Vision Fitness ES700 User manual

Owner’s
Guide
ES700
INDOOR CYCLE

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Bike. You’ve taken an
important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your
Bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your facility’s fitness
goals. Regular use of your Bike can improve the quality of your members’
lives in so many ways.
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help in Countering Anxiety and Depression
• An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your
new Bike will be an important tool in helping your members achieve this
exercise habit. This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information
on using this VISION FITNESS Bike. A more complete knowledge of your
new Bike will assist you in helping your members achieve their goals.
Some kinds of service to your Bike should only be performed by your
VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS
retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which
cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:
VISION FITNESS
500 South CP Avenue
P.O. Box 280
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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MODEL INFO ASSEMBLY ES700 GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
RESISTANCE & SEAT ADJUSTMENT . 10
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . 11
PEDAL STRAP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . 12
DISMOUNTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . 13
MOVING AND LEVELING . . . . . . . . . 14
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 15
MODEL INFO ES700
Table of Contents
STEP 1: FRONT FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 2: REAR FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3: PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 4: HANDLEBARS . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 5: WATER BOTTLE CAGE . . . . . . 9
ASSEMBLY
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 18
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 20
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 21
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 23
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 28
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 30
GENERAL

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MODEL INFO
SADDLE
BELT GUARD
INDOOR CYCLE
ES700
HANDLEBAR
FRAME
HANDLEBAR STEM
SEAT POST
FLYWHEEL
FRICTION
SYSTEM

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MODEL INFO
FRAME – Zinc coated, heavy gauge steel
BELT GUARD – Black Plastic
HANDLEBAR STEM – Stainless steel stem with adjustment scale for height and
fore/aft positioning
HANDLEBAR – Ergonomic PVC coated design that includes aerobars and
fore/aft adjustment
SADDLE – The comfortable and generously padded Velo saddle features
elastomer-mounted rails to absorb shock and an ozone relief area to
eliminate pressure points.
SEAT POST – Stainless steel stem with adjustment scale for height and
fore/aft positioning
BOTTOM BRACKET – ultra strong heat treated Cro-Moly design
CRANKS – Hi-Carbon heat-treated steel
PEDALS AND STRAPS – Alloy body and cage with toe clip & straps
BOTTLE CAGES – Conveniently located on handlebar
LOCKING SYSTEM – Easy/high performance “V” block tightening and
locking system
DRIVE BELT – Quality Hutchinson Poly-V Belt
FLYWHEEL – 47.3 lbs. (21.5 kgs.) high tension, fixed wheel with ultra
strong axle and SKF sealed roller bearings
FRICTION SYSTEM – Dual function design for friction and emergency braking
COLOR – Silver
NET WEIGHT – 124 lbs. (61.5 kgs.)

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MODEL INFO
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT.
• Keep children off your Bike at all times.
• When the Bike is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least
10 feet away.
• Use this Bike only for its intended use as described in the manual.
• Keep your hands away from all moving parts. Never turn the pedal crank
arms by hand.
• Do not remove your feet from the pedals while they are in motion.
• After exercising, push down on the tension knob or turn the tension knob
in a clockwise direction to slow the flywheel down and decrease the
potential for injury.
• Do not dismount the Bike until both the pedals and flywheel have come
to a complete stop.
• Do not attempt to use this Bike at high speeds or in standing positions until
you have practiced and are comfortable at lower speeds.
• Rotate the tension knob clock wise to add resistance to the flywheel prior
to standing on the pedals.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening on this Bike.
• Do not use without proper footwear.
To assure that the safety level of this Bike is maintained, examine components
for wear and tear on a regular basis. Components that are worn excessively
or inoperable should be replaced immediately or the Bike should be put out
of use until it is repaired.
CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of
breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before
continuing.

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Tools needed: 4mm Allen Wrench, 5mm Allen Wrench, and 15mm Pedal
Wrench.
1
STEP
• Remove bolts, washers, and nuts from the frame
bracket for the front foot.
• Remove the plastic spacers from the bracket of the front foot.
• Attach the front foot using the bolts, washers, and nuts
removed earlier. The wheels should face forward.
FRONT FOOT

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ASSEMBLY
2
STEP
• Remove bolts, washers, and nuts from the frame
bracket for the rear foot.
• Remove the plastic spacers from the bracket of the rear
foot.
• Attach the rear foot using the bolts, washers, and nuts
removed earlier.
REAR FOOT