MINOURA liveride lr240 User manual

Indoor Bicycle Trainer for mini-velo
– instructions manual –
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Read this instructions carefully before use
(ver.2.0 2015/4)
Made in Japan
Applicable Tire Size:
18-inch – 20 x 1-1/8"
(ETRTO 28-451)
Max Tire Outer Diameter:
512 mm

IMPORTANT NOTICE
• For use with mini-velo or BMX with the tire sized between 17x1-1/4 and 20x1-1/8 only.
If the actual tire outer diameter is larger than 512mm, the tire may conict with the plastic housing
of the Mag unit. Please check if the tire doesn't touch GM-7 (Drive Roller Holder), especially when
using 20 x 1-1/8" (ETRTO 28-451) size tire. On this case, you should remove GM-11(Rubber Shim)
between the Mag unit and the base plate.
• LR240 ts the hub width between 125mm and 140mm.
Hub nut type rear wheel axle is not compatible with LR240 in standard. You need to replace the left
side coupling bolt (UF-8) to the optional "Left Side Coupling for Hub Nut Axle (UF-8L)".
• Some assembly required. Use correct tools (10mm spanner & M4 hex wrench). Tools are not
supplied in this kit.
• Use the supplied rear quick release skewer for maximum stability.
Minoura is not responsible for any problem caused from using your own skewer.
• Use on at and level oor or ground, and fully open the legs for your safety.
• Adjust the roller pressure to the rear tire properly in order to maximize your tire life. And you should
maintain the tire air pressure 10% higher than your usual level for this purpose
Tire and roller contact will eventually wear both your tire and the trainer roller.
• LR240 is a tire drive model, so if you use LR240 with a knobby tire on BMX, a loud noise must
occur. To avoid this problem, replace the rear tire to a slick pattern one.
Do not use LR240 for removing the mud from the tire.
• Touching the spinning wheel and/or any other moving parts while training may cause serious injury.
Keep children and pets away from the trainer when in use.
• It is not possible to convert the non-remote resistance unit to the remote control version one due to
a difference in the inside mechanism.
• If you feel any strange noise or smell, stop using LR240 immediately and contact the retailer where
you purchased the LR240.
• Any warranty will be void if you use LR240 for other purpose than instructed.
Minorua offers 1-year limited warranty on this product from the date of your purchase for any
problem caused by manufacturer's defect.
Any damage or problem caused by transporting process is not covered under warranty. Any damage
from shipping or moving must be made to the shipping company.
Read the enclosed "Minoura Limited Warranty Policy" card and refer Minoura website (www.
minoura.jp) for more details.
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LR240 Schematics
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UF-10
UF-8
UF-6
UF-7
M5-2
BF-4
BF-6
BF-8
BF-4
BF-6
GM-23
MF-3
GM-9
GM-7
GM-6
GM-4
GM-3 GM-2
GM-16
GM-10
GM-11
GM-12
GM-13
GM-5
{
BF-4: LegRubberCover(Red)   GM-4: NeodymiumMagnet
BF-6: LegRubber     GM-5: MainHousing
BF-8: M20MainFrame(White)   GM-6: DriveRoller,Axle&Bearings
UF-6: RightSideCoupling&ClampLever  GM-7: DriveRollerHolder
UF-7: ClampLeverGuide    GM-9: AxleEndCap
UF-8: LeftSideCoupling(forQ/RLever)  GM-10:MagUnitFittingBracket
UF-10: CouplingLockNut(Alloy)   GM-11:RubberShim
M5-2: RubberFootCap(29mm)   GM-12:MountBase
MF-3: RollerPressureAdjustKnobSet  GM-13:RubberWasher&BoltSet
GM-2: AlloyRotor     GM-16:Flywheel(1.5kg)
GM-3: HousingCover    GM-23:RemoteShifter(White)
!< CAUTION >
Do NOT touch GM-2 "Alloy Rotor"
during and 15 minutes after workout.
It is VERY HOT.

3. Fully open both legs and place LR240
on a flat and level floor. (see Fig. B)
At this moment, make sure all 4 foot
are contacting the floor at once to sit on
the floor stable.
How To Setup Your LR240 Trainer
2. Install the Roller Pressure Adjust Knob set (MF-3)
to LR240 frame.
First, remove the pre-installed bolt and nut from
the frame. (see Fig. A-1)
Insert the Flat Washer and Acorn Spring into the
Knob Bolt first, then screw the knob set to the
Plate Nut coming from behind the bracket on the
frame. (see Fig. A-2)
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1. Replace your rear wheel quick release skewer to the supplied one.
Minoura guarantees the stability only when using the supplied skewer due to the coupling inner
shape.
!If your bike is not equipped with quick release skewer and it's a hub nut type,
replace the left side coupling (UF-8) to the optional "Left Side Coupling for Hub
Nut Axle".
Minoura doesn't guarantee the stability if you don't replace the left side coupling.
You don't need the supplied quick release skewer if your wheel is a hub nut type.
It's not possible to convert your wheel from the hub nut type to the quick release
skewer type unless replacing the hub.
!
Required Tools: 1 x 10mm Spanner
1 x M4 Hex Wrench
!If you feel some difculty
of the vertical action of the
Mag resistance unit, slightly
loosen the pivot bolt which
connects the Mag unit to the
frame.
Do not over-loosen the pivot
bolt. It may cause injury to
your nger when the Mag
unit suddenly drops down.
!Make sure the Acorn Spring
direction is as shown in Fig.
A-2.
Failure will cause difculty
on rotating.
(Fig. A-2)
(Fig. B)
(Fig. A-1)
Remove Bolt and Nut
Plate Nut
Knob Bolt
Flat Washer
Acorn Spring

4. Wipe all dust away from the rear tire surface
and place your rear wheel in between the
couplings.
1) Loosen the lock nut (UF-9) to allow the
left side coupling (UF-8) be free. (Fig. C)
2) Pull up the quick hub clamp lever (UF-6)
to retract the right side coupling.
(see Fig. D)
3) Insert the left side (quick lever side)
skewer into the left side coupling first.
The quick lever shaft must be inserted
into the cut-out on the coupling to hold
the bike stable. Turn the coupling to
adjust the cut-out position.
4) While keeping this position, slowly come
down the bike to align the right side
acorn nut to the right side coupling.
(Fig. C)
(Fig. D)
(Fig. E)
(Fig. F)
5) Push down the quick hub clamp lever to hold the rear wheel. (see Fig. E)
If you start feeling resistance when the lever comes at 4 o'clock position, it's correct.
If the clamping hub is too tight or too loose due to wrong position of the left side coupling, pull
up the lever to release the bike, adjust the left side coupling position and try clamping the hub
again.
6) Lastly, tighten the lock nut to fix the left side coupling position. (see Fig. F)
Both right and left side couplings are
designed to suit the supplied quick release
skewer. The left side coupling must t
perfectly in the skewer head to get correct
stability. (see Fig. G)
Any skewer type which lever is located on
the end of the axle (Fig. H) or the lever will
not be bent over right angle (Fig. I) cannot
be used on LR240.
!
(Fig. G)
(Fig. H) (Fig. I)
!Precisely adjust the left side coupling
position to keep the correct thightness of
rear hub clamping.
Too tight setting will cause damage to both
LR240 and your bike frame.
Too loose setting may cause the bike to
come out of the trainer during use.
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Loosen Lock Nut
Turn to adjust position
Pull up lever
Push down lever
Tighten Lock Nut
Insert Q/R lever shaft
in the cut-out

6. The rear tire should sit in the almost center part of
the Drive Roller without touching any other parts.
(see Fig. L)
If the tire has touched the plastic parts (Fig. M)
due to some reasons like the rear wheel is not
trued correctly or you have installed a too fat tire,
you must adjust the Mag unit position.
There are two sets of installation thread holes
on the bracket. Choose either one for better
positioning.
Also, you can micro-adjust the position. To do so,
loosen the backside screws with M4 hex wrench,
adjust the roller position side to side, then tighten
the screws again tightly. (see Fig. M)
5. Contact the Drive Roller to the rear tire by turning the Roller Pressure Adjust Knob clockwise.
(see Fig. J)
The best position is that the roller compresses the tire in the depth of 3 – 4 mm. (see Fig. K)
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(Fig. L)
(Fig. N)
(Fig. M)
(Fig. J) (Fig. K)
Please note too much and too less roller pressure will bring premature tire wear.
Keep correct roller pressure and maintain the air pressure 10% higher than your
usual level before using LR240.
!
If it's hard to tighten the knob bolt, lift up the Mag unit by hand then tighten the knob.
TIPS
Do nut apply brake while riding on LR240 to avoid unnecessary tire wear out.
!

!If the rear tire has touched any other parts than the Drive Roller, the part may be
damaged and your tire will wear out quickly.
!It is impossible to adjust the rear wheel position by adjusting the left side coupling
position. It just works to adjust the coupling distance.
7. To remove the bike from LR240, loosen the knob first, then lift up the clamp lever.
If you remove the bike without changing the roller position, the next installation may become
difficult because the rear wheel has been pushed forward by the roller.
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Decrease
Increase
How To Operate Remote Shifter
LR240 comes with a convenient remote shifter device.
By installing it on your handlebar or stem, you can adjust the
resistance level in 7 levels without getting off the bike.
The remote shifter should be used in conjunction with the gears
on your bike to achieve maximum efficiency in your workout.
How to install the remote shifter
1) Wind the flexible plastic band around the handlebar,
2) Put the hook to the gutter on the plastic shifter base,
3) Flip up the lever to lock.
How to increase the resistance level
Twist the shifter lever toward "H" symbol.
How to reduce the resistance level
Twist the shifter lever toward "L" symbol.
"L" is not zero resistance. There is still some resistance
at "L" level due to the roller compression to the tire.
The remote shifter is pre-adjusted to fit the standard handlebar
size; 22mm (7/8") diameter.
If it becomes loose or too tight, or you need to install the shifter
onto an oversized handlebar or stem, adjust the band length by
turning the plastic screw on the band with an M4 hex wrench.
(Please be advised that the hex wrench doesn't come in the package)
Hook
Lever
1
2
Required Tool: 1 x M4 Hex Wrench
The plastic band and screw are not so tough. Do not
tighten too much. You should take off the hook before
adjusting.
!
!
(Fig. O)
(Fig. P)
(Fig. Q)
(Fig. R)

Why My Remote Shifter Doesn't Work Properly?
You may have a shifting problem that you cannot set at L or H position properly due to the lengthened
inner cable.
To fix this problem, follow the steps to adjust the initial cable tension.
1. Set your remote shifter at "H" position and remove the shifter from your handlebar, then straighten
the cable as much as possible.
2. Pull out the plastic cover cap on foot of the remote cable. (see Fig. S)
3. Hold the inside adjusting screw and push it toward the shifter, then tighten the locking nut toward the
Mag unit housing to set the cable tension properly. (see Fig. T)
4. Check if you can set every position from H to L correctly.
Finally, install the cover cap again.
(Fig. S) (Fig. T)
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Adjust Screw
Lock Nut
Cap
Tighten this nut toward
the plastic housing