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

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ASSEMBLY
3
STEP
• Attach the pedals to the crank arms. Each pedal is
marked with the letter L (left) or R (right) to denote the side
of the spinning bike they are on. Be careful to align the
threads correctly to avoid damage. A little grease on the
threads should help the pedals to screw in easily and
correctly. Tighten with a 15mm wrench. The threads on
both pedals should tighten towards the front of the bike.
PEDALS

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ASSEMBLY
4
STEP
• Place the handlebar on the handlebar stem. Position
handlebar bracket beneath the handlebar stem and
insert the socket head cap screw so that it inserts into the
bottom of the handlebar. Tighten with the 5mm allen
wrench.
• Insert the quick release lever through the bottom bracket
and into the handlebar. Turn counter-clockwise to tighten.
• To adjust the position of the handlebar, loosen quick
release lever and slide to the desired location. If the
handlebar does not slide easily, loosen the socket head
cap screw slightly until the handlebar slides easily.
HANDLEBARS

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ASSEMBLY
5
STEP
• Attach water bottle cage to the handlebars using the
provided screws. Tighten with a 4mm allen wrench.
WATER BOTTLE CAGE

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RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT
The ergonomic resistance control
knob located just below the
handlebars on the bike frame
easily controls pedaling resistance.
Turning the knob in a clockwise
direction increases pedal resistance.
Turning the knob in a counter
clockwise direction decreases pedal
resistance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To ensure maximum comfort,
exercise efficiency, and injury
prevention make sure the seat is
adjusted to the proper position.
• Adjust the seat height so that you
have a very slight bend in the knee
at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
• When the proper seat height has
been achieved, adjust the seat
forward or back so that the feet
are at the 3 o’clock and 9
o’clock positions and the
forward knee is directly over the
pedal axle.
• When a comfortable seat
position is found, make note of
the seat height and fore/aft
position for future use.

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HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar position is based on
comfort and may be adjusted to
more accurately simulate the upper
body position on a road bike.
Typically the handlebar position is
positioned slightly higher then the
seat position for beginning cyclists.
More advanced cyclists may prefer
a lower handlebar position.

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PEDAL STRAP ADJUSTMENT
Place the ball of each foot in the
toe clip so the shoe fits snugly into
the clip of the cage. Rotate one of
the pedals to within arms reach.
Pull on the strap of the clip to
tighten the clip snugly around your
shoe and tuck in excess strap.
Repeat for the other foot. Make
sure toes are pointing straight
ahead to ensure maximum pedal
efficiency.
To remove your foot from the toe
clip, push on the plastic tab to
loosen the strap.

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DISMOUNTING THE UNIT
The ES700 uses a fixed flywheel that builds
momentum and will keep the pedals turning even after the user stops
pedaling or if the users feet slip off. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE YOUR FEET FROM THE
PEDALS OR DISMOUNT THE MACHINE UNTIL BOTH THE PEDALS AND THE FLYWHEEL HAVE
COMPLETELY STOPPED.
WARNING!
Use one of the following methods
to stop the pedals:
• Reduce your pedal speed until
you come to a complete stop.
• Push down on the brake knob to
come to a complete stop.
• Increase the resistance by turning
the resistance knob in a
clockwise position until you
come to a complete stop.
Failure to follow these instructions
may lead to loss of control and the
potential for serious injury.

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MOVING THE ES700
Make sure the quick release levers for the handlebar are tight. Stand in
front of the bike, grasping the end of the handlebars. Place one foot on
the bikes front support foot to stabilize the bike and begin tilting the bike
toward you. The transport wheels should now be in contact with the
ground and can easily roll in any direction. Be careful when moving the
bike to prevent a sudden impact that could harm the bike or its
surroundings.
LEVELING THE ES700
The ES700 should operate on a
level surface with no lateral
movement. There are height
adjuster caps located on the
bottom side of the front foot and
rear foot. Turn these caps
clockwise or counter-clockwise
until the bike is stable.
ES700
ES700
INDOORCYCLE

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ES700
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS
Consistently following this maintenance schedule will increase the life of
your Vision Fitness®ES700 Indoor Cycle.
BIKE LOCATION
• Locate Bike in a cool, dry place.
BEFORE EACH CLASS
• Check that the pedals, seat levers and handlebar levers are tight.
AFTER EACH CLASS
• Release all tension from the brake.
• Check that the pedals are in good condition and properly tightened to
prevent damage.
• Simply dry the ES700 with a towel to remove sweat and dirt.
NOTE: Never use abrasive cleaning liquids or petroleum-based solvents when wiping down the cycle!
DAILY MAINTENANCE
These procedures are intended to prevent rust/corrosion and to maintain
the daily performance of your ES700 Indoor Cycle.
Wipe down the cycle at the end of each day (preferably at the end of
each class). Use an absorbent cloth, and focus on all areas where sweat
can fall or collect. Special attention should be given to the following areas:
• Flywheel
• Brake assembly
• Seat post and handlebar stem
NOTE: Be sure to wipe the entire length of the seat post and handlebar stem!
• Seat and seat adjustment levers
• Handlebar and handlebar adjustment levers
• Belt guard
• Front and back support feet

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS continued
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
These procedures are intended to maintain the overall performance of your
ES700 Indoor Cycle:
Have an experienced rider or instructor ride each cycle to review the
overall performance of each cycle; focus on vibrations or possible loose
assemblies. When investigating loose assemblies, parts, bolts or nuts, pay
particular attention to the following areas:
• Tighten all hardware on the base frame
• Tighten all seat hardware
• Tighten pedal connections
• Tighten crank connections
• Tighten water bottle cage connections
• Inspect and tighten brake assembly if needed
• Check to make sure flywheel nuts are tight; tighten as necessary.
• If the belt is slipping, adjust belt tension as necessary.
SPECIAL NOTE: To guard against rust and corrosion, spray a fine layer of
silicone spray on the flywheel and brake assemblies of this bike. Pay
special attention to the chrome surface and hub of the flywheel. We also
advise spraying the silicone on the brake pad to improve its function and
longevity. Do NOT use abrasive cleaning liquids or petroleum-based
solvents on these areas!