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EXERCISE BIKE
OWNER’S MANUAL
130 Upright
230 Recumbent
PN 001-6895 Rev B (08/2006) OWNER’S MANUAL
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CONGRATULATIONS! ® Thank you for making the Schwinn bike a part of your exercise and fitness ® activities. For years to come, you’ll be able to rely on Schwinn craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals. ® This Schwinn bike should enable you to shape and monitor your workouts to: Increase your energy level Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness Increase lower body muscle strength Decrease your overall percentage of body fat Whether you are just getting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions .................................................................................4 Important Safety Instructions ............................................4 Safety Warning Labels ........................................................5 Features ............................................................................................8 Operation ...........................................................................................10 ® How to us
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following definition applies to the word “Warning” found throughout this manual: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. PRIOR TO USING THIS EQUIPMENT, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS: 1. Read and understand the complete Owner's Manual. 2. Read and understand all Warnings on this machine. 3. Keep children away from this machine and / or supervise them closely if they are near the machine or pr
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SAFEGUARDS SAFETY WARNING LABELS BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT: The following safety warnings are located in site-specific areas on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 130 and 230. Please read all safety precautions and warning information prior to using your product. Be sure to replace any warning label if damaged, illegible or missing. If you do not have, or cannot find, or need to replace a warning label, please call 1-800-864-1270 to obtain a new label. Label 1: "1. Keep children away. 2.
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Label 1 Model 230 6 SAFEGUARDS
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® ™ THE REVOLUTIONARY SCHWINN BIOFIT COMFORT SYSTEM ® ™ The unique and revolutionary Schwinn BioFit Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user-interface with the bike provides the user with proper ergonomic and bio-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, the ultimate in functionality, and is fully cus- tomizable to fit each user’s unique and specific needs. 8 FEATURES
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FEATURES ® ™ T he Schwinn BioFit console is tilt-adjustable for a customizable viewing angle to accommodate various workout environments,positions and intensities ® ™ Sc hwinn BioFit wide seats offer stability, comfort, and support ® ™ Sc hwinn BioFit pedals provide proper alignment for efficient pedaling Handlebar slider mechanism contributes to an ideal user interface position (Offered on upright models) Seat slider mechanism ensures optimum seat height and fore/aft adj
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® HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee. 2. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the pedal, you will need to move the seat down on the upright bike or forward on the recumbent bike. If your leg is b
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OPERATION Console Adjustment The upright and recumbent bikes both feature a tilt-adjustable console that enables you to customize your own viewing angle. To adjust the console tilt position, loosen the knob, move the console to one of the three available tilt positions and re-tighten. Resistance adjustment Using the console, you have control over the levels of resistance integrated into your workout. Typically, lower resistance levels enable you to move at a faster pace, placing
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® HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE COMPUTER Using the Computer ® Your Schwinn bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: • Quick Start • 1 Manual program • 6 profile programs • Calorie Goal • BMI (Body Mass Index) • Recovery Mode • Results Mode This console provides you with important information about your workout as well as controlling the resistance levels. The following sections will describe how to utilize the many functions provided by this computer. Keep
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OPERATION Computer Console Design Before we discuss using the specific functions of the computer, let’s get familiar with the display, the different features, and various buttons located on the console. Computer Features LCD Display The large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen located in the center of the console is your information center. This display is divided into sections that provide information about your workout and any preset information you may have input into the computer. T
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USING THE 130/230 COMPUTER LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the workout TIME. The TIME will count down from the TIME you entered when beginning the program and shows the TIME remaining for your workout. INTERVAL TIME Displays the INTERVAL TIME. The INTERVAL TIME will count down showing the TIME remaining before the program moves to the next column. RPM Displays the current pedal RPM (revolutions per minute). WATTS Displays the current power you are producing at a given r
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OPERATION USING THE 130/230 COMPUTER Auto Shut-Off (Sleep Mode) The console will automatically shut off in approximately 2 minutes without use or input. There is no on/off switch. (Press any button to power up the console and “ENTER PROGRAM” appears in the alphanumeric display.) Information Mode The computer enables you to switch between English or Metric units by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Use the UP or DOWN button to select “ENGLISH” o
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SOFTWARE FEATURES Quick Start: This is a “one-touch” way of starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Program: You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make the program easier or more challenging. 6 Profile programs: The computer offers a variety of fun and exciting profile programs to keep you motivated and on track to achieving your fitness goals: Profile Program 1 Ride in the Park Profile Program 2 Plateau Profile Program 3 Strength Intervals Profile Program 4 Ramp Inter
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OPERATION There are limitations however. It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass. When choosing the BMI program you will be prompted to enter your height and weight and the computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. The console will display “IDEAL BMI RANGE”. The ideal or normal range is 18.5 – 24.9. The console will also display your ideal weig
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on the display will blink. This message will show for 5 seconds, then the Program will resume. You must see your heart rate on the display and then you must push the RECOVERY button again to perform the test. Helpful Tip: For a more relevant score, try to obtain a steady heart rate for 3 minutes before pressing the RECOVERY button. This will be easier to achieve, and obtain the best result, in the Quick Start or Manual program so you can control level of resistance. ***Please note: The
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OPERATION IMPORTANT Things You Should Know Before Exercising A. The values calculated or measured by the computer are for exercise reference purposes only, NOT FOR MEDICAL PUR- POSES. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program. He or she can help establish the exercise frequency, intensity, (including determining your maximum and minimum heart rate and target heart rate zones) and the exercise time appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you h
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CONSOLE OPERATION Console Operation – Quick Start QUICK START: Press QUICK START to take you immediately to the Manual program. Resistance level will be Level 1. Time will start from 00:00 and count up. Changing Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to pause your workout. The display will show “PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START”. Then if you press the RE
