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Dear Customer, Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand Taurus, the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. Taurus offers a wide range of home fitness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing machines.
CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Technical data 1.2 Personal safety 1.3 Set-up place ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 2.1 General instructions 2.2 Faults and troubleshooting 2.3 Maintenance and service calendar ASSEMBLY 3.1 Assembly 3.2 Equipment setting WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 10 tips for effective indoor cycle training 4.2 Designing a workout 4.3 Stretching exercises for leg and chest muscles 4.4 Workout journal...
GENERAL INFORMATION Technical data Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 110cm x 97 cm x 25 cm (gross weight: 52 kg) Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 108 cm x 59 cm x 104 cm (gross weight: 55 kg) Maximum user weight: 130 kg /287 lbs Personal safety Before you start using the equipment, you should consult your physician that this...
Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewellery and other objects well clear of moving parts. During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing. When selecting sports shoes, think about the suitability of the sole – preferably this should be made of rubber or other non-slip materials.
Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use original Taurus spare parts. + Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt, and sweat using a damp cloth. The use of solvents should be strictly avoided. Also, make sure that no liquids (i. e., sweat) get into the openings of the equipment (i. e., display). Faults and troubleshooting The equipment runs through regular quality controls during production.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembly A. Please make sure that there is enough space around the equipment while doing the assembly. B. Please use the given tools for assembly. C. Please check before the assembly whether all required parts are available (see exploded drawing with all single parts (marked with numbers)).
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Step 1: Assembly of the front and rear base Mount the front base (6) on the main frame (1) with the screws M8 x 4“ (3), washers (4), and nuts (5). Make sure that the transport wheels point outwards. (left illustration). Mount the rear base (2) on the main frame (1) with the screws (3), washers (4), and nuts (5) (right illustration).
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Step 2: Assembly of pedals Screw the pedals (7R, 7L) manually and very carefully clockwise (respectively anticlockwise) at first to the pedal crank arms (62R, 62L). A bit of lubricating grease or oil facilitates the screwing and might avoid damages to the thread. The right as well as the left pedal are marked with the letters R (= right) or L (= left).
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Step 4: Assembly of saddle Put the seat post (14) in the device of the main frame and adjust your desired position with the adjusting lever (17). Please make sure that you do not exceed the safety lines on the seat post, when you do the adjustments.
Equipment setting Adjusting the brake resistance: The brake resistance can be adjusted in very precise levels by means of the brake adjusting knob (26). In order to increase the brake resistance, the brake adjusting knob is turned clockwise; however turning anticlockwise reduces the brake resistance.
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Setting Please take a moment to set the indoor cycle and adjust it to your body. You increase the comfort and the safety of your training. The indoor cycle offers diverse saddle and handlebar adjusting possibilities. Use these adjusting possibilities for an optimal sitting comfort and a maximum training efficiency.
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• When your leg is stretched too much or the foot does not touch the pedal, the saddle needs to be lowered. When your leg is bent too much, the saddle needs to be adjusted to a higher position. • Get off the indoor cycle for adjusting the height and release the adjusting lever of the seat post.
WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 10 tips for effective indoor cycle training 1. Set goals What would you like to achieve with your training? Weight regulation, improved sta- mina, prevent risk of disease, more flexibility, cardiovascular training, etc.. In order to achieve your long-term training goal, set individual partial goals, I. e., weekly or monthly goals.
9. Workout journal Keep a record of your training sessions. Note the date, resting pulse, active pulse, recovery pulse, resistance level, time, distance, calories burnt, and fitness level. 10. Reward yourself Do something good for you and your body after the training or after achieving a partial goal.
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WEEK 3 + 4 Beginner Advanced Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity 25 min. Slow speed, without 35 min. Vary the speed, keep resistance resistance low WEEK 5 + 6 Beginner Advanced Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity 30 min. Moderate speed, keep 40 min.
Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles 1. Exercise: Stretching of front thigh / leg extension (quadriceps) • Stable position, grab arches of feet • Pull heel towards buttocks, knee points downwards (no abduction) • Straight upper body, avoid tilting the pelvic forward (hollow back) by tensing the abdominal muscles •...
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3. Exercise: Stretching the calf muscles (gastrocnemius) • Place feet parallel to each other pointing forward, the heels touch the floor • Support yourself on a chair coming from a lunge • Move your body weight to the front leg, press your heel from the rear leg towards the floor and hold the contact •...
WARRANTY INFORMATION Taurus training fitness equipment is subject to strict quality controls. However, if a fitness equipment purchased from us does not work perfectly, we take it very seriously and ask you to contact our customer service as indicated. We are happy to help you by phone via our service hotline.
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The terms of use are defined as follows: • Home use: solely for private use in private households up to 3 hours per day • Semi-professional use: up to 6 hours per day (e. g. rehabilitation centers, hotels, clubs, company gyms) •...
If you have trouble finding the serial number on your fitness equipment, our service team is at your disposal to offer further information. Service outside the warranty period We are also happy to issue an individual cost estimate if there is a problem with your fitness equipment after the warranty has expired, or in cases which do not fall under the terms of the warranty, e.
9:00 - 18:00 10:00 - 17:00 Serial number and model name Before assembling your equipment, find the serial number on the white sticker and enter it in the appropriate space. Serial number: Brand / category: Model name: Taurus indoor bike IC50...
Part list Description Qty. Main Frame Rear Stabilizer M8*P 1.25*100L*15L (Thread), CP Washer 16*8.5*1.5T, CP Cap Nut M8*P1.25, CP Front Stabilizer Pedal *9/16" Bolt M6*P1.0*30L Bottle Cage. Bottle cage mounting screw Handlebar Bushing for handlebar and seat post Handlebar Post Seat Post Seat Sliding Housing Saddle...
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Description Qty. HA 130 right Crank*170L Black HA 130 left Crank*170L Black Flange Nut Dusty Cover Bolt M8*P1.25*15L Spring Washer 13*8.5*1.5T CP Pulley 195 D*8 PJ ED Black Inner Chain Cover Plastic Black Screw M:5*P0.8*10L Washer 10*5*1T Washer 16*6*2T Chain Cover Plastic Black Screw M5*P0.8*10L Screw M5*P0.8*15L Ground Height adjuster...