Star Trac Upright Sport Bike User manual

Upright Sport Bike
Recumbent Sport Bike
OWNER’SMANUAL

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3: Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 4: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sport Utility Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heart Rate Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 5: Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 6: Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Entering Display Settings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing and Changing Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Start-Up Service Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 8: Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FCC and Other Domestic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Canadian DOC and Other Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
European Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
STAR TRAC SPORT BIKE O WNER ’ S M ANUAL I

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Thank you for choosing a Star Trac Sport Bike - the world's most innovative stationary bike.
Available as an upright bike or a recumbent bike, the Sport Bike combines innovative tech-
nology, ease of use, and total reliability for a real bicycle feel. Through its revolutionary
design, the Sport Bike offers several challenging, motivational workouts that recruit a vari-
ety of muscle groups.
A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL
This manual is applicable to the Star Trac Upright Sport Bike and Recumbent Sport Bike,
and is divided into the following chapters:
1. Introduction
Provides an overview of each section within the manual.
2. Safety Instructions
Includes guidelines for safely operating Star Trac Sport Bikes.
3. Assembly and Setup
Provides instructions for unpacking, assembling and setting up Star Trac Sport Bikes.
4. Operating Instructions
Includes a detailed description of the Sport Utility Display and step-by-step instruc-
tions for operating Star Trac Sport Bikes.
5. Preventative Maintenance
Describes the preventative maintenance measures required to keep Star Trac Sport
Bikes in top condition.
6. Display Settings
Provides step-by-step instructions for changing universal parameters on Star Trac
Sport Bikes.
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7. Troubleshooting
Describes the start-up and shutdown messages provided as a result of the self-test
routine.
8. Regulatory Information
Provides regulatory information for Star Trac Sport Bikes.
CAUTION:Read this owner's manual completely before operating your Star Trac
Sport Bike.
CAUTION:Moving parts. Do not drop or insert any object, hands or feet into any
openings or moving parts of the equipment.

This chapter includes fitness safeguards and precautions for the installation and use of
Star Trac Sport Bikes. Please read this chapter carefully before installing or using your
equipment.
Safety instructions are provided below.
P RECAUTIONS
These safety notes are directed to you as the owner of the Star Trac Sport Bike. Please train
all your members and fitness staff to follow these safety instructions.
Do
■Do encourage each of your members to discuss their health program or fitness reg-
imen with a healthcare professional, especially if the member has not exercised for
several years, is over 35 years of age, or is overweight.
■Do stop operating your Sport Bike if you feel dizzy or faint.
■Do perform regular preventative maintenance.
■Do exercise slowly until you reach a level of comfort.
■Do use the Sport Bike for its intended use, as described in this manual.
Do Not
■Do not let unsupervised children operate your Sport Bike.
■Do not use without athletic shoes.
■Do not use in rainy weather outdoors, or in an enclosed pool environment.
■Do not drop or insert any object, hands, or feet into any opening, or underneath your
Sport Bike.
■Do not attempt to remove any shrouds or modify your Sport Bike.
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WARNING
Your Star Trac Sport Bike is designed for aerobic exercise in a light commercial
or consumer environment.
Please check with your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.
Do not push yourself to excess. Stop if you are feeling faint, dizzy, or exhausted.
Use common sense when cycling.
Read the Owner’s Manual in its entirety before operating your cycle.
Failure to obey this warning can result in injury or death.

Your Star Trac Sport Bike comes partially assembled. You will need to adjust the feet of the
Sport Bike for uneven surfaces, and raise or lower the seat to suit your height. Detailed
instructions for unpacking, assembling and setting up your new Sport Bike are provided in
this chapter.
U NPACKING
1. Remove all parts from the crate.
2. Verify that the following parts have been included in your shipment:
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Star Trac Sport Bike 1
5 mm Hex Key 1
Sport Bike Owner's Manual with Warranty Registration Card 1
3. Immediately report any missing components to Star Trac Product Support at (800)
503-1221 or [phone]. Please be ready to provide both the serial number and
model number of your Star Trac Sport Bike.
A SSEMBLY AND S ETUP
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A SSEMBLY
Use the following steps to assemble your Sport Bike. Refer to ASSEMBLY MATERIALS on page
8 for illustrations of the hardware used during assembly.
Assembling the Upright Bike
Use the following steps to assemble the Upright Sport Bike.
1. Install Neck assembly
Slide the neck shroud onto the neck assembly. Mate the neck assembly cable con-
nector with the cable in the Sport Bike frame, then carefully slide the neck assem-
bly into the frame.
CAUTION:Exercise care to avoid pinching the cables when installing the
neck assembly into the frame.
Secure the neck assembly to the frame using the two screws and washers provided.
Remove the protective film covering the label and keypads on the Sport Utility Display.
2. Insert Seat
Slide the seat assembly through the seat
shroud and into the frame. Pull the height
adjustment knob out to allow the seat to
slide into the frame, then release the knob.
3. Attach rear leg
Position the rear leg on the Sport Bike
frame, and secure in place with the two
screws provided.
4. Install pedals
Using a 15 mm Combo Wrench, install the
pedals onto the pedal crank and tighten
securely (note that the left pedal is reverse
threaded).
5. Leveling the unit
If necessary, level your Sport Bike using the
two eccentric pads located on both ends of
the rear leg. Raise the rear of the Sport Bike
and rotate the eccentric pads as needed.

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Assembling the Recumbent Bike
Use the following steps to assemble the Recumbent Sport Bike.
1. Install Neck assembly
Slide the neck shroud onto the neck assembly. Mate the neck assembly cable con-
nector with the cable in the Sport Bike frame, then carefully slide the neck assem-
bly into the frame.
CAUTION:Exercise care to avoid pinching the cables when installing the
neck assembly into the frame.
Secure the neck assembly to the frame using the two
screws and washers provided.
2. Install Seat
Stand the rear frame in an upright position, the slide the
seat assembly onto the rear frame. Assemble the rear
frame onto the main frame with the screws, washers,
spacers and seat stops provided. Remove shipping mate-
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3. Install pedals
Using a 15 mm Combo Wrench, install the pedals onto the pedal crank and tighten
securely (note that the left pedal is reverse threaded).
4. Leveling the unit
If necessary, level your Sport Bike using the two eccentric pads located on both ends
of the rear leg. Raise the rear of the Sport Bike and rotate the eccentric pads as
needed.
Assembly Materials

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Adjusting the Seat on the Upright Sport Bike
When sitting on the seat of your Upright Sport Bike,
your knees should be almost fully extended when the
pedals are in the lowest point in their rotation. To
adjust the seat:
Stand on the pedal at the lowest point with your
knees slightly bent. Carefully pull forward on the
seat adjustment knob located under the seat, and
move the seat to the closest available position
that supports your height. Release the knob,
ensuring that the spring retracts to its original
position and that the seat stays firmly in place.
Note your height adjustment number for future
reference. This number is the highest number
visible on the seat post located just above the
knob.
Adjusting the Seat on the Recumbent Sport Bike
When sitting on the seat of your Recumbent
Sport Bike, your knees should be almost fully
extended when the pedals are in the point in
their rotation furthest from the seat. To
adjust the seat:
Sit on the seat and grasp the seat
adjustment knob located under the
lower right side of the seat. Pull the
knob up and move the seat to the clos-
est available position that allows your
knees to be slightly bent toward the
lower pedal. Push down on the knob
until it returns to its original position
and the seat stays firmly in place.
Note your position adjustment number
for future reference. This number is the
highest number visible on the seat
track just in front of the seat.
Leveling
Pads
Height
Adjustment
Knob
UPRIGHT
Seat
Adjustment
Lever
Leveling
Pads
RECUMBENT

Star Trac Sport Bikes are equipped with an easy-to-use Sport Utility Display. The display
features:
■International symbols to ensure easy operation
■One-button start and change of resistance
■Graphical digital display that provides instant feedback in large, easy-to-read letters
■Integrated holders for a water bottle, personal stereo, reading materials and a towel
This chapter describes the display in detail and provides step-by-step instructions for oper-
ating your Sport Bike.
S PORT U TILITY D ISPLAY
The Sport Utility Display of your Star Trac Sport Bike is used to operate the unit and
includes an integrated reading rack, water bottle holder, personal stereo holder and towel
holder to accommodate all of your needs. Each of the components of the display are shown
below and described in detail in this section.
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O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS
ENTER
PROGRAM
SELECT
InformationWindow
ProfileWindow
Towel Holder
Water Bottle/
Personal Stereo
Holder
Reading Rack
Programming Zone
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IMPORTANT:You simply begin pedaling to operate the equipment. The display only remains
activated while you are pedaling. To program your workout, it is important that you con-
tinue pedaling. After you stop pedaling, resuming pedaling within 20 seconds will continue
the current session. If you wish to start a new session, stop pedaling and wait 20 seconds
for the system memory to refresh.
Information Window
The Information Window (identified on the previous page) provides two types of informa-
tion: prompts for user inputs, and statistics that will scroll by during your workout. These
statistics include:
STATISTIC DESCRIPTION
MPH/KPH Miles or kilometers per hour of your current speed. (Either MPH or
KPH can be chosen in the Display Settings, which are described in
Chapter 7.)
CAL/HR Total calories burned.
RPM Revolutions per minute.
METS Accumulated intensity of your workout measured in METs.
(Must be turned on in the Display Settings, which are described in
Chapter 7.)
Watts Accumulated power you have expended.
(Must be turned on in the Display Settings, which are described in
Chapter 7.)
HR Heart rate displayed in beats per minute.
(Only shown if you are wearing a Polar heart rate chest strap)
TIME Total workout time.
MILES (KM) Miles or kilometers ridden.
LEVEL Resistance level.
Profile Window
The Profile Window displays the workout course you have selected. A flashing lamp in the
window indicates your location on the workout course.

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Programming Zone
The Programming Zone (shown below) includes the four action keys.
Up and Down Arrow
Use these keys to increase or decrease the level of your workout, or to change
numeric entries when setting up a program.
Enter
Use this key to select programs and to enter information required for your work-
out or for specific features.
Program Select
Use this key to scroll through the available programs.
G ETTING S TARTED
All you need to do to start your workout is to begin pedaling. The console will light up and
you will be placed in Quick Start mode. During your workout, you can press the
keys to change the level of your workout.
The Sport Bike provides several preset programs that have been designed for optimal inter-
val training. You can choose from any of the following preset programs:
■Manual
This program, which is similar to Quick Start, lets you enter a goal, level, and
weight for a more customized workout.
■Forest Ride
Similar to a brisk ride through a forest, this program offers a relatively easy work-
out that gradually increases your heart rate.
ENTER
PROGRAM
SELECT
ENTER
PROGRAM
SELECT

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■Trail Blazer
Offering a moderate workout, this program takes you up and down two hills with a
brief rest in between.
■Alpine Pass
By offering a series of steep hills and valleys, this program provides a rigorous
workout for the serious user.
■Mystery Ride
Mystery Ride randomly chooses from one of the built-in programs, enabling you to
add variety to your workout. Not only do you not know which course will be select-
ed, the course won't be shown in the Profile Window, adding to the mystery of the
workout.
■Fitness Test
Fitness Test is a six-minute workout, at 50 RPM, that identifies your fitness level
and sub-maximally calculates your VO2, a physiological measurement of the body's
ability to absorb oxygen, that has specific correlation to the fitness level.
Using a Preset Program (Except Fitness Test)
With the exception of the Fitness Test program, you will use the same procedure to use any
of the preset programs. The Fitness Test program has unique set-up steps and features;
therefore, additional steps are required.
For all of the programs except Fitness Test, you select a time goal.
1. Start pedaling and do not stop until your workout is finished.
2. Press the PROGRAM SELECT key to scroll to the program you wish to use.
3. Press ENTER to select the program.
4. Use the keys to enter the appropriate information when prompted.
1st Prompt Minutes
2nd Prompt Weight
3rd Prompt Level
5. After each entry, press ENTER to save the information and continue. After you have
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Switching Programs (Except Fitness Test)
1. Press the PROGRAM SELECT key to scroll to the program you wish to use.
2. Press ENTER to select the program.
Using the Fitness Test Program
You must wear a Polar heart rate chest strap to use the Fitness Test program.
1. Start pedaling and do not stop until your workout is finished.
2. Press the PROGRAM SELECT key to scroll to the Fitness Test program.
3. Press ENTER to select the program.
4. Press the appropriate key to select your gender.
5. Enter your weight and press ENTER.
6. Enter your age and press ENTER. The program will begin.
7. While wearing a Polar heart rate chest strap, pedal at 50 RPM for six minutes. The
difficulty level will self-adjust every 12 seconds to maintain a heart rate of 130 ~ 150.
At the end of six minutes, the Sport Bike will display two values in the Information
Window: VO2 Sub Max and Fit Level. The fitness level ranges from the 10th to the
90th percentile, with 10 being very, very weak and 90 being very, very strong.
8. Continue pedaling in cool down mode.
H EART R ATE T RAINING P ROGRAM
Your Sport Bike features one program designed to control your workout using a desired
heart rate range:
■Dynamic Heart Rate Control (DHRC) is designed to gradually elevate your heart
rate to the upper end of your training range, then gradually decrease your heart
rate to the lower end, while varying your level of resistance.
DHRC can be operated by using a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap.
Dynamic Heart Rate Control
Before using DHRC for the first time, we recommend that you calculate your UPPER
HEART RATE (HR) LIMIT (75% of your maximum heart rate) and your LOWER HEART
RATE (HR) LIMIT (60% of your maximum heart rate), using the following formulas. (Note:
This feature requires at least an 18 BPM (Beats Per Minute) range between the upper and
lower heart rates to ensure an interval workout.)

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To calculate your training zone, use the following formulas. Note, you can determine your
theoretical max HR by subtracting your age from 220 (220 - Age).
1. Start pedaling and do not stop until your workout is finished.
2. Press the PROGRAM SELECT key to choose DHRC.
3. Press ENTER to select DHRC.
4. Use the keys to enter the appropriate information when prompted. The
required information varies according to the goal you entered, as shown in the fol-
lowing table:
1st Prompt Minutes
2nd Prompt Weight
3rd Prompt Age
5. After each entry, press ENTER to enter the information and continue.
6. Using the keys, enter your "UPPER HR LIMIT" (as calculated using the
prior formula) and press ENTER.
7. Using the keys, enter your "LOWER HR LIMIT" (as calculated using the
prior formula) and press ENTER. Your workout program will begin.
8. Follow the instructions provided in the Information Window.
If you are using a Polar heart rate chest strap, your heart rate will be displayed continu-
ously in the Profile Window. The level will increase and decrease accordingly to maintain
your heart rate within the specified range. If your UPPER or LOWER range is not met with
level changes, you will be instructed to "Increase Speed" or "Decrease Speed" accordingly.
These messages will appear in the Information Window.
Upper Heart Rate Limit
(Your Theoretical Max HR) ____ x 0.75 = ________UPPER HR LIMIT
Lower Heart Rate Limit
(Your Theoretical Max HR) ____ x 0.60 = ________LOWER HR LIMIT

With durable, high performance components, Star Trac Sport Bikes are designed for heavy
usage and minimal maintenance. To keep your Sport Bike in top condition, Star Trac strong-
ly recommends that you perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance routines.
Any unusual symptoms, such as a loud, continuous noise, should be reported immediately
to Star Trac Product Support at [phone] or [phone].
D AILY M AINTENANCE
Remove dust, dirt and other substances from the Sport Bike using a clean, soft cloth and a
liquid, non-abrasive cleaner. Wipe the exterior of the display board, handlebars, seat, ped-
als, and shrouds.
W EEKLY M AINTENANCE
Each week, perform the following activities:
■Vacuum the floor under and around the Sport Bike.
■Inspect the screws of the Sport Utility Display panel to ensure the screws are not
loose. Retighten if necessary.
■Inspect the Sport Utility Display panel for wear.
M ONTHLY M AINTENANCE
Each month, or as needed, perform the following activities:
■Check that the seat, pedals, and shrouds are secure.
■Tighten the pedals to their respective crank arms using a 15 mm Combo Wrench.
■Tighten the shrouds by turning their respective fasteners with a Phillips head or
flat head screwdriver.
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