Aqua Creek TIDAL WAVE F-TWPB-06 User manual

Copyright © 2019 Aqua Creek Products All Rights Reserved Revised 10/30/19
PART #: F-TWPB-06
AVAILABLE IN PINK, GREEN OR YELLOW
PATENT PENDING
300 LB. [136 kg] MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY
MANDATORY
LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH BIKE OWNER
Read and follow all instructions.
Bike safety can only be ensured if the bike is assembled and
operated according to these instructions.
• NEVER permit children to play on or around the bike.
• Optimal use in water depth of 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters).
• For safety reasons, NEVER excercise alone in the water.
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Tidalwave Components
1. MAIN FRAME
2. FRONT BASE
3. BACK LEG
4. ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS
5. ADJUSTABLE SEAT
6. LEFT PEDAL
7. RIGHT PEDAL
8. HARDWARE BAG
Tidalwave Pool Bike
Table of Contents
PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION
2 Tidalwave Components 10-11 Trainer Reference Guide
3-5 Assembly Instructions 12 Proper Care of Tidalwave
6 Storage Instructions 13 Exploded View & Parts List
7 Operating Instructions 14 Warranty
8-9 Common Tidalwave Excercises
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1. Attach the front base assembly to the main frame using two (2) 5/16”x 2 1/4” hex head bolts, 5/16” at
washers and 5/16” nylock nuts. See FIG. 1 below.
MAIN FRAME
FRONT BASE ASSEMBLY
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (2)
5/16" FLAT
WASHER (4)
5/16" X 2 1/4"
HEX BOLT (2)
FIGURE 1
MAIN FRAME
5/16" X 2 1/4"
HEX HEAD (2)
BACK LEG ASSEMBLY
5/16" FLAT
WASHER (4)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (2)
FIGURE 2
2. Attach the back leg to the main frame using two (2) 5/16” x 2 1/4” hex head bolts, 5/16”at washers
and 5/16” nylock nuts. See FIG. 2 below.
Tidalwave Assembly Instructions
TOOLS REQUIRED:
(2) 1/2” FLAT WRENCH
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Tidalwave Assembly Instructions
MAIN FRAME
PLASTIC
SLEEVE
ADJUSTMENT
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
5/16" FLAT
WASHER (2)
5/16" X 2 1/4"
HEX HEAD (2)
ADJUSTABLE
HANDLEBARS
FIGURE 4
4. To attach the adjustable handlebars
rst place the plastic sleeve in place on
the main frame. Then, set the adjustable
handlebars and adjustment bracket
assembly in place on top of the plastic
sleeve. Secure together with two (2)
5/16” x 2 1/4” hex head bolts and 5/16”
at washers.
See FIG. 4 to the right.
3. Once the legs are assembled to the
frame the bike can be stood upright. To
do this, ip the lever up at the main pivot
point of the bike, and fold the bike frame
out until the lever falls into the second slot.
See FIG. 3 to the right.
out until the lever falls into the second slot.
A
DETAIL A
LATCH
(FLIP-UP)
FIGURE 3
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/2” FLAT WRENCH
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5. Attach the pedal assemblies to the
main frame with two (2) 5/16” x 3/4” hex
head bolts, 5/16”lock washers and 5/16”
at washers (this hardware is already
pre-installed on the bike).
See FIG. 5 to the right.
NOTES: Viewing from as if sitting on
the bike, be sure the right pedal is
being installed on the right side of the
bike and left pedal on the left side of
the bike! Installing them backwards
could lead to the pedals unthreading
and breaking off!
Be sure the pedals are opposite each
other! If the left pedal is all the way
up, the right pedal should be all the
way down!
MAIN FRAME
RIGHT PEDAL
ASSEMBLY
5/16" X 3/4"
HEX HEAD (2)
5/16" LOCK
WASHER (2)
5/16" FLAT
WASHER (2)
LEFT PEDAL
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 5
6. Attach the seat to the main frame
using the quick adjustment knob. The
seat has 5 height adjustment holes, in
1” increments.
See FIG. 6 to the right.
NOTE: It is easiest to set seat height,
handlebar location and foot strap
tightness BEFORE placing the bike in
the water. Before riding, always check
that the seat post is securely clamped.
Riding with an improperly tightened
seat post can allow the saddle to slip
and/or fall.
Tidalwave Assembly Instructions
MAIN FRAME
QUICK
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
SEAT
FIGURE 6
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/2” SOCKET
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Tidalwave Storage Instructions
A
DETAIL A
RIDING
POSITION
FIGURE 7
B
DETAIL B
STORAGE
POSITION
FIGURE 8
The Tidalwave Pool Bike is collapsible for easy storage. To fold the frame into the storage position from
the riding position, ip the quick latch lever up with your nger and fold the bike up until the lever rod
falls into the storage position slot on the frame.
See FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 below.
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RESISTANCE
ADJUSTMENT
ROD
RESISTANCE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIGURE 11
3 - 5 FEET
WATER DEPTH
FIGURE 10
Tidalwave Operating Instructions
The Tidalwave Pool Bike was designed for use in and out of the water. To use in water, use the wheels at
the front of the bike to roll the bike down the pool wall into the water. Optimal water depth is 3-5 feet
(0.9 to 1.5 meters). See FIG. 9 & FIG. 10 below.
PLACE IN WATER
FIGURE 9
ROTATE TO
DECREASE
RESISTANCE
ROTATE TO
INCREASE
RESISTANCE
FIGURE 12
*Frame not shown for clarity
The Tidalwave pool bike can be set to multiple levels of resistance. The resistance adjustment knob is
located on the main frame. To increase resistance for a harder workout, turn the knob clockwise. To
decrease resistance, turn the knob counter-clockwise. See FIG. 11 and
FIG. 12 below.
NOTE: Always begin pedaling on the easiest level and increase resistance to more difficult settings
while pedaling. Never start pedaling at high resistance as you may experience a transmission bind
up. However, if this does occur, release the resistance back to easy and begin again.
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Common Tidalwave Excercises
STANDARD RIDE
Rider is sitting on seat with hands
gripping the handlebars.
RELAXED RIDE
Rider is sitting on seat with hands
dangling in the water.
STANDING RIDE
Rider is o the seat, standing and pedaling,
with hands gripping the handlebars.
FLUTTER KICK
Rider is behind the bike holding the seat
kicks legs in a swimming motion.
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Common Tidalwave Excercises
CHEST DIP
Rider is behind the bike holding the seat,
lifts legs up and slowly lowers themselves
until their chest hits the seat and then
pushes themselves back up.
ABDOMINAL CRUNCH
Rider is on seat with feet hooked under the
handlebars. Lean back until back of head
hits the water and then return to an upright
position, using only your core.
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ConnieJasinskas,M.Sc.,CEP www.FortheLoveofFit.comwww.AquaStretchCanada.com
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October4,15
Re:PoolBikeRecommendations
HelloTyler&AquaCreekCrew,
BelowaresomerecommendationsfrommycolleagueLineMarrandmyselfregardingtheAquaCreekPool
Bike.Linehasnotworkedwiththiscycle(onlyHydroRider),soIamprovidingtheperspectiveofhaving
experiencedtheAquaCreekbike.Lineisalandandwatercyclinginstructor/expert,withyearsofexperience
inthefield.ShewaskindenoughtogivethissomethoughtwhileIwasworkinginBostonthisweekend,sowe
couldturnitaroundmorequicklyforyou.
Recommendationsre:muscleconditioningexercisesusingthebikeasaplatform
¥Situpswiththefeethookedonthehandlebarsorelsewhere,arenotrecommended.
¥Remindpeoplethatthisbikeisdesignedforcardioworkout,notmuscletraining.Muscleconditioning
exercisesarebetterperformedoffthebike.Pushupsonthesaddleorelsewherecanworkforsome,but
forothers,areproblematic(thebodysinks,thehandsaretoonarrow),it’sreallynottheintendeduseofthe
bike.
¥AvoidthewordTENSION.RefertothebeginningoftheYouTubevideowhereitsays“6levelsofresistance”.
Usethewordresistancethroughout.
¥Therearenospecificpedalcadencesorresistancetobedictatedtoriders.Ridersarebettertouse
perceivedexertion.Wehaveascaleinthebook,butsimply,useascaleof110,with68representinga
goodrangeforcardiowork.Resistanceshouldbelightfornoviceridersandrehabpurposes.
Terminology
”Saddle”:meanstobeseatedonthebikesaddle,withhandsonthehandlebars.
”Saddle-Upright”:meanstobeseatedwithhandsOFFthehandlebars.
”Standing”:offthesaddle,handsonthehandlebars;bodyismoreverticalthanseated
alignment.Pedalingactionishappeningdirectlybelowthehips.Itisrecommendedthat
ridersusethehandlebarsinthisposition,ratherthanpedalinghandsoff.
Trainer Reference Guide

ConnieJasinskas,M.Sc.,CEPwww.FortheLoveofFit.comwww.AquaStretchCanada.com  
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Standing ¥Handsremainonthehandle
barswhilestanding.
¥Thebodyistallandstraight,
nothunchedoverthehandle
bars.
¥Gripshouldbefirmbut
relaxed.
¥Avoidtensingtheshoulders
andneck.
CardiovascularExercise
Intervals:
¥12minutesatatime,
increasewhenpossible.
¥Startwithshorterintervalsof
10–20secondsiftherideris
inexperiencedorunfit.
¥Graduallyincreasethetime
spentstanding,and/or
increasetheresistance
settingonthebike.
¥Riderscanadjustcadenceto
increasethechallengeofthe
interval.Fasterismore
difficult.However,smooth
pedalstrokeshouldalways
bemaintained.
¥Perceivedexertionlevelsof7
–9areappropriateunless
healthconcernsdictate
otherwise.Medical
clearanceforcardiovascular
exerciseshouldbe
mentioned.
(Resistance–moderateto
high)

¥Maintainlong,strong
alignmentthroughoutthese
intervals.
¥Inabilitytomaintain
alignmentand/orthe
smoothefficiencyofthe
pedalstrokemeansthework
intervalistoochallenging–
sitandresumeseated
pedalinguntilyouare
recoveredsufficientlytotry
anotherstandinginterval.
¥Monitorthecomfortofthe
lowbackandkneesduring
thisactivity.
¥Addingarmmovementto
thispositionisnotadvised
formost.Veryexperience
ridersmayachievethis,but
alignmentandsmoothpedal
strokearealwaysthe
priority.
¥Vigorousarmmovements
combinedwithinadequate
corestabilitycancausethe
biketotipwhileriding–not
recommended.

Saddle Saddle-Upright Standing
Riding
Position
Hands/arms position Class Component
Length of time & Resistance level
Helpful Cues
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