Adjusting The Fit - ElliptiGO 8S Owner's Manual

Adjusting the Fit

Before riding your ElliptiGO, it is important that it is set up
to fit you correctly. Your ElliptiGO bike has several adjust-
able features that you should use to ensure you are get-
ting the most comfortable and safest riding experience
possible.
All ElliptiGO models enable you to adjust the steering
height and position of the controls. On the 3C, 8C, 8S and
11R models, the foot platforms are oversized so that you
can move your foot into different positions while riding
and the length of the stride is adjustable from 25" down
to 16". On the Arc model, the location of the foot platform
itself can be modified and the height of the stride is ad-
justable from 12" to 9".
Adjusting the Steering Height
The correct steering height is really a matter of preference
and will vary for every rider. We recommend setting the
height of the handlebars where they enable you to ride in
a comfortable, upright position with your torso directly
above your legs and with little to no weight on your hands
or wrists. Although everyone's proportions are different,
this usually means that taller people ride with a higher
steering height and shorter people use a lower steering
height. To adjust the steering height, follow the detailed
instructions set forth in the Steering Columns section
above.
Adjusting the Controls
Rotating the handlebars moves the controls either away
from or closer to the rider. While most people find the
factory setting to be comfortable, a few require this
adjustment for the most comfortable and safest riding
experience. However, after adjusting the handlebars,
the grips, shifter, and brake levers will all require re-
positioning. Riding with the controls in the wrong position
can be extremely unsafe, so it is critical that these controls
are positioned correctly. As a result, this adjustment
should only be done by a professional bicycle mechanic or
certified ElliptiGO technician.
WARNING! Rotating the handlebars could re-position
the controls such that your bike is unsafe to ride. Always
have a professional bike mechanic position the controls
so that they can be used safely while riding.
Another adjustable feature on the controls is the brake
reach, which is the distance from the handlebar grip
to the brake lever. This distance can be adjusted to
accommodate a wide range of hand and finger sizes.
Because of the technical nature of this adjustment and
the importance of having it done properly, this adjustment
should only be done by a professional bicycle mechanic or
certified ElliptiGO technician.
WARNING! Because the braking force is created
by pulling on the brake levers, have the reach set up
correctly is critical for safe riding. Moreover, the shorter
the reach is set, the more important to ensure that the
brake levers are adjusted correctly. If the brake levers
do not have enough space to fully actuate the brakes,
you will not be able to employ full braking power. This
will likely increase your stopping distance and make it
more likely that you will be unable to avoid a dangerous
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