
IKE
After placing the bike in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting
to rock it from side to side. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit
must be leveled. Determine which foot is not resting completely on the
floor. Loosen the jam nut with an open-end 9/16-inch wrench, and
rotate the stabilizing foot to lower it. Verify that the bike is stable, and
repeat the adjustment as necessary until the unit no longer rocks. Lock
the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar.
H
OW TO
A
DJUST THE
S
EAT
It is important to adjust the seat to an optimal height for pedal-
ing on the Lifecycle exercise bike. Pedaling with the seat too
low can place excessive strain on the knees and quadriceps
muscles. Pedaling with the seat too high can irritate the feet,
ankles, hips, and knees. To determine whether or not the seat
requires adjustment, sit on it and place the balls of the feet on
the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at
the lowest point of its rotation. It should be possible to pedal
without locking the knees or shifting in the seat.
The bike features a vertical ratchet seat adjustment system,
which makes it easy and safe to change the height of the seat
quickly.
To raise the seat, either lift the body so that there is no weight on the seat, or get off the bike.
Then, simply pull the seat upward to the desired height, and let it lock into place. Test and re-
adjust the seat height as necessary.
To lower the seat, first get off the bike. Holding the seat, pull up the adjustment lever in front of
the seat post to unlock the post, let the seat slide down to the desired height, and release the
lever to lock the post into place. Test and re-adjust the seat height as necessary.
CAUTION: When using the height adjustment mechanism to change the height of
a partially raised seat, hold the seat to prevent it from falling on the hand.
MISE EN GARDE - Lorsque vous utilisez le mécanisme de réglage de la hauteur
pour monter une selle déjà partiellement surélevée, maintenez cette dernière afin
qu'elle ne vous tombe pas sur la main.
The bike’s seat post can be adjusted in half-inch increments within a 13-inch range. A total of 26
height settings are possible.