Bowflex C6 Troubleshooting Manual

3/11/24, 8:05 AM
BowFlex C6: How do I adjust the resistance on my bike?
Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve resistance issues on the BowFlex C6 indoor cycling bike.
Some common complaints may include:
Bike is too hard to pedal
Bike is too easy to pedal
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue
Tools you may need:
Phillips head screwdriver
5mm hex/Allen wrench, or the Allen wrench from the
hardware card included with your machine
10mm wrench, or the wrench from the hardware card
included with your machine
25mm Crank Puller (if removing crank arms to troubleshoot)
1.
Turn the Resistance Knob (reference 1) counter-clockwise to decrease the resistance. Turn the knob clockwise to
increase the resistance [13926.A].
Important: do not turn the Resistance Knob beyond the normal range of movement - damage to your bike may
occur!
This should be turned counter-clockwise to decrease resistance, or clockwise to increase resistance.
2.
If the resistance does not adjust when turning the knob, pedal your bike and watch the flywheel for movement. It may
be beneficial to have an additional person help with this step. If the flywheel does not move when pedaling,
Drive Belt [13926.B].
Important: in order to replace the drive belt, a 25mm Crank Puller will be required to remove the crank arms and
access the belt. Order a 25mm Crank
about:blank
BowFlex C6:  How do I adjust the resistance on my bike?
Schwinn IC4 pictured. Functionality is the same, but your bike may vary slightly.
The red arrow in this image indicates the location of the Resistance Adjustment Knob.
Puller in addition to the drive belt unless you have one already.
(Reference 1)
ID: 13926.3
order a
1/4