Spirit Johnny G JB950 User manual

JB950 JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE
CONSOLE OPERATION
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WARM UP MODE
The Warm Up Mode is the most basic function of the Johnny G Spirit
Bike. Riders can use this mode to prepare themselves for a class or
when just pedaling to warm up for other activities. This mode is the
rst function that occurs when the console awakens from sleep mode.
Riders can stay in this mode for as long as desired.
Upon console awakening, the words JOHNNY G. METHOD, THE
RIDE OF TRUTH display, then WARM UP will ash 3 times, followed
by PRESS PLAY KEY, WHEN READY TO GO. The Home screen
appears displaying LEVEL, RPM, TIME, DISTANCE, WATTS, HEART
RATE. Console continues Warm Up Mode until Play Key is pressed.
Warm Up Mode is the only opportunity to pair with an HR strap.
Once inside the other programs, riders will have to reset the
console to pair HR.
This warm up cycle continues until Play Key is pressed.
•During Warm Up mode, users can adjust level of intensity. Press +
or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to adjust
resistance.
•Warm Up Mode will last as long as user stays in this mode.
•Warm Up Mode will NOT display a summary screen. Only the program
screens display a summary.
•If AUTO PAIR HR function is turned ON within Maintenance Mode,
Warm Up Mode will prompt to Pair Heart Rate if wearing a HR strap.
Within 30-seconds console will display HR DEVICE FOUND. Procedure
on next page will guide in pairing HR.
NOTE: AUTO PAIRING HR DURING THE WARM UP MODE IS A
CONTROLLED FUNCTION WITHIN MAINTENANCE MODE. THE
DEFAULT SETTING IS OFF.
Not all cycling classes are done using HR. Facilities have the option
to simplify the user set-up and facilitate getting into the Manual Mode.
When OFF, pairing HR can only be done using the PAIR HR DEVICE
function within the Programs Mode. See page 7 for instructions on
Pairing HR.
Facility management can change this setting by referring to the
instructions on pages 17 and 21.
•When AUTO PAIR HR is ON, if having problems connecting HR strap to
console, reset console.
•Reset console by pressing Play Key and + Key simultaneously for 3
seconds.

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HEART RATE
If AUTO PAIR HR is ON and user is wearing a heart rate strap, display
will show HEART RATE DEVICE FOUND.
•PAIR YES will ash.
•Press +or – Key to toggle between PAIR YES and PAIR NO.
If PAIR YES, press Play Key.
•The number of sensors displays.
•Press Play Key to accept or press + Key to display next strap detected,
ANT+ or MyZone.
For example:
•2 SENSORS FOUND. Press if device shown is not your own.
•MYZONE-12345678 (SN# on your MYZONE device displays).
NOTE: Ideally user should need to be familiar SN # of their MYZONE
module, located on backside.
•ANT+ 12345 (ID # for your ANT+ device displays).
•After selecting sensor, press Play Key to connect heart rate strap to console.
•ENTER AGE displays and default age 35 ashes. Press +or – Key to adjust
age. Press Play Key.
•MAX HR displays and estimated max HR ashes. Press Play Key to accept.
•WARM UP MODE ashes 3 times.
•PRESS PLAY KEY, WHEN READY TO GO displays on console.
•Press Play Key when READY TO GO displays on console.
• Console HR LED light illuminates on right side of console. See page 9 for
full description of HR color zones.
If zero sensors found:
•Re-scan displays.
•Dampen HR contacts on strap if dry.
•Press Play Key to re-scan.
If not wanting to connect a heart rate strap:
•Press + Key until screen displays DO NOT CONNECT.
•Press Play Key and screen displays WARM UP, blinking 3 times, then
reverting to Warm Up Mode. The HR on lower display will remain blank.

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MANUAL MODE OR HR ZONE PROGRAM
The Manual Mode is another basic function of the Johnny G Spirit Bike.
The Manual Mode is also the HR Zone program. Once HR is paired
during the Warm Up Mode, HR performace and zones will be tracked.
Riders can use this mode for a complete workout or to prepare themselves
for other activities. The only differences between this mode and the Warm
Up Mode is that the rider will have a workout summary of their effort. At
any time during Warm Up Mode, press Play Key to enter Manual Mode.
Pressing the Play Key displays ENJOY THE RIDE followed by display
screen. Any Time and Distance data collected during Warm Up Mode
will be erased.
•Press + or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to adjust
resistance.
•When ride is completed at desired time, press Play Key. All current data will
pause.
•Screen displays END WORKOUT, then NO will ash on display.
•Press either + or – Key to toggle between NO and YES for desired action.
•Pressing Play Key while NO will revert to Manual Mode.
•TIME, DISTANCE, INTENSITY and data will continue from moment data
was paused.
•END WORKOUT function ends the workout.
•If selecting YES, screen displays WORKOUT RESULTS, followed by
Summary Data: TIME in minutes, DISTANCE in miles/km’s, WATT AVG,
WATT PEAK,SPEED AVG in MPH, SPEED Peak in MPH, HR AVG, HR PEAK,
RPM AVG, RPM PEAK, HR ZONE.
•Pressing +or – Keys will scroll through Summary Data screens.
•Summary data screens will automatically scroll every 5 seconds if
+or – Keys are NOT pressed.
•When reaching HR Zone, press Play Key to scroll through HR Zones.
•Pressing Play Key will reset display and revert to Warm Up Mode.

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PROGRAMS
Programs Mode provides the opportunity to pair a HR strap to the console and access to the four training
programs contained within the Johnny G Spirit Bike.
If just starting a ride and in the Warm Up Mode press and hold the Play Key for 3 seconds and the rst
program option will display PAIR HR DEVICE.
PAIR HR DEVICE is used to pair a HR strap if it was not already done during the Warm Up Mode when the
AUTO PAIR HR function is set to OFF (refer to the note on page 3). When this function is off, the PAIR HR
DEVICE function is the only method to pair a HR strap to the console.
After pairing HR strap, stay in the consoles Warm Up Mode and re-enter the Programs Mode to activate
other programs.
•Pair HR Device
•HR Zone
•Power Zone
•Lap Program
•Exit
Descriptions for each of the programs is located on their program page. With the exception of the HR Zone
program, the default setting for each program is OFF or DISABLED. Change their setting to ON or ENABLED.
The HR Zone program has a default setting to ON.

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PAIR HEART RATE DEVICE
HR Zone program requires connection of a Heart Rate Strap prior
to using program. Connecting console to a Heart Rate Strap can be
accomplished prior to entering Programs Mode during the Warm Up
Mode (if the Auto Pair HR function is turned ON in Maintenance Mode)
or after entering Programs Mode.
If user puts on a HR strap after leaving the Warm Up Mode and has not
paired HR, console reset will be needed.
•Reset console by simultaneously holding + Key and Play Key for 3 seconds.
•Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds.
•PAIR HR DEVICE displays on console. Press Play Key to scan HR devices.
•If sensors are detected, the number of sensors displays.
See example on page 4 for Pairing of MyZone or ANT+ and HR straps.
•Press Play Key and screen displays WARM UP, ashing 3 times, then
reverting to Warm Up Mode. Heart Rate displays in lower section of the
console.
•Press Play Key to begin the HR Zone program.
•When a HR strap is paired to the console, the Manual Mode also functions
as the HR Zone program.
If PAIR NO, press Play Key.
•If not wanting to connect a heart rate strap, press + Key until screen displays
PAIR NO or DO NOT CONNECT.
•Press Play Key and screen displays WARM UP, ashing 3 times, then
reverting to Warm Up Mode. The HR on lower display will remain blank.
•After 30 seconds WARM UP MODE recycles and ashes 3 times, then
continuing with home screen.
•Press Play Key when ready to go and begin a ride without HR tracking.
NOTE: Along with each device displayed is number indicating the distance
each device is from the console. The number is in decibels and may display
as 65DBM. Usually the smaller number is your chest strap but not always.
If another rider is wearing a chest strap in front of you, their device may be
closer to your console than you are.
Ideally rider should be familiar with their MyZone SN# located on the back
of the MyZone module or their devices ANT+ number. This will simplify
selecting the appropriate HR strap.

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HR ZONE PROGRAM
HR Zone Program estimates your Maximum HR (MHR) when
riders’ age is entered. The program will track the time spent within
the 5 heart rate zones; less than 59% MHR to greater than 90%
MHR. The console includes an LED light that will provide a visual
guide to the riders’ effort. The time spent in each of the HR Zones
displays in the workout summary.
NOTE: if the Auto Pair HR function is turned OFF in Maintenance
Mode then it is necessary to pair HR rst using the PAIR HR
DEVICE function. Refer to page 7 for instructions.
To start:
•Reset console by simultaneously holding + Key and Play Key for
3 seconds. CONSOLE RESET displays on console.
•Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds. PAIR HR DEVICE displays
on screen.
•Press + Key until HR ZONE displays. Press Play Key.
•HR ZONE ON displays. Press Play Key.
•ENTER AGE displays and default age 35 ashes. Press + or – Key
to adjust age. Press Play Key.
•MAX HR displays and estimated max HR ashes.
•Calculation: 208 – (0.7 x age) = MHR.
•Press + or – Key to adjust MHR only if actual is known or wanting to
adjust MHR down. Do Not adjust up without medical clearance.
•Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds. Console HR LED illuminates
on lower right.
•WARM UP MODE ashes 3 times. Press Play Key when ready to go.
NOTE: Console continues in Warm Up Mode until Play Key
is pressed.
Upon pressing Play Key, HR Zone Program will begin.
•Pressing Play Key displays ENJOY THE RIDE followed by home
screen.
•Any data collected during Warm Up Mode will be erased.
•Home screen will appear and display: Level, RPM, Time, Distance,
Watts, Heart Rate.
•Press +or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to
adjust resistance.

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Console HR LED color changes based on user percent of max HR
(%MHR). Console HR LED is on right side of console. HR LED color
spectrum is as follows:
•<59% = White
•60 – 69% = Blue
•70 – 79% = Green
•80 – 89% = Yellow
•>90% = Red
Press +or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends
to adjust resistance. To end workout, refer to instructions on Ending
Ride or User and the workout summary.
NOTE: HR strap paired to console is required for the HR ZONE
PROGRAM. Follow instructions for Pair Heart Rate Device on page 7
if needing to pair HR strap.

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END WORKOUT
To End Ride or User:
•Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds and all current data
will pause.
•Screen displays END RIDE or USER.
•Press either + or – Key to toggle between END RIDE and USER.
•Press Play Key to select.
•If END RIDE is selected
•Screen displays END WORKOUT.
•NO will ash on display.
•Press either + or – Key to toggle between NO and YES for desired action.
•Pressing Play Key while NO displayed will revert to existing program.
•Workout Results
•Pressing Play Key while YES is displayed will end workout.
•Screen displays WORKOUT RESULTS, followed by Summary Data: TIME in
minutes, DISTANCE in miles/km’s, WATT AVG, WATT PEAK, SPEED AVG in
MPH, SPEED Peak in MPH, HR AVG, HR PEAK, RPM AVG, RPM PEAK.
•Pressing + or – Key will scroll through Summary Data screens.
•Summary Data screens will automatically scroll every 5 seconds if + or – Keys
are NOT pressed.
•Pressing Play Key will reset display and revert to Warm Up Mode.
NOTE: If the HR Zone, Power Zone, or LAP program features are enabled
for the workout, they will also be shown in the Workout Summary. See those
programs for instructions on use. Lap, HR Zone or Power Zone results display
after summary data listed above. The number of laps saved in memory for
Workout Summary is last 5 laps completed. Time displays in Time window.
Distance displays in Distance window.
HR ZONE: Summary displays the percent of time in each zone.
•Press Play Key to display results; press + Key repeatedly to scroll
HR ZONE results.
•WHITE ZONE TIME, PCT
•BLUE ZONE TIME, PCT
•GREEN ZONE TIME, PCT
•YELLOW ZONE TIME, PCT
•RED ZONE TIME, PCT
•Pressing Play Key will revert to WORKOUT RESULTS. Press + Key again to
advance and repeat screens.
•Pressing Play Key will reset display and revert to WARM UP Mode.

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POWER ZONE: Summary displays percent of total time in
each zone.
•Press Play Key to display results; press + Key repeatedly to scroll POWER
ZONE results.
•WHITE ZONE TIME, PCT
•BLUE ZONE TIME, PCT
•GREEN ZONE TIME, PCT
•YELLOW ZONE TIME, PCT
•RED ZONE TIME, PCT
•Pressing Play Key will revert to WORKOUT RESULTS and press + Key to
advance to next screen or will happen automatically in 5 seconds.
LAP PROGRAM: Summary displays time and distance for each lap.
•LAP 1, LAP 2, LAP 3, LAP 4, LAP 5 Time and Distance.
•If no laps were recorded this screen will not display.
Only the last 5 laps will display on separate screens, if recorded.
If USER is selected:
The User function adds another program to run concurrently. The
console is capable of running All three programs at the same time.
The User feature is used to accomplish this. Once leaving the
Warm Up Mode, if the Play Key is pressed for 3 seconds while
in any program, END RIDE or USER will display; from there any
program can be ended or started.
•Press Play Key and if HR is paired DISCONNECT HR will display.
•Press + Key to scroll through programs: HR Zone, Power Zone, LAP.
•Use the + Key and Play Key to activate or disable each of the programs.
•Refer to each of the programs pages for instructions.
NOTE: Because USER function is activated after leaving Warm Up
Mode, programs will not start with a Warm Up. HR can ONLY be
paired during Warm Up Mode. If HR is not already paired, then USER
function cannot activate HR. Console reset is required.
•HR Zone: If HR was previously paired, then HR Zone is automatically
active by console default and no action is needed.
•LAP Program: USER function can enable or disable program.
•Power Zone: USER function can turn ON or OFF program.
•FTP Test: USER function can be used to access and run FTP tests.

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POWER ZONE PROGRAM
The Power Zone Program takes a riders Functional Threshold Power
or FTP in watts and tracks their performance across 5 training zones;
less than 55% FTP to greater than 106% FTP. The console includes
an LED light that will provide a visual guide to the riders’ effort.
The time spent in each of the FTP Zones displays in the workout
summary. Console can also administer an FTP test. To start:
•Reset console by simultaneously holding + Key and Play Key for 3
seconds. CONSOLE RESET displays on console.
•Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds.
•PAIR HR DEVICE displays on screen.
•Press + Key until POWER ZONE displays. Press Play Key.
•POWER ZONE OFF displays. Press + KEY to display POWER
ZONE ON. Power zone LED illuminates on lower left of console.
Press Play Key.
•ENTER FTP displays and 150W ashes.
•Press +or – Key to adjust FTP if actual is known up to 500.
•Users can enter their FTP or perform FTP test. (The default FTP level
is 150W)
•Press Play Key.
•RUN FTP TEST displays and NO ashes. Press either +or – Key to
toggle between NO and YES for desired action.
•Pressing Play Key while NO will revert to Warm Up Mode.
•If HR strap has not paired with console, HR DEVICE FOUND,
PAIR HR displays and YES ashes.
•Press Play Key to accept.
•Power Zone LED illuminates on lower left of console.
•WARM UP Mode ashes 3 times. Press Play Key when ready to go.
NOTE: Console continues in Warm Up Mode until Play Key is
pressed.
•Upon pressing Play Key, Power Zone Program will begin.
•Pressing Play Key displays ENJOY THE RIDE followed by home screen.
•Any data collected during Warm Up Mode will be erased.
•Home screen will appear and display: Level, RPM, Time, Distance,
Watts, Heart Rate.
•Press +or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends
to adjust resistance.

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Console Power Zone LED color changes based on user percent of
max FTP. Console Power LED is on left side of console. Power Zone
LED color spectrum is as follows:
•<55% FTP = White
•56 – 75% FTP = Blue
•76 – 90% FTP = Green
•91 – 105% FTP = Yellow
•>106% FTP = Red
Press +or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends
to adjust resistance. To end workout, refer to instructions on Ending
Ride or User and the workout summary.
NOTE: Power Zone Program requires the use of users Functional
Threshold Power or FTP in watts. If user Does Not have an FTP,
console can administer FTP test. See FTP TEST for instructions.

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FTP TEST
A thorough warm-up is important for a successful and accurate
FTP test. Use Warm Up Mode for a minimum 5 minutes of steady
pedaling and intervals prior to starting FTP test. If user needs to
establish their FTP, console can administer FTP test. During set-up
process:
•ENTER FTP displays and 150W ashes.
•Press + or – Key to adjust FTP if actual is known. Users can enter their
FTP or perform FTP test.
•Press Play Key.
•RUN FTP TEST displays and NO ashes.
•Press either +or – Key to toggle to YES. Press Play Key.
•FTP TEST displays and 5 MIN ashes. Press either +or – Key to
toggle between 5- and 20-min test.
•User can take either 5- or 20-MIN FTP test. A 20-minute test is a better
measure of a user’s FTP, however if choosing 5-minute test because of
time constraints, attempt test again later for repeatability of the results.
•Press Play Key.
•WARM UP displays and 0.30 seconds counts down.
•GO Displays for 3 seconds.
•FTP test begins. and test time counts down.
•Press +or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends to
adjust resistance.
NOTE: Ideal pacing is a steady and consistent effort throughout
the duration, where the average power for the rst half is also
the same as the average power for the second half. Listen to your
body. Aim for a watt target that can be sustained.
Test will continue until completed or until ended by pressing the
Play Key.
•If test terminated early, console displays TEST ENDED EARLY then
reverts to FTP TEST.
•If test is completed, console displays TEST COMPLETED with FTP
watts value displayed.
•FTP score after test = 95% of Average Watts during test.
•Press Play Key to exit, console will enter Warm Up Mode.
•Press Play Key to return to Power Zone Program with FTP score
entered program.
•If desired, reset the console by pressing simultaneously and holding +
Key and Play Key for 3 seconds. This action will exit rider from Power
Program and revert to warm up.
To end workout, refer to instructions on Ending Ride or User and
the workout summary on page 10.

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LAP PROGRAM
The Lap Program allows riders to perform repeated measures of
Time and Distance efforts. The program will compare your current
lap with your previous lap. Rider may perform as many laps as
desired, but only the last 5 laps will display in the workout results.
To start:
•Reset the console then press and hold the Play Key for 3 seconds
and PAIR HR DEVICE displays on screen.
•Press + Key until LAP DISABLED displays. Press Play Key to ENABLE.
•ENABLED setting is required for Lap Program to run and for lap results
to display in the workout summary.
•Press and hold Play Key for 3 seconds until WARM UP Mode
ashes 3 times.
•Press Play Key when ready to go. Console continues in Warm Up
Mode until Play Key is pressed.
Upon pressing Play Key, the Lap Program will begin.
•Pressing Play Key displays ENJOY THE RIDE followed by
home screen.
•Any data collected during Warm Up Mode will be erased.
•Home screen will appear and display: LEVEL, RPM, TIME,
DISTANCE, WATTS, HEART RATE.
•Press + or – Key on either Forward Control Pad or handlebar ends
to adjust resistance.
•Until Play Key is pressed to start a lap, the rider will remain in a
Recovery Mode.
To start lap:
•At desired time of Recovery Mode, press Play Key.
•THIS.LAP displays on lower section of console, replacing Watts
and Heart Rate.
•The TIME display will reset to 0.00.
•The DISTANCE display will reset to 0.00.
•Lap is being recorded.

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To end lap:
• Press Play Key again and display temporarily goes away with
END LAP displayed on lower section of console.
•Display shows TIME paused and THIS.LAP.
•After 5 seconds, full display returns with total accumulated Time and
Distance from beginning of program. Watts and Heart Rate returns
to display.
•Lap has been recorded.
•At this point rider is in a recovery phase prior to beginning another
lap or ending ride.
Next lap:
•If Play Key is pressed again, the cycle described above will repeat.
•THIS.LAP displays on lower section of console, replacing display of
Watts and Heart Rate.
•The TIME display will reset to 0.00.
•The DISTANCE display will reset to 0.00.
•After 5 seconds, LAST.LAP appears, ashing 3 times.
•Total time and distance will display from previous lap.
•Words LAST.LAP will ash. Display will show LAST.LAP for 3 seconds,
then back to THIS.LAP for 5 seconds.
•Cycle will repeat until Play Key is pressed, END LAP briey displays,
then THIS.LAP data displays for 5 seconds, then LAST.LAP for 5
seconds, then console exits to recovery phase and total workout
display.
•User may continue using lap function, but number of laps saved
in memory for display during workout summary is last 5 laps
completed.

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MAINTENANCE MODE
Maintenance Mode contains sensitive settings for your bike's console. Becoming familiar with the
Maintenance Mode information used in this section important for your bike's proper operation. It is
necessary that the console be powered in order to access the Maintenance Mode. Pedaling above
30RPM is all that is needed to illuminate the console. Maintenance Mode offers following bike settings:
•Key Test
•Display Test
•Odometer
•Units – English/Metric
•Brake Test
•RPM Sensor
•Update Software
•LED Brightness
•Bike ID Setup
•Auto Pair HR
•Demo Mode
•Calibration
ENTERING MAINTENANCE MODE
It will be necessary for light to moderate pedaling of bike to power on the console, enter Maintenance
Mode and change the settings.
•Simultaneously press and hold + Key, – Key and Play Key on Forward Control Pad for 3 seconds.
•Console displays MAINTENANCE MODE.
Upon entering Maintenance Mode:
•Press Play Key. KEY TEST displays on console.
•Press the + Key to scroll through different screens until the desired screen displays.
•Press Play Key to enter displayed setting.
•Once within setting, use +or – Key adjust.
•Press Play Key to conrm and exit some but not all settings.
•Press the + Key to scroll through to another screen.
•Exit Maintenance Mode by resetting console.
•Press Play Key and + Key simultaneously for 3 seconds. CONSOLE RESET displays on console.
NOTE: If console displays CONSOLE RESET, instead of MAINTENANCE MODE, then ALL 3 keys on
Forward Control Pad were possibly not pressed and held simultaneously or for enough time; attempt
action again.

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KEY TEST
The purpose of this setting is to ensure that the buttons are signaling properly.
•Press Play Key to enter setting.
•Press Play Key and follow console direction PRESS ALL KEYS.
•There are 5 buttons that control the bike:
•Forward Control Panel: + Key , – Key and Play Key.
•Handlebar Ends: Right Side + Key, Left Side – Key.
•TEST PASSED displays if all keys are communicating properly.
•System will revert to setting screen.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.
DISPLAY TEST
The purpose of this setting is to ensure that each of the 23 LED Panels are fully
functional.
•Press Play Key to enter setting.
•All sections of each of the 23 LED panels will illuminate.
•Press Play Key to turn off.
•Press Play Key again.
•All LED panels will illuminate the #1, then automatically cycle from #1 – 9 and A – Z.
•LED color lights for HR Zone and Power Zone cycle through colors.
•Display will turn off then will revert to setting screen.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.
ODOMETER
The purpose of this setting is to track the number of hours bike has been in use.
•System will automatically display ODOMETER HRS.
•HOLD PLAY TO RESET appears.
•To reset Odometer, press and hold Play Key.
•It is useful to keep track of bike usage for routine maintenance considerations.
•It is useful when considering moving bike around in studio to even usage.
•System will revert to setting screen.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.
UNITS
The purpose of this setting is to change from ENGLISH (Imperial) to METRIC
distance calculation.
•Press Play Key to change setting.
•Default setting is ENGLISH.
•SPD AVG and SPD PEAK in workout results will only display MPH.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.

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BRAKE TEST
Brake test controls are a sensitive setting for your bike's functionality. Proper
training is required for this setting. The purpose of this setting is to test the
magnetic resistance system.
•Press Play Key to enter Brake Test. MOTOR TEST AUTO is displayed.
•Press + Key or – Key to switch to Motor Manual and Limit Sensor and Exit.
•Press Play Key.
•LEVEL TO 20 displays, Press Play Key.
•Auto-run motor in a look from L-1 to L-20 and back to L-1.
•Press Play Key to end, revert to BRAKE TEST.
Motor Test Manual
•Use + Key and – Key to move motor.
•Press Play Key to end, revert to BRAKE TEST.
•ENCODER displays. This is Encoder count or digital value. Upper right of display
displays LIMIT SENSOR CONDITION.
•1 = HOME
•2 = ACTIVE RANGE
•3 = END
•Lower display displays ENCODER SET VALUE.
Limit Sensor
Limit Sensor tests for the proper movement of the ag the moves between the home
sensor (S1) and the limit sensor (S2). This test is performed only when motor error has
occurred.
•S1 OFF, S2 OFF, bottom number is encoder wheel count (0)
•Using the +and – Keys, adjust the motor to try and change S1 to ON.
•Pedaling resistance should change as keys are pressed.
•If S1 ON, stop pedaling immediately, allow console to turn off and let stand for 15
minutes minimum for memory to clear before trying bike.
•EXIT will revert to setting screen.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.
RPM SENSOR TEST
RPM Sensor controls a sensitive setting for your bike's functionality. Proper training
is required for this setting. The purpose of this setting is to test the functionality of
the RPM detection system.
•Press Play Key to enter RPM Sensor Test.
•REED ON RPM displays ON or OFF.
•When REED switch is closed, displays ON.
•When REED switch is open, displays OFF.
•RPM displays PEDAL RPM.
•Press Play Key to exit to setting screen.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.

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UPDATE SOFTWARE
The purpose of this setting is to update console software with the
use of a USB inserted into a port underneath the console. Updating
software requires a Blank USB memory stick and a computer to
transfer updates from service website, to USB, to console. No
other material besides the updates should be in USB drive.
•Press Play Key to display BOOTLOADER – OFF.
•Press + Key or – Key switch to BOOTLOADER – ON.
•Press Play Key, then reset console.
•Console may display SEARCH UPDATE.
•Allow console to power down.
•Wait until console lights have turned off.
•Insert the USB drive.
•Pedal bike to awaken console.
•If successful, displays UPDATE DONE (ashing)
•If unsuccessful, displays UPDATE FAIL, check USB for proper
insertion and attempt again.
•Console will reset with JOHNNY G METHOD ashing.
•Remove the USB stick
LED BRIGHTNESS
The purpose of this setting is to change the brightness of the display.
•Press Play Key to change setting.
•Default brightness setting is 2.
•Press + Key or – Key switch between LED Brightness 1, 2, or 3.
•Press Play Key to accept and exit to setting screen.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.
BIKE ID SETUP
The purpose of this setting is allowing numbering of the bike when
using a Leaderboard software, such as Performance IQ or similar.
•Press Play Key to change setting.
•Console will display BIKE ID SETUP, and 1 on the lower console
ashing.
•Press + Key or – Key to adjust the bike number to the desired number.
Over 1,000 are available. Set each bike to a unique number. The
number must be set to 1 or above, 0 is not a valid number.
•Press Play Key to accept, bike number will stop ashing momentarily
then turn off indicating set.
•Press + Key for next screen or reset console to exit Maintenance Mode.