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  • Page 2 ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN – IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE. Keep this manual available for reference and if you sell your ElliptiGO bike to someone else, make sure to transfer this manual to them. The ElliptiGO bike includes many components made by other manufacturers. If the information in this manual conflicts with information provided by a component manufacturer, always follow the component manufacturer’s instructions as they relate to...
  • Page 3 ElliptiGO bike. As you will see throughout this Owner’s Manual, we value your safety. We have designed the ElliptiGO bike to be a safe, fun and effective workout system. However, the ElliptiGO bike is not a toy. It is an advanced piece of fitness equipment designed to be used for exercise by responsible riders.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT: This Owner’s Manual contains information regarding your components and how to service your ElliptiGO bike; however, it is not intended to be a substitute for having your ElliptiGO bike serviced by a professional bicycle mechanic. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR BIKE ASSEMBLED, MAINTAINED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE MECHANIC.

  • Page 5: Important Notifications

    ElliptiGO bike is to read may not also state that the resulting fall can cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 6: Parental Advisory

    Children are naturally curious about many things that can seriously injure them and the ElliptiGO bike is likely to be one. As with other hazards such as boiling water, sharp knives, tools, cars, and chemicals, you are responsible for teaching your children not to use the ElliptiGO bike and to take active measures to prevent them from doing so.

  • Page 7: Proper Use

    ElliptiGO bike with respect, keep it maintained, and use it as of one or more components of the ElliptiGO bike, causing the rider to suffer intended, it should provide you with many years of enjoyable outdoor significant injuries or death from a resulting fall.

  • Page 8: Preparing To Ride

    As a result, wearing significantly. Always ride more slowly and begin slowing down far a helmet is even more critical when riding the ElliptiGO bike and failure earlier than would be necessary under dry conditions. Never take sharp to do so could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 9 ElliptiGO bike, and reflective stickers or accordingly. straps on your helmet and clothing. Ensure that these reflective surfaces are free from obstruction by objects you are carrying and your other b.
  • Page 10 If you intend to h. Never hold onto another moving vehicle, including another cyclist, use the ElliptiGO bike as part of a fitness regimen, make sure that you when riding the ElliptiGO bike. This behavior can be extremely dangerous...

  • Page 11: Terminology And Component Overview

    B. Terminology & Component Overview The picture below gives an overview of the components which make up an ElliptiGO bike. These names will be referred to throughout the Owner's Manual. FRAME FORK KICKSTAND FRONT BRAKE DRIVE ARM STEERING COLUMN DRIVE ARM AXLE...

  • Page 12: Steering Columns

    WARNING! The steering column is one of the most important safety features on the ElliptiGO bike. Before you ride, it is critical that you ensure it has been secured properly in the riding position. Failure to properly secure the steering column into the riding position before riding...
  • Page 13 Maximum Extension mark could result in the steering extender breaking during operation. This would likely result in the rider losing control and falling. MARKS Never use the ElliptiGO bike with the steering extender SHOULD raised beyond the maximum height mark. NOT BE 4.
  • Page 14 3. The extender, stem, and handlebar assembly can now be placed securely near the ElliptiGO bike for storage. Note: Refer to Section III. A. for the procedure for proper tightening and adjustment of quick release mechanisms.
  • Page 15 - The storage position WARNING! The steering column is one of the most important safety features on the ElliptiGO bike. Before you ride, it is critical that you ensure it has been secured properly in the riding position. Failure to...
  • Page 16 Maximum Extension mark could result in the steering extender breaking during operation. This would likely result in the rider losing control and falling. Never use the ElliptiGO bike with the steering extender raised beyond the maximum height mark. Bike Owner's Manual...
  • Page 17 3. Slide collar up above folding pivot. 4. Fold the steering column inward toward the center of the bike 90 degrees. 5. Slide the collar back so the groove on the collar engages the steering base. 6. While holding the collar tight against the steering base, close both collar quick-releases to lock into the storage position.

  • Page 18: Proper Handling & Carrying Procedure

    Picture 1 to the right demonstrates the proper method for handling, lifting or carrying your ElliptiGO bike. The bike should be handled with one hand on the frame member which goes over the top of the rear wheel and the other hand on the steering column.

  • Page 19: Kickstand Operation

    E. Kickstand Operation The ElliptiGO is equipped with a very stable double leg kickstand. To operate the kickstand, follow these steps: 1. Retracting the Kickstand - To retract the kickstand grab the steering column with one hand and the frame member which goes over the top of the wheel with the other hand.

  • Page 20: Pre-Ride Safety Checklist

    No brake pad should 3. With the kickstand retracted, raise the front end of the bike off of the contact the tire or overhang off of the rim and you should be able to apply ground several inches and then drop it.
  • Page 21 This would certainly cause the rider to lose control of the ElliptiGO bike and WARNING! Some ElliptiGO bikes are equipped with drive arms suffer serious injury or death from a resulting fall.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Fit

    For torque specification refer to Appendix C: - "Torque Requirements for Screws and Fasteners". The ElliptiGO bike is designed to be adjustable to fit a wide range of riders and has four adjustable features: 21. If you have a foot retention device mounted on your drive arm foot platform, ensure that it is properly adjusted for the shoes you are wearing.
  • Page 23 To adjust the stride length, follow these steps: Loosen 1. Place the bike on the kickstand. If the bike is equipped with a drive arm axle retention screw (1.a), proceed to step 2. If it does not have a drive arm axle retention screw (1.b), skip step 2 and proceed to step 3.
  • Page 24 Using a 6mm Allen wrench on the back of the drive arm axle, rotate it counter-clockwise (still looking at the bike from left side) to tighten it. While tightening, ensure that the washer stays seated flat into the counter-bore on the crank arm.
  • Page 25 MARKS during operation. This would likely result in the rider SHOULD losing control and falling. Never use the ElliptiGO bike NOT BE with the steering extender raised beyond the maximum VISIBLE height mark.
  • Page 26 This would likely result in the rider losing control and falling. Never use the ElliptiGO bike with the steering extender raised beyond the maximum height mark. Rotationally align the handlebars so that the steering extender groove is centered on the steering column notch.
  • Page 27 Positioning the controls correctly is a fundamental requirement for the WARNING! Because the braking force is created by pulling on the safe operation of the ElliptiGO bike and should only be done by a trained brake levers, the shorter the reach, the more important it becomes to professional.

  • Page 28: Familiarization Ride

    Section II. 2. F. Adjusting the Fit. Once the ElliptiGO bike is properly adjusted, follow these instructions to familiarize yourself with how it functions.
  • Page 29 ElliptiGO bike, any of which could cause you to lose the bike and suffer a fall.

  • Page 30: Riding Techniques

    Before any ride, we highly recommend executing the pre-ride checklist in WARNING! YOUR HEAD IS VERY HIGH OFF THE GROUND WHEN Section II. 2. E. above. Do not ride the ElliptiGO bike without a helmet and RIDING AND COULD HIT STATIONARY OBJECTS. Always be looking out for proper clothing, including closed-toe shoes.

  • Page 31: Climbing And Descending Hills

    As you build up stamina and strength in your legs and core, you should find grips can cause the rider to lose control of the ElliptiGO bike and suffer a this riding position to be very comfortable. If not, please visit the support fall.
  • Page 32 We recommend not riding the likely that you will strike them. We strongly suggest not riding the ElliptiGO bike when the roads are wet, even if it isn’t raining. This is ElliptiGO bike during periods of low visibility. If you must ride, always...

  • Page 33: Competitive And Group Riding

    ElliptiGO bike in the event and to find out what kind of When lit or seen by reflective materials, the motion of your legs will support will be available.

  • Page 34: Components And Service

    40 mph. Traveling at that rate of speed bicycle mechanic to resolve the issue. If at any time you believe something drastically increases the likelihood of serious injury or death during a fall.

  • Page 35: Components

    ElliptiGO bike and suffer a serious injury or be killed. IT IS and three on the folding steering column or one on CRITICAL THAT YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE the non-folding steering column.
  • Page 36 Repeat this until you can close the lever by grabbing the fork or steering column and doing so leaves a clear mark in your hand. Bike Owner's Manual...

  • Page 37: Brakes

    Similarly, improper brake actuation can cause one or object and suffer a serious injury or death. both of the wheels to lock up and the rider to lose control of the bike, The correct way to apply the brakes under normal stopping conditions is to making it likely that the rider will fall and sustain serious injuries or be killed.
  • Page 38 Also, as discussed above, wet road conditions greatly reduce the stopping ability of the bike. The rim brakes on your bike rely on friction between the brake pad and the rim to retard rotation of the wheel. A wet rim will reduce the amount of friction that can be generated, especially at the initial stages of braking.

  • Page 39: Wheels, Tires And Tubes

    Spokes pressure clincher-style tires and presta-valve tubes. These comprise the system that actually connects the bike to the ground, so it is important that Each spoke plays a critical role in providing wheel strength, performance you understand how they function and how to take care of them.
  • Page 40 Front Wheel Removal To remove the front wheel, follow these steps: 1. Place the bike on the kickstand. 2. Pull the brake calipers into the rim with one hand while releasing the brake cable with the other. 3. Open the quick release lever on the front wheel.

  • Page 41: Front Wheel Installation

    Open the quick release lever on front wheel. Insert wheel into fork drops. Press down on head tube of bike to ensure wheel is properly seated. If wheel is not wanting to seat, the tension nut may need to be loosened to allow for more clearance.
  • Page 42 If the rear wheel moves even slightly during operation, the tire can contact the brakes or frame and the chain can become loose. If the chain comes off or the tires contact the brakes or frame, this could cause the rider to lose control and suffer a fall.
  • Page 43 Rear Wheel Removal To remove the rear wheel, follow these steps: 1. Place the bike on the kickstand. 2. Pull the rear brake calipers into the rim with one hand while releasing the brake cable with the other. 3. Disconnect the shifter cable from the rear hub.
  • Page 44 11. Rotate the wheel while looking and listening for brake pad rubbing. If rubbing is present, follow steps 5-9 to re-align the rear wheel. IF BRAKE RUBBING PERSISTS DO NOT RIDE. Consult a bicycle mechanic or contact service@elliptigo.com. Bike Owner's Manual...
  • Page 45 As a When you are ready for a new set of tires, take your ElliptiGO bike to a result, there is no hard and fast rule regarding how long your tires will last.

  • Page 46: Gear Selection

    “highest” gear. The “lower” the gear, the less the amount of effort that is required to rotate the drive train and the shorter the distance covered will The rims on your bike are designed to only accept tubes with presta valves, be for one complete rotation of the crank arms. Conversely, the “higher”...

  • Page 47: Adjustable Crank Arms

    ElliptiGO bike and suffer a fall resulting in Unlike the derailleur shifting systems common on most multi-geared serious injury or death to the rider.

  • Page 48: Servicing The Elliptigo Bike

    Any form of crack, scratches or change of coloring in push forward on the bike so that the rear wheel lifts off the ground, highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has been then drop the wheel back down, feeling for movement through the reached and it should be replaced.

  • Page 49: What Happens If I Damage The Elliptigo Bike

    – we can’t make another one of you. Even if you are unhurt, DO NOT RESUME RIDING THE ElliptiGO bike. Instead, take it to a professional bike mechanic or bring it to the ElliptiGO Retail and Service Center at 722 Genevieve Ave., Suite O in Solana Beach, California.
  • Page 50 Any use of the ElliptiGO bike in any other manner falls outside of the or a subsequent rider, to suffer a fall and voids your warranty.

  • Page 51: Appendix B: How Long Will My Elliptigo Bike Last

    ElliptiGO bike and be able to spot damage or accelerated aging more easily are standing on when you ride the ElliptiGO bike and if one of them breaks, than someone who is not a trained bicycle mechanic. This is why they can you will almost certainly suffer a fall and be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 52 Cracks can come in any size, but regardless of how small a crack is, you take the ElliptiGO bike to a professional bicycle mechanic or ElliptiGO should not ride an ElliptiGO bike with a crack in the drive arm. Once a crack technician for inspection. When in doubt, contact service@elliptigo.com for has formed it will continue to grow and splinter over time and use, a replacement drive arm.

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Torque Requirements For Screws And Fasteners

    5mm allen Shifter Cable Inner Cable Fixing Bolt wrenches Gear Shifter to Handlebars M6x1.0 5mm allen Brake Levers to Handlebars M5x0.8 4mm allen Ergon GC3 Integral bar-end Grips to Handlebars (On Certain Models Only) M6x1.0 5mm allen Bike Owner's Manual...

  • Page 54: Appendix D: Satisfaction Guarantee And Limited Warranty

    One year: All Other Components, Paint and Decals  Making any modification to the ElliptiGO components This is the only warranty for your ElliptiGO and it is limited to the initial Claims purchaser (it expires upon resale or transfer of the product to another party).
  • Page 55 Bike Owner's Manual...

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