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Summary of Contents for Matrix Bike

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Page 3: ...ke Assembling the X Bike Indoor Performance Bike Adjusting the X Bike Indoor Performance Bike Using your X Bike Indoor Performance Bike Page 9 Maintenance Instructions Page 11 Parts Removal and Replacement Page 15 Equipment and Technical Specifications Page 24 Exploded views and Parts Identification List Page 25 Product Features Page 28 Warranty Statements and Registration Card Page 32 Index Page ...

Page 4: ... Bike Indoor Performance Cycle make sure that all users refer to this manual The manual should be made available to all users Only operate the X Bike Indoor Bike on a solid level surface in a well lit and well ventilated area Make sure the seat and handlebars are securely fastened before use Never allow children on the bike or allow children to play unsupervised near the bike Serious injury could ...

Page 5: ...bsorb sweat from your body and the handlebars Never ride the X Bike Indoor Performance Bike in a standing position at high revolutions per minute RPM Always maintain your pelvis over the centre line of the X Bike Indoor Performance Bike Never adjust the resistance of the flywheel and the resistance of the X Bars Handlebar System when standing Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommend...

Page 6: ... the exercise benefits of the Matrix X Bike Indoor Cycle It s the only total body cardiovascular group exercise workout based on a vibrant engaging and real outdoor sport mountain biking During the immersive fun fit classes you ride with a certified X Biking Instructor to the sound of custom beats over a variety of simulated trails Techniques like pumping up a climb banking the bars side to side t...

Page 7: ...d ensure that you have the following parts necessary to assemble your X Bike Indoor Cycle X Bike Indoor Cycle Frame x 1 X Bars Handlebar System Head Unit x 1 Handlebar Assembly x 1 X Bars to X Bike Adaptor x 1 Seat x 1 Seat Post x 1 Leveller Feet x 4 Quick Release x 1 Base Leg Front x 1 Base Leg Rear x 1 Bolts Nuts and Washers for legs x 4sets Pedals x 1L 1R B Assembling the Bike All references to...

Page 8: ... to set the height position Slide the seat assembly onto the seat post and fit the quick release handle provided from the bottom upwards Fit the thumbscrew at the top of the quick release bolt to secure until you are ready to set the fore aft position Seat Fore Aft Adjust Lever Seat Height Adjuster Knob 6 To fit the X Bars Handlebar System Head unit you must first fit the adaptor Remove the bottom...

Page 9: ...ote orientation of handlebar and position of Grip shift 9 Fit the pedals which are marked as if you are seated on the bike R for right and L for left Carefully thread the right pedal in the crank with your fingers do not cross thread the pedal in the crank arm Use a size 15 wrench tool to tighten the pedal Repeat the step for the left pedal Do not over tighten Note The left pedal is reverse thread...

Page 10: ...fitted onto the X Bars System Head Unit Minor adjustment can be achieved by turning the adjuster wheel at the cable exit on the Grip shift either clockwise or counter clockwise depending on whether it need to be increased or decreased If the resistance needs more adjustment than is available in the minor adjustment block it can be set up as follows 1 Turn the minor adjuster wheel on the Grip shift...

Page 11: ... lower the X Bar System headstock until the required measurement has been achieved Reapply the quick release knob to lock Note the final position mark on the handlebar stem for future use 3 If you do not own a bike and are setting the height up for the first time it is suggested to set the handlebars at the same height as the seat for a datum and then try different heights to get the arrangement m...

Page 12: ...rt rate monitoring device you can set your speed and resistance that allows you to attain your target heart rate zone Pumping the X Bars 1 Once you are confident with the pedalling motion of the X Bike set the flywheel resistance to a comfortable setting and get into a standing position on the bike while continuing to pedal at a steady rate To familiarise yourself with the pumping motion set the h...

Page 13: ...ists you should consult your medical doctor immediately Pedalling Resistance Pedalling resistance is controlled by the turning of the Twist grip located on the right side of the handlebar The minimum resistance setting is located with the Twist Grip turned fully clockwise increasing to a maximum Resistance when the Twist Grip is turned fully counter clockwise It may be adjusted at any time during ...

Page 14: ... the right side of the bike and the flywheel is on the front For identification purposes the serial number of the X Bike Indoor Cycle is located on the front support Leg and the serial number for the X Bars System is located internally on the main base plate which can be accessed by removing the bottom cover Front of Bike Frame Serial Number Tool List The following tools will be needed to carry ou...

Page 15: ...nce cable to compensate The resistance cable can be adjusted as follows o Turn the minor adjuster wheel on the Grip shift fully clockwise so that there will be sufficient cable in the minor adjustment block for future checks o Using a 6mm hex key loosen the bolt at the bottom of the V Brake to release the cable for adjustment Minor Cable Adjuster Cable Release Bolt CHECKLIST OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...

Page 16: ...ge surfaces and or leave a white residue 5 If you should need assistance or service contact your Matrix service department See details at www matrix fitness com Monthly 1 Chain Tensioning Inspect the chain for tensioning by rotating the crank to drive the flywheel forward Do this motion in turns to assess if there is free play between the crank and the flywheel Tensioning the flywheel is achieved ...

Page 17: ...Handlebar Mechanism a Mechanism Hardware Examine the handlebar system assembly for general mechanism looseness Check all 4 main pivot bolts the 2 large bolts in the centre of the assembly and the main damper pin through the end of the damper If any looseness is present tighten before reassembly In the event that any of these bolts have been found to be loose they should be checked again at the nex...

Page 18: ...ake mechanism Cable Release Bolt 3 Remove the screw at the back of the pad housing to release Drop the pad out of the assembly 4 Fit new pad into the V Brake assembly on both sides Refit the screws complete with the spring and washers Tighten to within 2 full turns from the end 5 Turn the Grip shift fully clockwise to the minimum resistance setting Using one hand compress the 2 pads of the V Brake...

Page 19: ...e flywheel bracket 4 The flywheel axle can then be removed from the slide taking care to support its weight when it drops out 40 pounds 18 2kg Care should also be taken not to drop the flywheel onto the frame below as the paintwork will be damaged 5 The chain can now be eased off over the front chain sprocket 6 The flywheel is replaced by following steps 1 to 5 in reverse 7 To Tension the chain tu...

Page 20: ...shown Replace the clamp cap and leave slightly loose until the Grip shift has been refitted and tightened 9 The Grip shift should be refitted to the right side of the bars ensuring that the cable exit is facing back toward the user with about 5 to 10mm clearance between it and the top of the cover Note the orientation of the handlebar and bar ends 10 Tighten the 4 clamp bolts ensuring a that the m...

Page 21: ...is free from contact with the flywheel and position 2 just makes contact Removing Pedal Crank Arms Left Crank Arm 1 Use an 8mm Hex key to remove the pedal crank bolt 2 Thread a bicycle crank arm puller onto the crank arm shaft 3 As you tighten the crank arm puller on the shaft the crank arm will be extracted from the crank arm shaft Remove the crank arm from the frame 4 Apply a thin coat of grease...

Page 22: ...aring cup is reverse threaded 5 Check the left bearing cup If the bearing cup is loose tighten with your fingers Then use the bottom bracket tool to tighten the bearing cup by rotating the bottom bearing cup tool an additional 10º clockwise 6 Verify that the bottom bracket spindle is not loose by tugging on the spindle shaft 7 Use the lock ring removal tool to tighten the lock ring Note Prevent th...

Page 23: ...stall the new pedals by lightly greasing the threads and reversing steps 1 to 3 Replacing the Saddle from the seat post 1 Using a 6mm hex key loosen the bolt to release the seat clamp Seat Clamp Bolt 2 Lift the seat off the seat post 3 Position the new seat on the seat post level and align the seat as required and tighten the clamp securely Removing the X Bars Covers Top Cover 1 First remove the h...

Page 24: ... before tightening any one to ensure that the holes are correctly lined up Bottom Cover 1 Using a 4mm hex key remove the 2 bolts holding the bottom cover onto the assembly to gain access Bottom cover bolts 2 Drop the bottom cover downwards from the assembly 3 Refitting is simply to locate the fixing holes and fit the bolts back in Replacing the Damper 1 For this section only replace with genuine d...

Page 25: ... 4 loops and move the mechanism right and left a few times to ensure that the grease has made contact all around the loop 7 Refit the covers as directed in the cover removal section Lubricating the Mechanism 1 Remove top covers as directed in the cover removal section 2 Using a grease tube with a fine dispensing nozzle point the nozzle into the following areas Inner Spring Pillars Outer Spring Pil...

Page 26: ... on the sides of the slider 6 Refit the covers as directed in the cover removal section Replacing the Damper Slider 1 Remove the top and side covers as directed in the covers removal section 2 Using 10mm and 13mm wrenches undo the nut from the damper pin at the moving end of the damper Remove all components from damper pin noting their position for reassembly 3 Replace the 2 damper sliders with th...

Page 27: ...ntal Throw 102mm Maximum Vertical Throw 60 8mm Return to Zero Yes RTZ spring resistance From 300N at centre to 775N at extremes X Bar Damping resistance adjustability 10Kg f to 50Kg f X Bar Damping range 7 positions Max allowable force up on handlebars 500N Max allowable force down on handlebars 1000N Max Force Fwd Back on the handlebars 500N Maximum torque about head tube 170 N m General Nominal ...

Page 28: ...ER 4 1 KICK PLATE 9 3 HANDLEBAR 4 2 KICK PLATE COVER 9 4 BAR END 4 3 FENDER 9 5 CABLE ASSSEMBLY 4 4 FENDER BOLT SET 9 6 POWER ADJUSTER 4 5 INNER CHAIN GUARD 9 7 HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB SET 4 6 RUBBERSEAL 9 8 RESISTANCE SYSTEM 4 7 EX CHAIN GUARD WITH SEAL 9 9 RESISTANCE PAD 4 8 CHAIN GUARD BOLT SET 9 10 RIGHT CHAIN ADJUST 4 9 RUBBER GUARD 9 11 LEFT CHAIN ADJUST 5 1 FLYWHEEL 9 12 SQUARE RUBBER CAP 5 2 ...

Page 29: ...26 X Bars Exploded View ...

Page 30: ... CP X BAR 28 1282 AX2A00 001 4 AX2A D12XM8X36L S15C CP 29 212 1004E5 4 M8 SPRING WASHER CP 30 212 1007 4 2 M10XT1 2 UCP 31 1283 BP6500 001 2 BP65 W12XH14 MC901 32 1285 WS4400 001 1 WS44 D20Xd8 1X8 UPE 33 1282 FB2700 001 1 FB27 D10Xd8XL8 GSM0810 08 34 212 1058C1 2 6 3 13XT1 2 CP M6 35 212 4002D6 1 M6 CP T 6 NYLON NUT 36 1282 AX2D00 001 1 AX2D D8XL45 1 SCM430 CP 37 1286 JP3700 001 2 JP37 A6061 T6 AN...

Page 31: ... Unit Height Adjustment Knobs Damper Access Seal Levelling Feet Flywheel Resistance Pads PU Transport Wheels Centre Slider Block Handlebar and Bar End Grips Return to Zero Springs Resistance Cable Twist Grip to V Brake Return to Zero Spring Pillars All other part and components are protected under the warranty for twelve months after date of purchase The X Bike Frame is protected under the warrant...

Page 32: ... and easier o 3 x 1 75mm x 25mm felt pads to provide smooth pedal action and evenly distributed resistance o KMC S10 Stainless Steel chain x 1 8 116 links for low maintenance o Shimano SF MX30 x1 8 16T freewheel and 52 tooth steel chain ring for added life o VP D68 aluminium alloy two sided pedals with chrome molly axles allowing a choice of SPD clip less or half toe clip Adjustability o Fully ind...

Page 33: ...acquer coating system for unrivalled presentation and corrosion resistance o Integrated moving covers system displaying working geometry o Stylish front fender enhancing X Bike s look and keeping the corporate curved image throughout o Contoured highly cushioned seat male and female for maximum comfort o Rider controls are all conveniently located simple to use and allow for maximum rider comfort ...

Page 34: ...ts Mobility Storage o Two Large 3 75mm diameter polyurethane transport wheels to absorb uneven floor surfaces and also to assist when moving X Bike through door thresholds Polyurethane won t scuff or mark floors either Additional Features Options o Easily accessible water bottle holder o New integrated water bottle holder holds 1 litre bottles of any shape o SPD Compatibility o Elbow pads and arm ...

Page 35: ..._____ X BIKE INDOOR PERFORMANCE BIKE 6 MONTH WEAR PARTS The following parts list includes all wear parts that are protected under the warranty terms for a period of six months past the date of X Bike Indoor Performance Bike purchase Damper Unit Height Adjustment Knobs Damper Access Seal Levelling Feet Flywheel Resistance Pads PU Transport Wheels Centre Slider Block Handlebar and Bar End Grips Retu...

Page 36: ...EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you LIMITED REMEDY Unless otherwise provided the sole remedy under the above warranty or any implied warranty is limited to the replacement of defective parts with those of equal or greater value at the sole discretion of Matrix IN NO EVENT SHALL MATRIX...

Page 37: ...______ ______________________________ City _____________________________________ Country _______________________________ I have read the Owner s Manual I understand the health and safety cautionary notes contained therein and that I must post a copy of the X Biking Safety Notice prominently in the place where the bikes are used I understand the maintenance procedures as per the Owner s Manual that...

Page 38: ...35 Dear new Matrix X Bike Performance Indoor Bike Owner This is the backside of the Warranty Reply Card If you have not completed the Warranty Card Please DO SO NOW and MAIL IT IMMEDIATELY THANK YOU ...

Page 39: ...X Bike 13 Exercise Guidelines 12 Exploded Views 30 Flywheel 20 Flywheel Resistance adjustment 15 Grip shift replacement 22 Handlebar replacement 21 Pumping 12 Looseness 18 Maintenance 14 Mechanism lubrication 15 Monthly Maintenance 16 Mounting the X Bike 13 Pedal Strap Adjustment 11 Pedalling 12 Pedalling resistance 10 Pedals replacement 24 Preventative maintenance 15 Product Features 34 Resistanc...

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