Features – Spirit XR425 User Manual
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XR 425
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Foot pedals
Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert,
Spirit engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. Typical stationary exercise bikes
are wider than a normal road bike. The reason is to allow for the braking mechanism, pulleys,
drive components and beauty covers. Since the bike is wider, so is the distance between the
pedals; this width between the pedals is called the Q factor.
Spirit has designed our pedal system so the Q factor is the smallest in the industry, but we did not
stop there. We have also custom designed and tooled a new pedal that provides a two degree
inward tilt to compensate for the Q factor not being perfect. Having a small Q factor in addition to
the two-degree inward tilt of the pedals puts the user into a biomechanical neutral alignment. This
means that your feet, ankles, knees and hips are lined up properly ensuring a comfortable
workout.
Transportation
The
bike
is equipped with two transport wheels, which are engaged when rear of
XR425 is lifted.
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