IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LABELS AND COMMUNICATION STICKERS SAFEGUARDS REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TESTING THE BIKE INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING INFORMATION CONSOLE OPERATION PROGRAMS PAIR HEART RATE DEVICE MAINTENANCE MODE GENERAL MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER SUPPORT Thank you for purchasing our product, please save these instructions. Please do not perform or attempt any customizing, adjustments, repair or maintenance that is not described in this manual.
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Congratulations on your new Johnny G Spirit Bike and welcome to the Spirit Fitness family! Thank you for your purchase of this quality Johnny G Spirit bike from Spirit Fitness. Your new bike was manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available. Through your dealer, Spirit Fitness will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come.
(in the order shown): WARNING: • English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, • Your Johnny G Spirit Bike is designed for aerobic exercise in a Swedish, Chinese, Japanese commercial or consumer environment. • Please check with your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.
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VOORZORGSMAATREGELEN WAARSCHUWING: Deze veiligheidsaantekeningen zijn aan u gericht als • Uw Johnny G Spirit Bike is ontworpen voor aërobische oefeningen in een commerciële of gebruiker-somgeving. eigenaar van de Johnny G Spirit Bike. Gelieve uw gebruikers en uw per- soneel voor conditietraining volledig •...
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PRÉCAUTIONS AVERTISSEMENT: Ces consignes de sécurités s’adressent aux propriétaires du • Le Johnny G Spirit Bike est conçu pour l’exercice aérobique Johnny G Spirit Bike. Veuillez instruire tous vos utilisateurs dans un environnement commercial ou privé. et instructeurs à suivre ces consignes. À FAIRE: •...
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Ihre. Benutzer und Ihr Fitness-Personal in der Beachtung dieser Sicherheitsvorschrifte. GEBOTE: ACHTUNG: • Legen Sie jedem Ihrer Benutzer nahe, sein Gesundheits- oder • Der Johnny G Spirit Bike ist für aerobische Übungen in einer Fitnessprogramm mit einem medi- zinischen Fachmann zu kommerziellen oder Verbraucherumgebung vorgesehen. besprechen.
PRECAUZIONI AVVERTENZE: Queste note precauzionali sono dirette a voi, come • Lo Johnny G Spirit Bike è stato realizzato per esercizi di aerobica in un ambiente pubblico o privato adeguato. proprietario dello Johnny G Spirit Bike. Siete pregati di istruire i vostri uten- ti e il vostro personale all’osservanza •...
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PRECAUÇÕES ADVERTÊNCIA: Estas notas de segurança destinam-se a você, • Seu Johnny G Spirit Bike foi projetado para exercícios aeróbicos em um ambiente comercial ou próprio do proprietário do bike Johnny G Spirit Bike. Treine todos os consumidor. usuários e o pessoal da academia para que sigam estas •...
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ADVERTENCIA: Estas notas de seguridad están dirigidas a usted como el • Su Johnny G Spirit Bike está diseñado para el ejercicio aerobic en un ambiente commercial o de consume. dueño de Johnny G Spirit Bike. Por favor instruya a todos sus usuar- ios y personal de entrenamiento para que sigan •...
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FÖRSIKTIGHETSÅTGÄRDER VARNINGAR: Dessa säkerhetsanmärkningar är riktade till dig i • Din Johnny G Spirit Bike är avsedd för aerobisk träning i kommersiella eller konsumentinriktade miljöer. egenskap av ägare av Johnny G Spirit Bike manufactured by Spirit Fitness alla användare och all personal att följa •...
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• Stay hydrated. Drink water throughout your ride as needed. Johnny G Spirit Bike. Club Managers should ensure that • Stay in control by executing all movements at a slow pace members and fitness staff are trained to follow these before attempting to increase your speed.
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EXERCISE WARNING DECAL The following pages show examples of Johnny G Spirit Bike warning labels and communication stickers placed on the equipment as part of the manufacturing process. It is critical that owners maintain CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING DECAL the integrity and placement of these (For US model only) stickers.
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including Toluene and Acrylamide which are known to the State of California to cause Cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER Please record the serial number of this fitness product in the space provided below (serial number is located on the center floor tube behind the crank.) Serial Number:...
NOTE: Use the large foam packaging to prop the bike frame off of the ground to allow assembly of the front, then rear stabilizers. CAUTION: Damage to the bike during assembly is not covered as part of the limited Spirit Fitness warranty. Take care not to drop or lean the bike on its side.
NOTE: Use the large foam packaging to prop the bike frame off of the ground to allow assembly of the front, then rear stabilizers. ALWAYS have assistance when lifting main frame. An assembly video is available to show the steps for assembly of the Johnny G Spirit bike. Follow the link below: http://dyaco.com/JG_Assembly...
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JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE STEP ONE HARDWARE FOR STEP 1 PART TYPE DESCRIPTION SHORT HEX HEAD BOLT M12 x P1.25 x 20L LONG HEX HEAD BOLT M10 × P1.5 × 55L FLAT WASHER Ø 12.7 x Ø 26 x 2T FLAT WASHER Ø10 ×...
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JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE STEP TWO 1. Run MAIN WIRE (90) through opening at bottom of HANDLEBARS (4) and out of the front. 2. Slide HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (4) onto aluminum slide rail. While assembling, simultaneously pull MAIN WIRE (90) out of front to prevent wire from being jammed.
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JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE STEP THREE HARDWARE FOR STEP 3 PART TYPE DESCRIPTION HANDLEBAR END CAP SOCKET HEAD CAP BIOLT M3XPO.5X10L HANDLEBAR ANCHOR 1. Install HANDLEBAR END CAP (73) onto back end of ALUMINUM SLIDE RAIL (8) and secure with SOCKET HEAD CAP BOLT (144) using 2.5 MM...
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JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE STEP FOUR HARDWARE FOR STEP 4 PART TYPE DESCRIPTION ADJUSTING AXLE SOCKET HEAD CAP BOLT M3×P0.5×10L FLAT WASHER Ø1/4" × 13 × 1.0T BUTTON HEAD SOCKET BOLT M6 x 10L 1. Thread ADJUSTING AXLE (58) through hole into HANDLEBAR ANCHOR (51) with TWO FLAT WASHERS (121).
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JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE STEP FIVE HARDWARE FOR STEP 5 PART TYPE DESCRIPTION FLAT HEAT COUNTER- M6 x P1.0 x 10L SUNK BOT 1. Connect MAIN WIRE (A & B) and CONTROL WIRE (C & D) to CONSOLE (33). 2. Attach CONSOLE (33) to ALUMINUM...
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Use this checklist to perform the bike test procedure. Recheck all the bolts and make sure they are all tightened to the proper torque specification (if indicated) and no parts are missing. Check the seat to make sure it is level and tight and does not rotate around or tilt. Tighten and adjust as needed. ...
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Your Johnny G Spirit Bike will be an exhilarating indoor cycling experience. The bike allows the user full control over the magnetic resistance by simply pressing on the + and – Keys, located at two locations; either the Forward Control Pad or the Handlebar Shifters.
maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. Adjust the seat height so that the knee joint is slightly flexed when the extended leg is at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Once the proper height has been achieved, adjust the seat forward or back so that when the feet are in the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions, the forward knee is directly over the pedal axle.
Position the handlebar at the same height as your seat, or higher if you feel any discomfort in your back. The Johnny G Spirit Bike allows for adjustment of handlebar height. Additionally, the bike allows for fore and aft adjustment of the handlebar.
RESISTANCE CONTROL The bike allows the user full control over the magnetic resistance by simply pressing on the + and – Keys, located at two locations; either the Forward Control Pad or the Handlebar Shifters. Providing two resistance adjustment locations was done for the riders’...
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The key is to exercise aerobically; typically, at 60% – 80% of your maximum heart rate. Slow and relaxed activity after a workout allows the muscles and cardiovascular system to gradually return to a resting level. Johnny G by Spirit...
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• Push down on the Push Brake System handle until the pedals come to a complete stop. Your Johnny G Spirit Bike includes both an ANT+ and Bluetooth FTMS chips. Bluetooth FTMS is the new FITness Machine Service protocol to control fitness equipment, such as bike trainers, treadmills and rowing machines.
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JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE CONSOLE OPERATION Johnny G by Spirit...
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The Warm Up Mode is the most basic function of the Johnny G Spirit Bike. Riders can use this mode to prepare themselves for a class or when just pedaling to warm up for other activities. This mode is the first function that occurs when the console awakens from sleep mode.
MANUAL MODE The Manual Mode is another basic function of the Johnny G Spirit Bike. The Manual Mode is also the HR Zone program. Once HR is paired during the Warm Up Mode, HR performace and zones will be tracked. Riders can use this mode for a complete workout or to prepare themselves for other activities.
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Programs Mode provides the opportunity to pair a HR strap to the console and access to the training programs contained within the Johnny G Spirit Bike. If just starting a ride and in the Warm Up Mode press and hold the Play Key for 3 seconds and the first program option will display, PAIR HR DEVICE.
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PAIR HEART RATE DEVICE HR Zone program requires connection of a Heart Rate Strap prior to using program. Connecting console to a Heart Rate Strap is accomplished by entering Programs Mode during the Warm Up Mode. If user puts on a HR strap after leaving the Warm Up Mode and has not paired HR, console reset will be needed.
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• WARM UP MODE flashes 3 times. • PRESS PLAY KEY, WHEN READY TO GO displays on console. • Console HR LED light illuminates on right side of console. • See page 40 for full description of HR color zones. Johnny G by Spirit...
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If zero sensors found: • Re-scan displays. • Dampen HR contacts on strap if dry. • Press Play Key to re-scan. • If not wanting to connect a heart rate strap, press + Key until screen displays DO NOT CONNECT. •...
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• Home screen will appear and display: Level, RPM, Time, Distance, Watts, Heart Rate. • Press + or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to adjust resistance. To end workout, refer to instructions on page 41 Ending Ride or User and the workout summary. Johnny G by Spirit...
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END WORKOUT To End Ride or User: • Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds and all current data will pause. • Screen displays END RIDE or USER. • Press either + or – Key to toggle between END RIDE and USER. •...
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• RED ZONE TIME, PCT • Pressing Play Key will revert to WORKOUT RESULTS. Press + Key again to advance and repeat screens. • Pressing Play Key will reset display and revert to WARM UP Mode. Johnny G by Spirit...
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LAP PROGRAM: Summary displays time and distance for each lap. • LAP 1, LAP 2, LAP 3, LAP 4, LAP 5 Time and Distance. • If no laps were recorded this screen will not display. • Only the last 5 laps will display on separate screens, if recorded. If USER is selected: The User function adds another program to run concurrently.
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• Press + or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to adjust resistance. Console Power Zone LED color changes based on user percent of max FTP. Console Power LED is on left side of console. Power Zone LED color spectrum is as follows: Johnny G by Spirit...
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Console Power Zone LED color changes based on user percent of max FTP. Console Power LED is on left side of console. Power Zone LED color spectrum is as follows: • <55% FTP = White • 56 – 75% FTP = Blue •...
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WARM UP displays and 0.30 seconds counts down. • GO Displays for 3 seconds. • FTP test begins. and test time counts down. • Press + or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to adjust resistance. Johnny G by Spirit...
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NOTE: Ideal pacing is a steady and consistent effort throughout the duration, where the average power for the first half is also the same as the average power for the second half. Listen to your body. Aim for a watt target that can be sustained. Test will continue until completed or until ended by pressing the Play Key.
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• At desired time of Recovery Mode, press Play Key. • THIS.LAP displays on lower section of console, replacing Watts and Heart Rate. • The TIME display will reset to 0.00. • The DISTANCE display will reset to 0.00. • Lap is being recorded. Johnny G by Spirit...
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To end lap: • Press Play Key again and display temporarily goes away with END LAP displayed on lower section of console. • Display shows TIME and DISTANCE paused and THIS.LAP. • After 5 seconds, full display returns with total accumulated Time and Distance from beginning of program.
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• Screen displays END RIDE or USER with END RIDE flashing. • Press Play Key to select. • Screen displays END WORKOUT. • NO will flash on display. • Press either + or – Key to toggle between NO and YES for desired action. Johnny G by Spirit...
MAINTENANCE MODE Maintenance Mode contains sensitive settings for your bike's console. Becoming familiar with the Maintenance Mode information used in this section important for your bike's proper operation. It is necessary that the console be powered in order to access the Maintenance Mode. Pedaling above 30RPM is all that is needed to illuminate the console. Maintenance Mode offers following bike settings: •...
Play Key and + Key simultaneously for 3 seconds. CONSOLE RESET displays on console. NOTE: If console displays CONSOLE RESET, instead of MAINTENANCE MODE, then ALL 3 keys on Forward Control Pad were possibly not pressed and held simultaneously or for enough time; attempt action again. Johnny G by Spirit...
KEY TEST The purpose of this setting is to ensure that each of the buttons are signaling properly. • Press Play Key to enter setting. • Press Play Key and follow console direction PRESS ALL KEYS. • There are 5 buttons that control the bike: •...
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• Press Play Key to change setting. • Default setting is ENGLISH. • SPD AVG and SPD PEAK in workout results will only display MPH. • Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode. Johnny G by Spirit...
BRAKE TEST Brake test controls are a sensitive setting for your bike's functionality. Proper training is required for this setting. The purpose of this setting is to test the magnetic resistance system. • Press Play Key to enter Brake Test. MOTOR TEST AUTO is displayed. •...
• When REED switch is open, displays OFF. • RPM displays PEDAL RPM. • Press Play Key to exit to setting screen. • Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode. Johnny G by Spirit...
UPDATE SOFTWARE The purpose of this setting is to update console software with the use of a USB inserted into a port underneath the console. Updating software requires a Blank USB memory stick and a computer to transfer updates from service website or e-mail from customer service, to USB, to console.
Set each bike to a unique number. The number must be set to 1 or above, 0 is not a valid number. • Press Play Key to accept, bike number will stop flashing momentarily then turn off indicating set. • Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode. Johnny G by Spirit...
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AUTO PAIR HR The purpose of this setting is to turn ON or OFF the HR pairing function during the Warm Up Mode. Not all cycling classes are done using HR. Facilities have the option to simplify the user set-up and facilitate getting into the Manual Mode where HR tracking is not used. The default setting is OFF.
• Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode. CALIBRATION Calibration contains factory-sensitive settings for the bike's resistance system. Do not enter and make adjustments as they will negatively affect the bike's resistance profile. Johnny G by Spirit...
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FUNCTIONAL THRESHOLD POWER Power/Watts – What is it? It has been said that from a coaching perspective the Watt is the measurement of truth: why is this? Because you either can perform at a set wattage at a given time or you can’t, the response is instant. For the coach and athlete this is very useful as it provides unequivocal feedback of what has been performed in terms of intensity, duration and total workload.
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The reason we use zones is that it offers coaches a framework for understanding, to develop a structure for sustained improvement. A simple way to remember it in relation to time is: “the harder you do it, the less time you can do it for". Johnny G by Spirit...
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POWER TRAINING LEVELS Basis for the System/Number of Levels The industry standard has been set at 5 levels as that was felt to be the optimum number needed to represent the range of physiological responses and to describe the different types of training required/used to meet the demands of fitness-based cycling.
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If you have an urgent need to get deep in to the science linked to the subject then the Internet will bring up many fascinating articles when you enter any of the names mentioned above, they are the leading authorities in pro riding with power. Johnny G by Spirit...
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Maintenance section of this document. Working on this product will require basic and/or sometimes specialty tools based on the type of service that will be performed at any time. To assist, Spirit Fitness recommends having the tools listed (Fig. 1) available when performing maintenance.
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To level the bike: Use the four leveling adjusters (located on the underside of the front and rear legs) to compensate for uneven floor surfaces. Perform regular scheduled preventive maintenance procedures to maintain your Johnny G Spirit Bike bike in serviceable condition.
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Weekly maintenance should focus on the overall performance of your Johnny G Spirit Bike. During these inspections, look for vibration and possible loose assemblies. Have an experienced rider ride each bike to identify and help diagnose any vibration, noises, and any "unusual" feeling from the drive belt. Either faulty flywheel alignment or a loose belt can cause vibration.
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Depending on the use and maintenance of the product, certain items may need to be replaced upon inspection due to wear. These can be identified during scheduled inspections as described in the Preventative Maintenance section of this owner’s manual beginning on page 66. For international customers, please contact your local distributor. Johnny G by Spirit...
MANUFACTURER Dyaco Shanghai Dyaco Canada Room 210, No.350 5955 Don Murie Street Dyaco Commercial & Medical North America Hengren Road Niagara Falls, ON Yangpu District L2G 0A9 18303 Bothell Everett Hwy. Shanghai, China 200438 Canada Suite 210 TEL: 86 -21-65068300 TEL: +1 888-707-1880 Bothell, WA 98012 FAX: 86-21-65068150...
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