Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Comp User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FEATURES
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Airdyne®
Airdyne® Evolution™ Comp

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FEATURES
Dual Action Design
Delivers a simultaneous, full body workout
with the versatility of exercising your lower
or upper body separately
On-Board Computer
Obtain immediate feedback regarding your
fitness progress
Built-In Transport Wheels
Make it simple to move the bike across
any flat surface
Seat
Extra-padded, anatomically-designed seat
provides maximum comfort
Adjustable Seat Post
Reliable and easy seat height adjustment
accommodates riders of all body sizes and
leg lengths
Airdyne® Evolution™ Comp Fanwheel
Smaller Evolution fanwheel provides smooth
resistance, controlled air-cooling and a low
step-over height
Evolution™ Comp Serial Number
Located on the left chainguard bracket
Second Stage Belt-drive
The Evolution Comp offers a super-torque drive
belt providing a quieter ride

CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for making the Schwinn Airdyne®/Airdyne®
Evolution™ Comp Bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities.
For years to come, you’ll be able to rely on Schwinn
craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal
fitness goals.
The Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike should enable you to shape
and monitor your workouts to:
 Increase your energy level
 Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness
 Increase upper and lower body muscle strength
 Decrease your overall percentage of body fat
Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or
are already in good shape, the Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike is
designed to be an efficient, easy and fun way to achieve an
enhanced level of fitness. You can exercise your way to a slimmer
and healthier body. The on-board digital computer enables
you to accurately monitor your progress by tracking time, distance,
mets, watts, calories, RPMs and optional heart rate.
This Owner’s Manual contains all the information you need to
operate and enjoy your Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike. Also
included are general fitness guidelines. Please read this
Owner’s Manual in its entirety before getting onto the
Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike and working out. So let’s
get started.
Take your time and have fun!

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CONTENTS
Safeguards
Safeguardsand Warnings ....................................................................8
Bike Operation
Seat Adjustment .....................................................................................9
Lower Body workout .............................................................................9
Lower and Upper Body Workout ........................................................9
Upper Body Workout Only ...................................................................9
Computer Operation
Computer Operation .............................................................................10
Initial Computer Setup ..........................................................................11
Starting an Exercise .............................................................................11
TIME SET Mode .....................................................................................12
Computer Display Feedback ................................................................12
Quick Start ..............................................................................................13
Results Mode ..........................................................................................13
Stopping the Exercise ...........................................................................14
SCAN Function .......................................................................................14
Other Features ........................................................................................15
Computer Buttons ..................................................................................15
HOM and CLUb Settings in Initial Setup ............................................16
Intitial Computer Setup for Club Mode ...............................................16
Maintenance
Moving Your Bike ...................................................................................17
Installing New Batteries ......................................................................17
Adjusting the Drive Chain or Belt Tension .........................................17
Fanwheel Alignment ..............................................................................17
Leveling Your Bike .................................................................................17
Locking Your Bike ..................................................................................17
General Maintenance ...........................................................................17
Fitness Guide ..........................................................................................18
Warranty
Warranty Terms .....................................................................................29

SAFEGUARDS
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Read the owners Manual and follow it carefully before using
the exercise bicycle.
Read all Warnings posted on the exercise bicycle.
• Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any
time , you feel faint or dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your
physician.
• Keep Children away from the exercise bicycle
• Inspect the exercise bicycle for worn or loose parts prior to use.
Tighten/replace any loose or worn components prior to use.
• Do not wear loose or dangling clothing or jewelry while using the
exercise bicycle.
• Set up and operate the exercise bicycle on a solid level surface.
• Care should be taken in mounting and dismounting the exercise bicycle.
• Always engage the locking mechanism when not in use. (see page 17)
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OPERATION
 Seat Adjustment
Proper seat height ensures maximum exercise
efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of
injury.
1. Place one pedal in the down position , and
center the ball of your foot over the center of the
pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee.
(Fig. 1)
If you leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch
the pedal, you will need to lower the seat. If your
leg is too bent, you will need to raise the seat.
2. Dismount the bike. unscrew the adjustment knob
on the seat tube and pull out the locking pin. (Fig. 2)
Lower or raise the seat to the desired height. Allow
the locking pin to engage and fully tighten in place.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
 Lower Body Workout
Once you are in position and sitting comfortably,
slowly begin pedaling with your arms relaxed at
your sides or with your hands resting on the hand
grips as the arm levers move. Pedal at an easy
pace until you feel secure and comfortable. To
increase the air resistance and workload, increase
your pedaling speed.
 Lower and Upper Body Workout
For a complete body workout, grasp the hand grips
with palms down. Push and pull the arm levers as
you pedal, keeping elbows low and next to your
body. To exercise all the muscle groups in your
arms, vary your hand position on the grips. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
 Upper Body Only Workout
Once you have gained momentum with pedal-
ing, you can experiment with an upper body only
workkout technique. Grasp the hand grips firmly
with palms down and place your feet on the foot
pegs near the fanwheel axle. Lean forward at the
hips, keeping your back straight and shoulders
down, while continuing to push and pull the arm
levers. (Fig. 4)

OPERATION
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 Computer Operation
The Airdyne / Airdyne EVO Comp computer is easy to operate and provides
you with important feedback during your exercise. Starting the computer is
as easy as pressing the Start Button. While “exercising” the computer will
display information relating to your exercise time, power output, approximate
energy expended, and even your Heart Rate. At the end of your workout, the
display will present you with a summary of your workout, called the Results
Mode.
By taking a few moments to fully understand the computer operation and
functions, you will get more pleasure, motivation and value from your Air-
dyne/Evolution Comp Bike workouts. It’s really very easy.
Start/Stop
Button
Scan Buttons
Reset Button Enter Button
+ Button
— Button
Top Display
Line
Middle Display
Line
Bottom Display
Line