Operation; Howto Usethe Schwinn ® Exercise Bike - Schwinn 231 Owner's Manual

HOWTO USETHE SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE
m Seat adjustment
Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and com-
fort, while reducing the risk of injury.
1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over
the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee.
2. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the pedal, you will need
to move the seat down on the upright bike or forward on the recumbent bike.
If your leg is bent too much, you will need to move the seat up on the upright
bike or backward on the recumbent bike.
3. Adjust the upright seat height by first dismounting the bike, then pulling out
the adjustment knob on the seat tube and releasing the locking pin. Lower or
raise the seat to the desired height. Release the seat knob, engaging the lock-
ing pin. Be sure that the pin is fully secured in a seat post hole. To adjust the
recumbent seat, pull the seat knob outward to release the seat. Slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position. The knob will "pop" up into the
next hole; turn the knob to ensure a tight fit.
4. The upright bike also features a combination fore /aft and micro seat height
adjustment slider. To move the seat closer to, or away from the console, loos-
en the knob, slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position and
re-tighten. Because of the unique angled design of the slider it also functions
asa micro seat height adjustment. Using this feature in combination with the
pop-pin adjustment on the seat tube enables you to fine tune the proper seat
height for optimum comfort and performance.
m Foot positioning/pedal strap adjustment
Place the ball of each foot on the pedals. Rotate the pedals until one foot
is within arms reach. Then, reach down carefully and fasten the rubber strap
over your shoe and secure it to the pedal by slipping the nub at the end of
the pedal through one of the slots in the strap. Pull down on the strap until it
snaps into place. Repeat for the other foot. Point your toes and knees directly
forward to ensure maximum pedal efficiency. Pedal straps can be left in
place for subsequent workouts.
m Handlebar Adjustment
The upright bike offers an adjustable reach handlebar to ensure a variety of
comfortable workout positions. To adjust the reach of the handlebars, loosen
the knob, slide the handlebars in or out to the desired position and re-tighten.
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