Variis SOULCYCLE User manual
At-Home Bike Manual
_POWERED BY
Welcome to our newest
studio: your home.
SoulCycle is more than a workout, it’s an
experience. And now, you can enjoy all
the things you love about it—your favorite
SoulCycle instructors, the best playlists, and
unparalleled energy—from the comfort of
your home. Happy clipping in, we’ll see you on
the bike.
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Safe Setup:
The bike is solely for indoor use. To avoid risk of
shock, overheating or product damage, do not
store the bike in a garage or covered patio, near
water, or in a damp or dusty location. The bike
should only be placed on a level, firm surface to
prevent risk of tip-over.
Ensure sucient clearance: Keep objects at
least 24” away from the bike on all sides to allow
access around the bike, safe mounting and
dismounting, and prevent injury from contact
with objects. Keep children and pets away from
the bike.
The maximum weight for riders is 350 pounds
(159 kilograms). Riders under 4’10” (147 cm) or
above 6’10” (208 cm) should not ride the bike.
Children under the age of 16 and persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities that can impair the safe use of the
bike must not use the bike.
Children over the age of 16 and all new or
untrained riders must be supervised and given
safe use instruction before riding the bike.
Health and Safety First:
Always consult with your physician before
starting any new exercise program. Discontinue
exercise and consult a medical expert
immediately if it causes pain or
severe discomfort.
Stay hydrated: Drink water throughout your
ride, even if you do not feel thirsty.
If at any time you feel dizzy or experience
diculty breathing, chest pain, or other signs
that you are not well, gradually stop pedaling,
carefully dismount the bike, and consult a
medical expert immediately. Overexercising
may result in serious injury or death.
Always listen to your body, ride at your own
pace, and set your bike’s resistance at the level
that feels right for you. Instructor guidance is
not a substitute for listening to
your body.
Metrics on the screen, including heart rate
monitoring, may be inaccurate. Metrics
should be used for reference only and not as a
substitute for listening to your body.
Ensure that all bike adjustment levers and
knobs are properly configured for your body
and properly secured according to this user
manual before each ride to avoid injuries
during exercise.
Do not use the bike without proper clip-in
cycling shoes. The pedals are compatible with
LOOK® Delta and SPD cleats. Never operate
the bike pedals with bare feet or by hand.
Do not wear loose clothing that could become
caught on the bike while riding. Keep shoelaces,
accessories, hands, feet, and other objects
away from openings and moving parts of
the bike.
Ensure the power cable is properly secured
and clear of all moving parts of the bike. Always
unplug the bike immediately after use and
before cleaning or maintenance.
WARNING: To reduce risk of serious
injury, read all safety information carefully
before operating the SoulCycle at-home bike
and follow all operating and maintenance
instructions. It is the owner’s responsibility
to ensure that all users of the bike are aware
of all instructions and safety information
provided for the bike.
Safety Information
Safe Preparation:
To ensure safety and optimal performance,
check the bike for wear and damage before
each ride, and regularly inspect, maintain, and
properly tighten all parts as recommended in
this user manual.
Replace any damaged or worn parts
immediately and do not use the bike until repair
is performed. Do not attempt to repair the bike
yourself other than as provided in this manual;
always use an authorized service provider to
perform adjustments or repairs, with original
parts from the manufacturer.
Safe Use:
Watch all instructional training videos carefully
before first use or attempting new movements
on the bike to ensure proper form and safety.
Maintain resistance and engage your core: To
avoid injury, always keep some resistance on
the bike and engage your core. Never attempt
to stand up on the pedals or use hand weights
without adequate resistance.
Stay in control: Execute all core movements,
hand positions, and hand weight exercises at a
slow pace before attempting to increase your
speed, and do not attempt to ride the bike in a
standing position at a high RPM until you have
practiced at slower speeds.
Focus on form, posture, and making smooth,
controlled transitions between movements.
Always keep your back straight while riding; do
not arch your back.
Stop the bike gradually: The pedals will continue
to turn until the weighted flywheel stops. To
stop, you must gradually slow your pedal
strokes. Attempting to stop abruptly could
result in serious injury.
If you need to stop urgently, use the emergency
break by pushing and holding down on the
resistance knob.
Never dismount the bike or remove your feet
from the pedals until both the pedals and the
flywheel have stopped completely, as loss of
control and serious injury could result. If your
foot disengages from the pedal while riding,
quickly move your feet to the side and push and
hold down on the resistance knob to stop
the flywheel.
See pages 29-30 for additional
safety information.
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Specifications / Bike
FOOTPRINT
WEIGHT WITH TABLET
USER HEIGHT RANGE
WEIGHT LIMIIT
PEDAL
62.2” L x 22.2” W x 53.5” H
128 lbs (BIKE) + 14 lbs (TOUCHSCREEN): 142 lbs total
4’10” – 6’10”
350 lbs
Dual sided pedal for Delta or SPD style cleats
POWER MAX RATING 19v, 4.8A
FLYWHEEL
WATER BOTTLE
HOLDER
HANDLEBAR
ADJUSTMENT PIN
PEDAL
WHEEL
STABILIZER FEET
SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT PIN
DUMBBELL RACK
SEAT DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT PIN
SEAT
HANDLEBAR BACKWARD/FORWARD
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
TOUCHSCREEN
POWER BUTTON
HANDLEBAR
RESISTANCE KNOB AND
EMERGENCY BRAKE
TOUCHSCREEN
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SCREEN SIZE
RESOLUTION
WI-FI
RAM/MEMORY
BLUETOOTH
21.5”
1920* 1080 FHD
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
4GB/32GB
BT 5.0
SENSOR
SPEAKER
G-Sensor, NFC
2X8W Speaker with 15W Woofer
Touchscreen
POWER BUTTON
VOLUME
SPEAKERS
AUDIO JACKCHARGING PORT
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_SETUP
BIKE PLACEMENT
Place the bike on a solid, level, and firm surface to
prevent risk of tipping.
Use mat to help keep the bike in place and
protect floor.
Allow a clearance of 24” on all sides of the bike
for safety.
24”
24”
24”
24”
14mm
x 4
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Moving the bike requires two people for safety.
Ensure power cables are disconnected.
Using only handlebars, tilt the bike forward onto
its wheels.
While holding on to handlebars, have a second
person lift the rear stabilizer.
Carefully roll the bike to the new location, avoiding
uneven surfaces.
If the bike rocks after being set down, unscrew
each stabilizer foot until it rests firmly and steadily
on the floor.
MOVING THE BIKE
The bike has adjustable stabilizer feet on each
corner for a steady, wobble-free installation.
To ensure the bike is level on the ground,
adjust the stabilizer feet as follows:
Tighten the feet so they are screwed all the way
into the stabilizer.
Set the bike in its desired location.
Loosen the feet to remove all space between the
stabilizer feet and the floor.
Adjust each foot on both the front and rear
stabilizer.
When the bike is level, lock the nut on all stabilizer
feet using a 14mm wrench.
STABILIZER FEET
ADJUSTMENT
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Plug the power cable (A) into the power
adapter (B).
Plug the power adapter into the bike (C) under the
seat post, near the rear stabilizer.
Secure the power cable by using either front
facing or rear facing cable routing.
CONNECTING THE
POWER CABLES
REAR FACING
CABLE ROUTING
If your wall outlet is located behind the bike,
follow these steps to secure the power cable:
Thread the cable down through the right-hand
channel and then follow the channel curve to exit
through the center channel of the cable holder on
the rear stabilizer.
Plug the cable into an appropriate 100-240V
wall outlet.
Ensure the power cable is clear of any moving
parts on the bike and secured to avoid tripping.
A
B
C
CABLE ROUTING The power cable routing system
helps avoid damage to the power cable itself and is
designed to create a clean, neat display in your home.
Cable retention mounting points are located under
the bike’s stabilizers. When moving the bike to a new
location or when using a dierent power outlet, use
the following images as a guide.
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If your wall outlet is located in front of the bike,
follow these steps to secure the power cable:
Thread the cable down through the left-hand
channel and then loop it up through the center
channel of the cable holder on the rear stabilizer.
Run the cable to the front stabilizer and thread it
through the center channel of the cable holder.
Plug the cable into an appropriate 100-240V
wall outlet.
Ensure the power cable is clear of any moving
parts on the bike and secured to avoid tripping.
FRONT FACING
CABLE ROUTING
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_GETTING CONNECTED
POWERING ON AND OFF
Hold the power button for up to three seconds to
power on the bike.
If asleep due to inactivity, press and release power
button quickly to wake.
To restart, hold the power button for up to three
seconds, then select “Restart.”
To power o the bike, hold the power button for up
to three seconds and select “Power O.”
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To manage your Wi-Fi connection, tap “More” then
“Settings” then “Wi-Fi.”
Select your network from the list.
Enter network password and select “Join.”
If the network requires advanced settings or a
manual connection, select “Advanced” and enter
details.
If the selected network does not require a
password, the bike will automatically connect.
CONNECTING TO WI-FI
After establishing your initial connection during
setup, you can always reconnect your power
meter if necessary by tapping “More” then
“Settings” then “Power Meter.”
When prompted, advance the pedals until the
power meter is recognized on the touchscreen
and connected.
CONNECTING TO
POWER METER
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To add or manage Bluetooth devices, tap “More”
then “Settings” then “Bluetooth Devices.”
Ensure device is on, in pairing mode, and
within range.
Select your device from the list of Bluetooth
options, and await on-screen confirmation that it
has connected.
If you don’t see your device, select “Refresh list.”
CONNECTING
BLUETOOTH DEVICES
ACCOUNT SIGN IN
Sign in to Variis and follow onscreen directions.
If you have a SoulCycle account, you may link it to
your Variis account.
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Tap “+” to add a new rider profile on the
Profile screen.
Enter new rider details and follow
onscreen directions.
ADDING A RIDER
PROFILE
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Select “More.”
Select “Tutorials.”
Browse and select videos to familiarize yourself
with seat and handlebar adjustment settings.
Because your bike was designed for optimal
at-home use, your settings may be slightly
dierent than in-studio.
SEAT AND HANDLEBAR
TUTORIALS
_PERSONALIZING YOUR RIDE
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The top of the seat should be level with the
height of your hip bone.
Turn the knob on the seat height adjustment pin
counterclockwise to loosen.
Pull seat adjustment pin out, raise or lower seat as
desired, then lock back in.
Turn the knob clockwise to securely tighten and
fuly lock in place.
SEAT HEIGHT
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
Should be level with, or slightly higher than,
the seat.
Turn the knob on the handlebar adjustment pin
counterclockwise to loosen, then pull out.
Raise or lower handlebars as desired, then lock
back in.
Turn the knob clockwise to securely tighten and
fully lock in place.
NOTE: Before adjusting height, ensure
the Handlebar Depth is set at 0
(See HANDLEBAR DEPTH for more details)
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Ensuring your handlebar depth is first set to 0,
place your elbow at the front of the seat and
extend your fingers toward the handlebars.
With your other hand, place your fist between the
tip of your extended fingers and the
handlebar knob.
Turn the knob on the seat depth adjustment pin
counterclockwise to loosen.
Adjust seat forward or backward until there is no
space between the length of your elbow to finger-
tips plus your fist and the handlebar knob.
Turn the handlebar knob clockwise to securely
tighten and lock in place.
SEAT DEPTH
When seated, proper handlebar depth should
place you in a neutral position, with your body
and shoulder angle close to 90 degrees.
Turn the knob on the handlebar tube
counterclockwise to loosen.
Slide handlebar tube forward or backward to align
with the 0 or bold line to start.
Adjust the handlebars foward or backward as
desired. When you’re seated, your arms should be
slightly bent.
Turn the knob clockwise to securely tighten and
lock in place.
HANDLEBAR DEPTH
Should be equal to the length of your elbow to fingertips
from the front of the seat, plus your fist.
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_GETTING READY TO RIDE
Your hands should rest comfortably on the
handlebars without reaching.
Your arms should be slightly bent at the elbows.
Your leg should be slightly bent at the bottom of
the stroke.
RECOMMENDED BODY
POSITIONING
WARNING: To reduce risk of serious injury, read all safety information and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
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