General Information
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Why is there a clicking sound coming from the speed (RPM) sensor? Is it broken?
• A faint clicking or ticking sound may be heard coming from the speed sensor while the bike is in use, this is
normal operation. The clicking sound is the magnetic switch inside the sensor counting the RPMs and is a sign
that the sensor is operating correctly.
When I try to enter service mode, I am getting a screen that says “ENTER PASSCODE,” what is the passcode and how do I
enter it?
• The passcode is “218” To enter it, use the AVG/MAX button to scroll through a 1-9 number count, use the light
button to accept the number once “2” “1” and “8” have selected.
How do I turn off/on the passcode lock for service mode?
• To turn off the passcode, enter service mode by holding the STAGE and AVG/MAX buttons at the same time until
the passcode screen appears, enter “218” for the passcode, then us the AVG/MAX button to scroll until you see
“PASSCODE” and press the light button to access the passcode options. From here, the passcode can be turned
off or on.
Why do I have to calibrate the Echelon2(G) console monthly?
• The Echelon2(G) console is the most stable and reliable group cycle computer that Schwinn has ever produced.
If you are encountering inaccurate watts/power/calories ensure that the console firmware is updated to V1.6 or
greater; see below for instructions on how to check the firmware version. Always perform the Zeropoint Calibra-
tion with the calibration tool. Ensure that the brake magnets are the proper width apart. If the console is being
improperly calibrated, you may want to apply the passcode feature to keep unauthorized users from entering
the service menu
The amount of calories that the console shows for my ride are lower than the amount of calories that my heart rate mon-
itor says I burned. How are calories calculated on the Echelon2(G)? Why are they lower than what my heart rate monitor
says?
• Calories on the Echelon2(G) are calculated directly from the power, and are a true measure of the amount of
energy expended by turning the pedals. The Echelon2(G) calories do not take into account any biological factors
such as age, weight, and gender. The Echelon2(G) calories also do not take into account calories burned due to
a person’s normal metabolic rate. Heart rate monitors use heart rate, age, gender, and weight to estimate how
many calories a person burns. The heart rate monitor not only accounts for work done on the bike, but also
resting metabolic rate while doing the work. So the heart rate monitor calories will likely always be higher than
the calories calculated by the Echelon2(G). The amount of difference between the two will depend on physical
fitness level and biological factors of individual riders.
How do I check the current firmware version on the Echelon2(G) console?
• To check the current firmware version on the Echelon2(G) console, do the following:
i. Press the ON/OFF button at the top of the display
ii. Push and hold the STAGE and AVG/MAX buttons at the same time until “Carbon Blue” appears
on the display, this is the landing screen for the service menu.
iii. Press the AVG/MAX button to scroll through the service menu until “SYSTEM” is displayed,
then press the light button to enter the SYSTEM menu.
iv. The current firmware version will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display.
