Taurus Indoor Cycle IC50 User manual

Indoor Cycle IC50
Art. No. TF-IC50
Assembly and operating instructions

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for deciding for a high-quality training equipment of the brand Taurus,
the brand that makes athlete‘s hearts beat faster. Taurus oers a wide range of home
tness equipment like elliptical cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing
machines. Taurus equipment is the optimal equipment for all those who want to train
at home independent of goals and tness level. For further information please visit
www.sport-tiedje.com or www.taurus-tness.de.
SAFETY NOTICE
Please read all of the instructions carefully before assembly
and rst use. These instructions are intended to ensure
speedy assembly and explain safe usage. Make sure that all
people exercising with the equipment (in particular children
and persons with limited physical, sensory, mental or motor
capabilities) are informed about these instructions and its content in advance.
In case of doubt, a responsible person must supervise the use of the equipment.
This equipment has been manufactured according to the latest safety knowledge. As
far as possible, potential safety hazards which could cause injury have been eliminated.
Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and that all parts are securely in place. If
required, read through the instructions again to correct any mistakes.
Please pay close attention to the safety and maintenance instructions given here.
The contract partner cannot be held liable for damage to health, accidents or
damage to the equipment when it is not used in accordance with these instructions.
The equipment is suitable for home use as well as semi-professional use (e. g.,
hospitals, clubs, hotels, schools, etc.). It is not suitable for commercial or professional
use (e. g., commercial gyms).
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when
ordering replacement parts.

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CONTENT
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
1.1 Technical data 6
1.2 Personal safety 6
1.3 Set-up place 7
2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE 8
2.1 General instructions 8
2.2 Faults and troubleshooting 9
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar 9
3 ASSEMBLY 10
3.1 Assembly 10
3.2 Equipment setting 14
4 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 17
4.1 10 tips for eective indoor cycle training 17
4.2 Designing a workout 18
4.3 Stretching exercises for leg and chest muscles 20
4.4 Workout journal 22
5 WARRANTY INFORMATION 23
6 DISPOSAL 25
7 ORDERING ACCESSORIES 26
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 27
8.1 Service hotline 27
8.2 Serial number and model name 27
8.3 Parts list 28
8.4 Exploded drawing 31

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical data
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 110cm x 97 cm x 25 cm (gross weight: 52 kg)
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 108 cm x 59 cm x 104 cm (gross weight: 55 kg)
Maximum user weight: 130 kg /287 lbs
1.2 Personal safety
+Before you start using the equipment, you should consult your physician that this
type of exercise is suitable for you from a health perspective. Particularly aected are
persons who: have a hereditary disposition to high blood pressure or heart disease,
are over the age of 45, smoke, have high cholesterol values, are overweight and/or
have not exercised regularly in the past year.
+Please note that working out excessively can seriously damage your health.
+The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose; that means for indoor
cycle training of adult persons.
+Any other usage is prohibited and potentially dangerous. The contract partner cannot
be held liable for damage resulting from improper use.
+The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+Before starting your training, make yourself familiar with all of the equipment‘s
functions and setting options. Have an expert explain the correct usage of the
product to you.
+The equipment is NOT equipped with a free wheel system. That means: When the
ywheel is rotating, the pedals rotate as well. In order to avoid any knee injuries, do
not try to stop the equipment by applying a backwards pressure on the pedals. Also,
do not try to take o your feet from the rotating pedals. The movement can only
be stopped by pressing the emergency brake or by a controlled reduction of the
cadence.
+Use this indoor cycle only with high pedal rotations or in standing position, once you
have worked out at low pedal rotations.
+Keep your hands and other objects well clear of moving parts.
+ Do not turn the pedal cranks manually. Keep your hands well clear of the drive
mechanism.
+ Make sure that nobody is in the range of motion of the equipment while exercising.

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+Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewellery and other
objects well clear of moving parts.
+During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing.
When selecting sports shoes, think about the suitability of the sole – preferably
this should be made of rubber or other non-slip materials. Shoes with heels,
leather soles, studs or spikes are not suitable. Never work out in bare feet.
+It is also important to take note of the information given in the workout instructions
for creating a workout plan.
+At the rst signs of weakness, nausea, dizziness, pain, diculty in breathing or
other abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and, if necessary,
consult your physician.
1.3 Set-up place
+The equipment should only be used indoors, in a suciently heated and dry area
(ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be
used outdoors or in rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools. The
equipment should only be stored in surroundings with an ambient temperature
between 5°C and 45°C.
+The training room should be well ventilated during the training and not be
exposed to any draughts.
+Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free
space/clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment (at least
1.50 metre). Furthermore, the equipment should not be set up in main entrances
or on escape routes.
+No objects of any type should be inserted into the openings of the equipment.
+The equipment should be placed on a level and solid surface, any unevenness in
the oor should be levelled out.
+A oor protective mat/equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality oor
coverings (parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to
level out slight unevenness.

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2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND CARE
2.1 General instructions
+Please check if all parts and tools belonging to the equipment are included in the
delivery and if there is any transport damage. If there are any complaints, please
contact your contract partner directly.
+ Some of the nuts and bolts to be used in assembly are already pre-mounted in
order to make set-up as easy as possible.
+ The equipment must be assembled by adults. In case of doubt, ask for assistance
from another person with technical skills.
+ Keep children away from the equipment during assembly, because small parts are
included in the delivery and may be swallowed.
+ Make sure that you have enough space (at least 1.50 metres) in every direction
during assembly.
+ Do not leave any tools and packaging materials like plastic sheeting laying around
to avoid danger of suocation for children.
+ Assemble the equipment on an underlay mat or on the cardboard packaging in
order to avoid damage to the equipment and to the oor (scratches).
+ Before starting assembly, all individual parts should be placed on the oor next to
each other.
+ Read the assembly instructions carefully and assemble the equipment according
to the illustrations. Proceed carefully and cautiously.
+ First loosen all parts and check for their correct tting. Then tighten the screws
using a tool.
+ Modications to the design or improper repairs may pose a hazard to the user and
should not be carried out. The product warranty may be void as a result.
+ Only authorised service technicians are permitted to carry out all servicing and/or
repairs – it excludes maintenance and care.
+ Damaged or worn components may impair your safety and the lifespan of
the equipment. You should therefore immediately replace damaged or worn
components. Please contact your contract partner in such a case. The equipment
should no longer be used until it has been repaired. When needed, only use
original Taurus spare parts.
+ Check the tightness of all screw connections once a month.
+ In order to be able to guarantee the constructively dened safety level of this
equipment, we recommend having the equipment regularly maintained (at least
once a year) by specialists (service technicians of your contract partner).

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+The equipment may be cleaned of dust, dirt, and sweat using a damp cloth. The
use of solvents should be strictly avoided. Also, make sure that no liquids (i. e.,
sweat) get into the openings of the equipment (i. e., display).
2.2 Faults and troubleshooting
The equipment runs through regular quality controls during production.
Nevertheless, errors or malfunctions on the equipment may occur. Individual parts
are often the cause of faults and a replacement is usually sucient. Please use the
following overview to see the four most common errors and how to repair them. If the
equipment still does not work properly, please contact your contract partner.
Error Cause Solution
Squeaking or cracking
noise
Loose or too xed screw
joint Check screw joint or lubricate
Cracking in the pedals Loose pedals Tighten pedals
Machine is wobbling Machine is not levelled Align feet
Handlebar/saddle is
wobbling Loose screws Tighten screws
2.3 Maintenance and service calendar
The indoor cycle has to be cleaned with a moist towel (no solvents!) after every
training session in order to avoid any damages from body perspiration. The following
routine works have to be done in the given intervals:
Part Weekly Monthly 2x a year Annually
Check screws I
Check the brake for wear and
lubricate* if required I
Lubricate saddle and seat
post with silicone gel I
Check the belt tension I
* Lubrication only for felt brakes.

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3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Assembly
A. Please make sure that there is enough space around the equipment while
doing the assembly.
B. Please use the given tools for assembly.
C. Please check before the assembly whether all required parts are available (see
exploded drawing with all single parts (marked with numbers)).
Overview
1. Main frame
2. Rear base
3. Fixing screws
4. Washers
5. Nuts
6. Front base
7R. Right pedal
7L. Left pedal
9. Cup holder
10. Fixing screws
11. Handlebar
13. Handlebar post
14. Seat post
16. Saddle
16A. Adjusting screw
17. Adjusting lever
19. Handlebar/seat rod

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Step 1: Assembly of the front and rear base
Mount the front base (6) on the main frame (1) with the screws M8 x 4“ (3), washers
(4), and nuts (5). Make sure that the transport wheels point outwards. (left illustration).
Mount the rear base (2) on the main frame (1) with the screws (3), washers (4), and
nuts (5) (right illustration).
Using the height levellers (75) on the rear base, you can level out any unevenness
of the oor and give the indoor cycle a safe stability. Turn the height levellers in the
respective direction.
Front Back

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Step 2: Assembly of pedals
Screw the pedals (7R, 7L) manually and
very carefully clockwise (respectively
anticlockwise) at rst to the pedal crank
arms (62R, 62L). A bit of lubricating
grease or oil facilitates the screwing and
might avoid damages to the thread. The
right as well as the left pedal are marked
with the letters R (= right) or L (= left). The
right pedal crank arm is located at the
same side like the belt cover (69). Please
use appropriate tools (15 mm) to tighten
the pedals.
Step 3: Assembly of handlebar
Put the handlebar post (13) in the
device of the main frame (1) and x your
adjustment with the adjusting lever (17).
Then remove the pre-mounted safety
stopper (19) and put the handlebar
(11) horizontally on the handlebar post
(13). Bring the safety stopper back into
position and mount the handlebar with
the screw (22) and the adjusting lever
(17). Now you can adjust the handlebar
vertically and horizontally by means of
both adjusting levers.
Please make sure that you do not
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Step 4: Assembly of saddle
Put the seat post (14) in the device of
the main frame and adjust your desired
position with the adjusting lever (17).
Please make sure that you do not exceed
the safety lines on the seat post, when
you do the adjustments.
Then remove the pre-mounted safety
stopper (19) and put the seat rod (15)
horizontally on the seat post (14). Bring
the safety stopper back into position
and mount the seat rod by means of the
screw (21) and the adjusting lever (17).
Now you can adjust the saddle vertically
and horizontally by means of both adjusting levers.
Please make sure that you do not exceed the safety lines on the seat post, when
you do the adjustments.
Then mount the saddle (16) on the seat post.
Step 5: Mounting the cup holder
Position the cup holder (9) with the xing
screws (10) on the handlebar (11).
Please check after the complete
assembly whether all screws are
tightened !

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3.2 Equipment setting
Adjusting the brake resistance:
The brake resistance can be adjusted in
very precise levels by means of the brake
adjusting knob (26). In order to increase
the brake resistance, the brake adjusting
knob is turned clockwise; however
turning anticlockwise reduces the brake
resistance.
Operating the emergency brake:
The knob for adjusting the brake voltage
serves as emergency brake as well.
Use this safety measure whenever it is
required to get o the machine and/or to
stop the ywheel of the machine.
In order to use the emergency brake,
when it is required, push the emergency
brake or the voltage control knob (30)
rmly down.

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Setting
Please take a moment to set the indoor cycle and adjust it to your body. You increase
the comfort and the safety of your training. The indoor cycle oers diverse saddle
and handlebar adjusting possibilities. Use these adjusting possibilities for an optimal
sitting comfort and a maximum training eciency. A false posture during the training
might cause avoidable pains and might increase the risk of injury.
Adjusting the handlebar position
Handlebar height
• The height of the handlebar can be individually adjusted.
• Start with the adjustment of the handlebar post to the sitting height. A higher
adjustment of the handlebar post provides a more upright sitting; a lower adjustment
oers a more bent over posture.
• In order to adjust the height of the handlebar, pull the adjusting levers of the
handlebar post up and push the bar up or down as desired. Push the adjusting lever
down to the locked position to secure the handlebar post again.
• Do not make any adjustments beyond the stop markings.
Horizontal adjustment
• Release the upper adjusting lever on the handlebar post and push the handlebar
forwards or backwards as desired.
• The horizontal adjustment should be done so that you can comfortably grasp the
handlebar with a slight bending of the elbow.
• Do not make any adjustments beyond the stop markings.
Hand position
• In order to avoid a one-sided strain of muscles, ligaments, and joints, the hand
position should be continuously changed during longer training sessions. The
handlebar oers dierent grip possibilities.
Adjusting the saddle position
Saddle height
• Stand beside the seat post and adjust the saddle at hip-height.
• Rotate the pedal crank so that the pedals are in the vertical 12-6-o‘clock position.
• Place one foot in the lower pedal and get on the indoor cycle. Your knee should be
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• When your leg is stretched too much or the foot does not touch the pedal, the saddle
needs to be lowered. When your leg is bent too much, the saddle needs to be adjusted
to a higher position.
• Get o the indoor cycle for adjusting the height and release the adjusting lever of
the seat post. Then push the seat post up or down as required.
• When the saddle is at the desired position, adjust the adjusting lever to the locked
position to secure the seat post.
• Do not make any adjustments beyond the stop markings.
Horizontal adjustment
• Sit down on the indoor cycle and rotate the pedal crank in the 3-9-o‘clock position.
When the knee joint of the leg, which points forwards, is directly above the pedal axle,
the horizontal adjustment of the seat is correct.
• Otherwise, get o the bike to adjust the saddle forwards or backwards in horizontal
direction. Release the adjusting lever on the saddle and push the seat forwards or
backwards as desired. Tighten the lever again.
• Do not make any adjustments beyond the stop markings.
ATTENTION
• For safety reasons, do not pedal backwards when a brake resistance is set.
• The machine is NOT equipped with a free wheel system. That means: When
the ywheel is rotating, the pedals rotate as well. In order to avoid knee
injuries, do not try to stop the machine by pressing backwards on the pedals.
Do not try to take o your feet from the rotating pedals. The movement can
only be stopped by using the emergency brake or by controlled reduction
of the cadence.

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4 WORKOUT INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 10 tips for eective indoor cycle training
1. Set goals
What would you like to achieve with your training? Weight regulation, improved sta-
mina, prevent risk of disease, more exibility, cardiovascular training, etc.. In order
to achieve your long-term training goal, set individual partial goals, I. e., weekly or
monthly goals.
2. Concentrate on the training
Try to only dedicate yourself to your training session and do not be distracted.
3. Position yourself correctly while exercising
When you do the movement, your upper body should always be slightly moved for-
ward and the back should be kept straight. Avoid any evasive movements in hip and
back.
4. Correct breathing / appropriate load level
Do not overexert yourself physically and mentally by starting with resistance levels
that are too high. Start slowly and increase the resistance steadily. Aim for regular ad
calm breathing.
5. Keep yourself properly hydrated
Drink, drink, drink! Have a drinking bottle close by during your workout.
6. Sucient recovery periods
Allow your body and your muscles enough time to recover after your workout. Only a
relaxed muscle will be fully operational again.
7. Choose a diversied programme
Demand dierent muscle groups at a dierent intensity during your training. Use dif-
ferent grip and body positions (standing, sitting).
8. Creating the right workout
Every training session should have a warm-up phase, a cool-down phase, and a tar-
geted stretching. In increases the physical and mental performance and prevents in-
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9. Workout journal
Keep a record of your training sessions. Note the date, resting pulse, active pulse,
recovery pulse, resistance level, time, distance, calories burnt, and tness level.
10. Reward yourself
Do something good for you and your body after the training or after achieving
a partial goal. Go to the sauna or a swimming pool. Mix a protein shake or enjoy a
delicious salad.
4.2 Designing a workout
e recommend two to three training sessions a week. You should do a warm-up of
approx. 5 minutes before every training. The training should be nished with a cool-
down and a special stretching.
Warm-Up approx. 5 min. Dynamic movement of big muscle groups at
low intensity. The body core temperature is not
increa sed and the metabolic process is quicker
stimulated.
WEEK 1 + 2
Beginner Advanced
Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity
Mon 20 min. Slow speed, without
resistance
30 min. Moderate speed, keep
resistance low
Wed 20 min. Slow speed, without
resistance
30 min. Moderate speed, keep
resistance low
Fri 20 min. Slow speed, without
resistance
30 min. Moderate speed, keep
resistance low
WEEK 3 + 4
Beginner Advanced
Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity
Mon 25 min. Slow speed, without
resistance
35 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
Wed 25 min. Slow speed, without
resistance
35 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low

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WEEK 3 + 4
Beginner Advanced
Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity
Fri 25 min. Slow speed, without
resistance
35 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
WEEK 5 + 6
Beginner Advanced
Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity
Mon 30 min. Moderate speed, keep
resistance low
40 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
Wed 30 min. Moderate speed, keep
resistance low
40 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
Fri 30 min. Moderate speed, keep
resistance low
40 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
WEEK 7 + 8
Beginner Advanced
Days Duration Intensity Duration Intensity
Mon 35 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
45 min. Vary the speed, increase
resistance
Wed 35 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
45 min. Vary the speed, increase
resistance
Fri 35 min. Vary the speed, keep
resistance low
45 min. Vary the speed, increase
resistance
Cool-Down approx. 5 min. Finish the training at low resistance and at slow
speed. Allow your body to gently slow back down.

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4.3 Stretching exercises for leg & chest muscles
1. Exercise: Stretching of front thigh / leg extension (quadriceps)
• Stable position, grab arches of feet
• Pull heel towards buttocks, knee points downwards
(no abduction)
• Straight upper body, avoid tilting the pelvic forward
(hollow back) by tensing the abdominal muscles
• Change legs
2. Exercise: Stretching the back thigh / leg curl (hamstring)
• Pull thigh towards upper body with both
hands
• Stretch through increased stretching in
the knee joint
• The lower leg maintains contact with the
oor, keep hips bent
• Change legs