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GETTING STARTED
Welcome to a new breed of exercise equipment— xRide™ by Octane Fitness! You will soon be experiencing
a great ride as you challenge yourself with its sophisticated electronics and the variety of pre-programmed
workouts. Getting started is easy; just move one of the moving handlebars toward the back of the unit and have
a seat. Check out the program descriptions found later in this manual, and you are on your way!
Adjusting the Seat
The comfort and effectiveness of the workout on the xR650 begins with proper seat position. Both the height of
the seat and the tilt of the seat back on the xR650 seat are adjustable, ensuring that you can find just the right
position to suit your preference and deliver the best possible workout.
Note: When adjusting seat height or tilt, make sure you hear and feel the adjustment mechanism lock
into position.
Adjusting seat height
Adjust seat height on the xR650 Series using the handle located
just under the front edge of the seat. While bracing yourself
with your feet on the platform, lift up on the handle and use
your legs to move the seat into a comfortable height. Place
your feet on the pedals and pedal forward, stopping when one
pedal is at its lowest point. Check the position of your leg on
this pedal; your knee should be slightly bent. If your leg is fully
extended, or your knee is bent too much, readjust the seat
height until you have the proper leg extension.
Adjusting seat back tilt
Adjust the tilt of the seat back on the xR650 Series using the
handle located just under the left edge of the seat. You may
choose one of five positions, with position 1 being the most
upright and position 5 being the most reclined. To adjust, pull
out the yellow knob to disengage the tilt lock. Press back to
recline or shift your weight slightly forward to tilt the seat back
up. Release the handle, then shift your weight slightly until you hear the tilt lock pop into position.
Note: Once you have adjusted the tilt of the seat back to a comfortable position, pedal forward and
recheck your leg extension. You may need to readjust the seat height to compensate for the
change in tilt.
Tip: Be sure to record the position numbers of both the seat height (1-20) and the seat back tilt (1-5)
so that you can quickly set the seat when you are ready to begin your next workout.
Tilt
Adjustment
Height
Adjustment