How to Adjust Seat
A properly adjusted seat is important in any bike-oriented exercise activity. If the seat is too close, excessive strain will
be placed on the knees and quadriceps muscles. If the seat is too far, the resulting reaching action will irritate the feet,
ankles, hips and knees.
Sit on the seat and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. An optimum position allows movement through the
bottom of the stroke without locking the knees or shifting in the seat. The knees should have a slight bend at the point
of fullest leg extension.
If the seat needs to be adjusted, lift the latch bar located underneath the seat. Hold the bar with one hand and use the
other hand to grab the rear of the seat. Slide the seat forward and backward as necessary to the proper position.
Release the bar to complete engagement. Gently slide the seat forward and backward a small distance to ensure it is
locked into place. Check the seat distance and readjust as necessary.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while pedaling the bike. Doing so may cause injury or result in an
uncomfortable workout.
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Seat Latch Bar
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How to Adjust Pedal Straps
The bike pedal straps keep the user’s shoes on the pedals during a workout. The straps should fit comfortably but tight
enough to prevent shoes from slipping at any point in the pedaling rotation. A user should test and adjust the
tightness of the straps before starting a workout.
Use one hand to push the strap latch upward to loosen the ribbed strap. Use the other hand to pull the ribbed strap
out from underneath the strap latch. Rest the foot on the pedal. Wrap the ribbed strap over the foot to determine the
desired length. Push the strap latch upward and thread the ribbed strap through the strap latch to select the
appropriate slot. Let go of the strap latch to secure position.
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Strap Latch
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Strap
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Pedal
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