Handlebar Height Adjustment; Setting The Forward And Backward Seat Position - Keiser M3I Installation And Operation Manual

M3i INDOOR GROUP CYCLE

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Placing the handlebars too low may over-stress the arms, mid back and neck. Maintain
a high, comfortable position until a higher skill level is reached.
1. The handlebar should be
adjusted after performing
the seat height
adjustment.
2. The handlebar should be
level or higher than the
top of the seat.
3. Bend elbows slightly and
place shoulders at a 90˚
position.
NOTE: New cyclists
encouraged to keep
their handlebar in a high,
comfortable position to take
any strain off of their back.

SETTING THE FORWARD AND BACKWARD SEAT POSITION

1. Adjust the seat to the correct height position.
2. Sit on the seat of the cycle.
3. Place hands on the handlebars and adjust the
handlebars forward or backward.
NOTE: Arms should be a comfortable distance from
the handlebars with the elbows slightly bent.
4. Place feet on the pedals in the three-o'clock and nine-
o'clock position.
NOTE: The front of the knee cap should be aligned with
the middle of the pedal at the point where the crank
arm meets the pedal.
Figure 29. Overhand Front Handlebar Grip
are
Figure 31. Extended Handlebar Grip
Figure 30. Hook or Middle Handlebar Grip
Figure 32. Time Trial Handlebar Grip
5. Bend elbows slightly
at a 90˚ position.
6. Look down:
– If toes are visible move/shift the seat back.
– If the entire foot is visible move/shift the seat forward.
NOTE: Adjust and re-check the knee cap alignment.
The knees should not extend beyond the elbows
when pedaling.
and place shoulders
p19.