Star Trac 7040 User Manual

Spinner®Velo XT

Owner’s Manual

SPINNER® VELO XT
OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Spinning® Safety 1

Welcome to Spinning® 2

Gear Up 3

Bike Setup 3

Hand Positions 4

Riding Positions 4

Stretching 5–6

Heart Rate Guidelines 7

Spinning® Video 4–Week Ride Guide 8

Achieving Your Goals 8

Caring for your Spinner® Velo XT Bike 8–9

Your Spinner® Bike 9

Bike Assembly 10

Testing the Bike 10

Troubleshooting 11

Lubricating the Chain 11

Chain Tension Adjustment 12

Take time now to enter the serial number of your Spinner® Velo XT, manufactured by Star Trac®, in
the space provided below. You can locate the serial number on the bottom cross member. If parts
are missing, or if you have any operational questions, please call Star Trac's service department at
[phone]; have your serial number ready.

Serial #:.__________________________________________________________________

Model #: 7040 Series - Spinner® Velo XT manufactured by Star Trac

Copyright 2008, Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.

SPINNING® SAFETY

u Read all warnings posted on the

exercise bike.

u Read the owner’s manual and follow it care

fully before using you Spinning Bike.

u Set up and operate the Spinning bike on a

solid level surface.

u Inspect the Spinning Bike for worn or loose

components prior to use. Tighten/replace
any loose or worn components prior
to using.

u Don not wear loose or dangling clothing

while using the exercise bike.

u Care should be taken in mounting or

dismounting the exercise bicycle.

u Ensure that adjustment knobs (seat height,

seat fore-and-aft, and handlebar) are
properly secured and do not interfere with
range of motion during exercise.

u Children under the age of 16 should not ride

the Spinner bike. The cycle mechanism and
ergonomics are designed for adult use only.

u Do not insert any object, hands or feet into

any openings, or expose hands, arms or feet
to the drive mechanism or other potentially
moving part of the bike.

u The maximum weight for individuals riding

the Spinner bike should not exceed 350
pounds.

u Spinner bikes have a weighted flywheel

and a fixed gear. This means that in order
to stop, you must gradually slow your pedal
strokes rather than stopping abruptly. If you
do need to stop immediately, push down on
the resistance knob. Do not dismount the
bike or remove your feet from the pedals
until both the pedals and the flywheel have
stopped completely. Failure to comply may
lead to loss of control and serious injury.

u After exercising, turn the Push Brake System

knob to increase resistance so the pedals
will not rotate freely and potentially injure
someone.

u If at any time you feel dizzy or have difficulty

breathing, gradually stop pedaling and
carefully dismount the bike.

u Listen to your body, ride at your own pace

and set your bike’s resistance at the level
that feels right for you.

u Keep children and pets away from the bike

whenever it's in use.

u Never turn the pedal crank arms by hand.
u Stay hydrated. Drink water throughout

your ride as needed.

u Always keep some resistance on the

flywheel.

u Stay in control by executing all core

movements and hand positions at a slow
pace before attempting to increase your
speed. Do not attempt to ride the bike in a
standing position at a high RPM until you
have practiced at slower speeds.

u Focus on form, posture and making smooth

transitions between movements.

u Do not use the bike without proper footwear.

Never operate the bike with bare feet.

u Never remove your feet from the pedals

while still in motion. Prevent your feet from
coming out of the toe clip or shoe cage by
keeping shoe laces tucked in and foot
straps pulled snug around your shoe. If your
foot does become disen gaged, push down
on the resistance knob to stop the flywheel’s
motion.

WARNING YOUR SPINNER® VELO XT IS DESIGNED FOR CARDIO-

Consult your physician before

VASCULAR EXERCISE IN A CONSUMER ENVIRONMENT

beginning this or any other ex

ercise routine

. Not all exercise programs are suitable for

everyone. Discontinue any exercise that causes you discomfort and consult a medical expert.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Spinner®Velo XT

OWNER'S MANUAL

Welcome to Spinning

®

Millions worldwide have lost weight, gained energy and gotten into

the best shape of their lives with the help of the Spinning

and the Spinner

®

Velo XT bike with accompanying DVDs give you

®

program—

everything you need to join them. Ready to get started? This manual

will help you get started to change your body and your life.

Visit spinning.com for more information on the Spinning program,
Spinning gear and tips that will help you make the most of every ride.

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GEAR UP

The right gear makes a great ride even better.

Padded cycling shorts

will make your ride
more comfortable.

Moisture-wicking tops

will keep you cool and
dry even when you’re
hot and sweaty.

A gel cushioned seat

cover

is a great
alternative to padded
cycling shorts.

A heart rate monitor
will help you control
your workout and
improve your results.

Visit spinning.com for a full selection of Spinning® essentials.

BIKE SETUP

Proper bike setup gives you a more comfortable ride and reduces your risk of injury.

SEAT HEIGHT

At the proper height, there should be a slight bend in your knee when you’re
at the bottom of a pedal stroke.

SEAT FORE-AND-AFT POP-PIN

T

-HEIGHT

POP

-PIN

SEA

FORE/AFT POSITION

Once the proper height has been achieved, adjust the seat forward or back
so that when the feet are in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, the forward
knee is directly over the pedal axle. Recheck the seat height again after
making the fore/aft adjustment, as moving the seat forward and backward
can have the same effect as moving it higher or lower.

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT

Position the handlebar at the same height as your seat, or higher if you feel any discomfort in your back.

FOOT POSITION

Place the balls of your feet securely in the toe cages, with the ball of the foot (or the widest part of
your shoe) over the center of the pedals. As you pedal, concentrate on keeping feet flat, which
enables a more powerful pedal stroke. The front of the shoe may not completely fill the toe cage.

RESISTANCE CONTROL

Pedaling resistance is controlled by the Push Brake System knob located below the handlebar.
Resistance adjustments can be made while riding to vary the intensity of your workout. To
increase resistance, turn the Push Brake System knob clockwise (+); to decrease resistance,
turn the knob counterclockwise (-).

Make sure that all pop pins are engaged and secure
after adjusting your bike

WARNING IN C

DOWN ON THE PUSH BRAKE SYSTEM KNOB TO BRING THE FLYWHEEL TO AN ABRUPT STOP.

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ASE OF EMERGENCY, YOU MAY PRESS DIRECTLY

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