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OWNERS MANUAL
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SAFEGUARDS FITNESS SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS Before starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He or she can help establish the correct exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appropriate for your particular age and condition. The following 3 warnings listed below are also located on the computer console mast of the exercise bike. Failure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems. • Read and un
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™ SCHWINN BIO-FIT COMFORT SYSTEM ™ THE REVOLUTIONARY SCHWINN BIO-FIT COMFORT SYSTEM ™ The unique and revolutionary Schwinn Bio-Fit 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 customizable to fit each user’s unique and specific needs. 5
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FEATURES ™ Schwinn Bio-Fit handlebars adjust for a variety of multiple comfortable hand positions (Offered on upright models) ™ Schwinn Bio-Fit wide seats offer stability, comfort, and support ™ Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals provide proper alignment for efficient pedaling Console slider mechanism contributes to an ideal user interface position Seat slider mechanism ensures optimum seat height and fore/aft adjustment (Offered on upright models) Lumbar support can be adjusted for improved lower back su
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CONGRATULATIONS! 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. The 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
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FEATURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation........................................................................................... 9 How to use the Schwinn exercise bike........................ 9 How to use the Schwinn exercise bike computer ....... 11 Maintenance...................................................................................... 29 Moving your Schwinn exercise bike............................ 29 Leveling your Schwinn exercise bike .......................... 29 Maintenance ......
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OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE ■ Seat adjustment Fig. 1 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 Fig 2. the knee (Figs. 1 and 2). Fig. 2 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
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OPERATION Fig. 5 ■ Foot positioning/pedal strap adjustment Place the ball of each foot on the pedals. Rotate the pedals until one foot is within arms reach. Then, reach down carefully and fasten the rubber strap over your shoe and secure it to the pedal by slipping the nub at the end of the pedal through one of the slots in the strap. Pull down on the strap until it snaps into place (Fig. 6). Repeat for the other foot. Point your toes and knees directly forward to ensure maximum pedal efficiency
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OPERATION USING THE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: •Quick Start •1 Manual program • 10 profile programs •3 Heart Rate Control programs •2 Custom user-defined programs • Time Trial program • Fitness Test • Calorie Goal • BMI (Body Mass Index) • Recovery Mode • Results Mode This console provides you with important information about your workout as well as controls the resistance levels. The following sections will desc
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OPERATION ■ 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. The display provides a large main window that indicates the PROGRAM selection and RESISTANCE LEVEL. The smaller windows across the bottom show INTERVAL TIME and TIME, RPM and WATTS, DISTANCE, and HEART (PULSE) RATE.
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OPERATION USING THE 113/213 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 re
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OPERATION USING THE 113/213 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. ■ 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” or “METRIC” and press ENTER to confirm. The computer will enter the Information Mode. In the Information M
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OPERATION 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. 10 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 Rolling Hills Profile Program 3 Plateau Profile Program 4 Speed
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FEATURES 2 Custom User-defined Programs These programs enable you to set up, store into memory and then workout in 2 different course profiles that you customize. Time Trial This program enables you to workout against a “pacer” to determine how long it takes you to cover a preset distance. You preset the speed of the “pacer” as the baseline of your workout and race to the end of the preset distance. At the end of the Time Trial the computer displays the watts, distance, speed, etc. that you ha
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OPERATION BMI (Body Mass Index) Measurement BMI is a useful tool that shows the relationship between weight and height that is associated with body fat and health risk. The table below gives a general rating and BMI score: BMI Underweight Below 18.5 Normal 18.5 – 24.9 Overweight 25.0 – 29.9 Obesity 30.0 and above 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
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OPERATION The display will show “SCORE (Recovery Score)”. This will remain on the display for 5 seconds, then you can press RESULTS to view a summary of your workout and end the program you are working out in or press START to resume working out where you left off. The higher the Recovery Test score value, the quicker your heart rate is returning to a more restful state and is an indication of improving fitness. By recording these values over time you can see the trend toward better health! W
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OPERATION CALORIES: showing Total Calories WATTS: showing Average Watts HEART RATE: showing Average Heart Rate. Pressing the RESET button will bring you back to the “ENTER PROGRAM” mode. After 60 seconds the console will automatically return to the “ENTER PROGRAM” mode. • 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 PURPOSES. Please consult your physician before starting any exe
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OPERATION DOWN button. You will notice a slight lag in time while the electronic brake adjusts to your input, so make sure to allow for this and don’t over-compensate. E. Sleep Mode - The console will enter a “Sleep” mode and the system will turn off automatically if there is no input for approximately 2 minutes. Press any button to return the computer to its pre- “Sleep” state or press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds to clear the computer. 20
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OPERATION 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. Once the resistance level reaches Level 16, the UP button becomes inoperative. In other words, the resistance level cannot be changed from Level 16 to Level 1 by pre
