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Trixter Matrix Bike Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Safety Tips……………………………………………… Page 1 Introduction…………………………………………… Page 3 X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike X-Biking™ Indoor Cycling Programmes Installation and Adjustment…………………………… Page 4 Setting up the X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike Assembling the X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike Adjusting the X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike Using your X-Bike™...
  • Page 4 AFETY NFORMATION WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY • Before beginning any fitness or conditioning program, consult with your physician or health official. This will establish the proper conditioning or fitness program that is appropriate for your age and physical condition. •...
  • Page 5 • Use care when getting on and off the X-Bike Indoor Performance Bike. Always wait until the pedals are completely stopped before removing your feet from the pedals or dismounting. Do not stand or climb on the handlebars. • Only ride or allow the X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike to be ridden under the supervision of a qualified X-Biking Instructor.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Welcome to the X-Biking™ Indoor Cycling revolution! X-Biking™ Indoor Cycling Programs Trixter's visionary X-Biking™ Group Cycling Programmes are ideal for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. Workouts are designed by experienced cycling coaches and elite athletes to maximize the exercise benefits of the Matrix X-Bike™...

  • Page 7: Installation And Adjustment

    NSTALLATION & DJUSTMENT SETTING UP THE X-BIKE™ Indoor Performance Cycle A. Remove the bike and components from the shipping carton 1. With assistance, move the box to the desired location in a well-lit and well - ventilated area. Ensure that the carton is standing upright and remove the strapping material. Ensure that you allocate sufficient floor space for the safe operation of the X-Bike after it has been assembled.
  • Page 8 3. Fit the legs onto the frame ensuring that the leg with the wheels is fitted to the front and the leg without wheels is fitted to the back. Make sure that the wheels are facing towards the front and that the feet are facing downwards.
  • Page 9 8. Loosen the Handlebar clamp on top of the X-Bars Handlebar System Head Unit to gain access for the handlebar fitment. Place the handlebars into the clamp so that the bar ends are facing towards the front of the bike and the Grip-shift™ is on the right hand side of the bike. Place the marked clamp area of the handlebars centrally in the clamp to ensure to provide maximum grip from the clamp.
  • Page 10 3. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the pedal, you will need to lower the seat. If your leg is bent too much, you will need to raise the seat. 4. To adjust, dismount the bike and release the quick release knob for the seat height adjustment. Once loosened you may slide the seat post up or down as necessary.
  • Page 11 Handlebar (Bar Height) Adjustment 1. If you own a road or mountain bike, this position can be taken from your chosen set up. Place a straight edge ruler on top of your bikes saddle and extend it over the handlebar, making sure that the ruler is level or parallel with the ground.

  • Page 12: Using Your X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike

    3. Although all equipment manufactured by Trixter has been thoroughly inspected by the manufacturing facility prior to shipment, the purchaser is responsible for proper assembly...
  • Page 13 Mounting and Dismounting Once sitting comfortably on the Bike, make sure to tighten each toe strap securely before commencing exercise. Dismount the bike by first loosening each toe clip and then removing your feet from the pedals. Carefully step off the bike. Your First Workout Basic Instructions Once an instructor has helped you to properly adjust the bike to your body size and you are sitting...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Instructions

    AINTENANCE NSTRUCTIONS Helpful Hints The safety level given by the design of X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike can only be maintained when the equipment is regularly examined for damage and wear. Inoperable components should be replaced or the equipment should be put out of use until it is repaired. Read all maintenance instructions before beginning work.
  • Page 15 Preventative Maintenance Refer to the appropriate Parts Removal and Replacement section on PAGES 19-28 for all disassembly and assembly instructions. If you experience any problems, contact your Matrix Fitness Systems service department (Details found at www.matrix-fitness.com). CHECKLIST OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Daily Wipe Down the X-Bike™...
  • Page 16 o Turn the Grip-shift™ fully clockwise to the minimum resistance setting. Using one hand, compress the 2 pads of the V-Brake to just make contact with the flywheel. Pull the excess cable until it is tight in the cable clamp. Retighten the bolt to secure the cable.
  • Page 17 and quality of resistance. If cavitations are present, the damper should be replaced. See replacing the damper in Parts – removal and replacement section. b. Sticking - At maximum setting, the handlebars should move from fully left to fully right consistently without any sticking action. Over time, the moving parts can wear and lead to resistance tolerances being affected.
  • Page 18 ARTS – EMOVAL AND EPLACEMENT WARNING: It is vitally important to keep the X-Bike™ Indoor Cycle properly maintained but if you are unsure about any of the procedures for the removal or replacement of parts, you are recommended to contact your authorised dealer. NOTE: When carrying out any service or maintenance procedures, it is vital to ensure that ALL hardware has been fully tightened and the assembly is returned to its original assembly state prior to allowing the X-Bike™...
  • Page 19 2. Turn the right hand crank arm vertically downwards as this allows the outer guard to be removed more easily. 3. Ease the outer guard away from the inner guard taking care not to damage the protective seals between it and the inner guard. Once free, remove the seal from the bottom of the cover to allow a little more room for removal.
  • Page 20 Replacing the Handlebars 1. NOTE: Your X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike has been fitted with 580mm long handlebars as standard. You must ensure that the new bars to be fitted are within the recommended maximum length of 580mm with a tube wall thickness not less than 3.2mm and are the correct diameter 25.4mm at the clamping section.
  • Page 21 3. Pull the resistance cable out of the assembly and all the way through the outer sleeve at the top of the bike (You will have to cut off the protective nipple at the end of the cable using a snips in order pull it through the sleeve).
  • Page 22 Right Crank Arm 1. Follow procedures for “Removing the Chain Guard” above. 2. Use an 8mm Hex key to remove the pedal crank bolt. 3. Thread a bicycle crank arm puller onto the crank arm shaft. 4. As you tighten the crank arm puller on the shaft, the crank arm will be extracted from the crank arm shaft.
  • Page 23 Removing Pedals 1. Block the crank arm from spinning, and use a bicycle pedal wrench (15mm) on the pedal nut to remove the pedal from the crank arm. 2. Left Pedal: Turn the pedal nut clockwise and remove the pedal from the Pedal crank. 3.
  • Page 24 2. Undo the Top Covers – at the front and rear by using a 4mm extended hex key. Carefully lift the top cover (front and rear) upwards over the top clamp. 3. To reassemble, carefully position the covers back onto the assembly by easing it downwards over the top clamp until the holes are lined up on the internal assembly.
  • Page 25 Replacing the “Return to Zero” Springs 1. Remove the top and side covers as directed in the covers removal section. 2. Using strong pliers firmly grasp the loop of the spring furthers away from the centre of the mechanism and pull it free from the spring retaining pillar. Outer Spring Loop Inner Spring Loop 3.
  • Page 26 Replacing the Centre Slider 1. Remove the top and side covers as directed in the covers removal section. 2. Using an 8mm Hex head, undo the bolt retaining this slider. 3. Remove the bolt taking care not to misplace the plastic washer behind the slider. Centre Slider Damper Slider 4.
  • Page 27 QUIPMENT AND ECHNICAL NFORMATION Please refer to Illustrations on Pages 30 to 32 for more information X-Bike Frame Specifications Frame Tubular Steel Pedal drive system Freewheel drive pedals to Flywheel Pedals Either Toe clip or SPD compatible clip less pedals Flywheel 40 lb (18.2kg) Flywheel resistance...
  • Page 28 Exploded View & Parts Identification FRAME SEAT FRONT BASE LEG SEAT POST REAR BASE LEG SEAT QUICK RELEASE BASE LEG CAP HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB SET LEVELLER FEET SET SEAT POST STAND TRANSPORT WHEEL CLAMP BOLTS BASE LEG BOLT SET GRIPSHIFTER KICK PLATE HANDLEBAR KICK PLATE COVER...
  • Page 29 X-Bars Exploded View...
  • Page 30 X-Bars Parts Identification Table PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 1283-BP6300-001 BP63 147.2X46XT14 A6061-T6 ANOD 1282-AX1Y00-001 AX1Y D20X10.5X34.5L SCM430 CP 1282-FB01C0-001 FB01C 23X20 L21.5(GFM-2023-21) 1285-WS4000-001 WS40 D30X20.5X3 UPE 1281-ODM500-001 NHK ODM 500 DAMPER 1285-WS40A0-001 WS40A D30X20.5XT2 SPCC CP 2110-BB04M1-001 BB04 M10X1.5X55 CRMO CP 212-4013C1 M10X1.5 T9.5 CP(NYLON NUT) 1282-AX1Z00-001...
  • Page 31 125lb-ft (170N-m) torque and 220lb (100kg) vertical load at the end of the handlebars. o Authentic tamper proof “Trixter Enabled” identification holographic decal placed under the surface clear coat. o Laser etched chrome plated square X-Bars™ adaptor to provide total lock against turning slip.
  • Page 32 Performance o True Cycle Geometry provided by the unique trapezoidal movement about a virtual cycling pivot point. o Optimum low impact total body workout for the most efficient combined cross training to be found on an indoor cycle. o Adjustable Hydraulic X-Bars™ Damper resistance to enhance various levels of upper body exercise.
  • Page 33 Safety o The X-Bars™ Handlebar System mechanism is enclosed to minimize the possibility of contact with moving parts. o The Grip-Shift™ position on the handlebars allow the rider to maintain hands and grip in their assumed riding position for comfort, safety and non-interruption to the exercise routine.
  • Page 34 Service and Maintenance o Quick release covers for accessing dampers and springs when necessary. o Chain cover with oiling point – exceptional ease of maintenance o Easily accessible chain tensioning points. Mobility & Storage o Two Large, 3”(75mm) diameter polyurethane transport wheels to absorb uneven floor surfaces and also to assist when moving X-Bike™...
  • Page 35 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN X-BIKE™ INDOOR PERFORMANCE BIKE PLEASE TAKE A FEW MORE MINUTES TO READ OUR WARRANTY POLICY (PAGE 39), RECORD AND RETAIN YOUR BIKE DATA (PAGE 40), AND COMPLETE THE WARRANTY REPLY CARD (PAGE 41). THE CARD MUST BE RETURNED TO MATRIX FITNESS SYSTEMS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.
  • Page 36 ARRANTY On behalf of Matrix Fitness Systems, Trixter North America, Inc. and Trixter Europe Limited (“Trixter”) warrant the frame of each new indoor cycle to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the original date of purchase, as long as the original purchaser owns the cycle.
  • Page 37 WARRANTY REPLY CARD Thank you for purchasing this X-Bike™ Indoor Performance Bike. The owners’ manual contains all the necessary information for proper riding and maintenance of the bike. Before riding, you should read the manual and request that all users read the manual to ensure that the bike is set up and used correctly. You should pay particular attention to the cautionary notes on pages 4 and 5 of the owners manual to ensure that you or any user are in a healthy physical condition to ride the bike and that the bike is set up correctly for individual use.
  • Page 38 Dear new Matrix X-Bike™ Performance Indoor Bike Owner: This is the backside of the Warranty Reply Card. If you have not completed the Warranty Card – Please DO SO NOW and MAIL IT IMMEDIATELY! THANK YOU.

  • Page 39: Product Features

    NDEX Adjustment Assembling the X-Bike Indoor Performance Bike Basic Exercise Instructions Bottom Bracket Bearings Carton Contents Centre slider replacement Chain Guards Chain lubrication Chain replacement Chain Tension Adjustment Cleaning the X-Bike Contents Covers removal Crank arm removal Daily Maintenance Damper performance Damper replacement Damper slider replacement Dismounting the X-Bike...