Schwinn 103/203 - Manual (Page 4)

HOW TO USE THE 103/203 BIKE
F I T N E S S S A F E G U A R D S
Failure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems.
• Do not place fingers or any other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment.
• Keep children and pets away from the 103/203 bike while machine is in use. A child’s curiosity may result in
injury. Do not allow children to use the bike. The pedal travel ranges are designed and intended for adults,
not children.
• Never turn pedal crank arms by hand. To avoid entanglement and possible injury, do not expose hands or
arms to the drive mechanism.
• Do not dismount the bike until the pedals are at a complete STOP.
• Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance. Do not allow anyone to touch the bike while it is in motion.
• Setup and operate on solid level surface
• Replace or tighten any worn or loose components before using
• Do not wear loose or dangling clothing while exercising
• Care should be taken when mounting and dismounting
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■ Resistance adjustment
Using the console, you have full control over the levels of
resistance integrated into your workout. Typically, lower
resistance levels enable you to move at a faster pace, placing
increased demand on your cardiovascular system. Higher
resistance levels will typically deliver more of a muscle/
endurance workout at lower RPMs. But everyone is different!
Experiment and find the beginning of resistance that is
comfortable for you.
■ Lower body workout
Once you are in position and sitting comfortably, slowly begin
pedaling, with your arms relaxed at your sides and with your
hands resting on the top of your thighs or on the hand grips.
Pedal at an easy pace, at a low resistance level until you feel
secure and comfortable. As you feel more comfortable,
experiment with the range of resistance levels available via
the console.
■ Seat adjustment
Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum
exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing
the risk of injury.
1. Place one pedal in the forward position and
center the ball of your foot over the center of
the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at
the knee (Figs. 1 and 2).
2. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot
touch the pedal, you will need to move the
seat down on the 103 or forward on the 203
bike. If your leg is bent too much, you will need
to move the seat up on the 103 or backward on
the 203 bike.
3. Adjust the 103 seat by first dismounting the
bike, then pulling out the adjustment knob on
the seat tube and releasing the locking pin
(Fig. 3). Lower or raise the seat to the desired
height. Release the seat knob, engaging the
locking pin. Be sure that the pin is fully secured
in a seat post hole. To adjust the 203 seat, pull
the seat knob up with your right hand to
release the seat. Slide the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. The knob will
“pop” up into the next hole; turn the knob to
ensure a tight fit.
■ Foot positioning/pedal strap adjustment
Place the ball of each foot on the pedals.
Rotate the pedals until one foot is within arms
reach. Then, reach down carefully and fasten
the rubber strap over your shoe and secure it
to the pedal by slipping the nub at the end of
the pedal through one of the slots in the strap.
Pull down the strap until it snaps into place
(Fig. 4). Repeat for the other foot. Point your
toes and knees directly forward to ensure
maximum pedal efficiency. Pedal straps can be
left in place for subsequent workouts.
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