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Operating Your CIC800

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Before You Ride

LEVELERS: Place the cycle on a level area, if at all possible. If the cycle needs leveling, turn the levelers clockwise or counterclockwise until the base is stable and does not rock.

ADJUSTMENT KNOBS: All four adjustment levers function the same way. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen.

SEAT: The pitch of the saddle can be adjusted to accommodate all users. Loosen the horizontal bolt under the seat to adjust the pitch, then retighten.

PEDAL STRAP ADJUSTMENT: Place the ball of you feet in the toe clip till the front of the shoe is snugly in the cage. Then tighten the strap of toe clip around your shoe by pulling up on the strap until cage of toe clip fits snugly around the shoe.

Learn more about adjusting your bike for proper fit here.

Resistance and Belt Tension Adjustments

RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT: Resistance can be adjusted easily at any time while riding to change the intensity of workout. Turn the knob clockwise (+) to increase resistance. Turn the knob counterclockwise (-) to decrease resistance.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: The belt tension had been set before shipping. It should not need to be adjusted when first using. However, you may need to make the minor tension adjustment over time. 

Note: Make sure you adjust both side equally, either tighten or loosen the belt tension so that the flywheel keep in alignment with the frame.

How to Tighten the Belt Tension

Move the crank arms back and forth. If there is more than 1/4” (0.64cm) movement in the crank before the flywheel starts turning, you will need to adjust the belt. 

  1. Loosen the two-flanged nut(A) on either side of flywheel. 
  2. Moving the flywheel forward by evenly tightening clockwise the 2 hex bolts(B), which go through the frame tube until there is approximately 1/4” (0.64cm) of slack in the belt. 
  3. Re-tighten the two-flanged nut on either side of flywheel and then put back the safety cover.  

Using the Emergency Brake

In case of emergency or before dismounting the indoor cycle, press down directly on the resistance knob to stop the flywheel and pedal.

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