LeMond g-force UT - Manual (Page 8)


.1 Bike
Taking a moment to learn how to properly fit your
g•force UT
correctly will make your workouts
a more pleasant experience. The design of the
g•force UT
provides more seat and handlebar
adjustability than any other upright bike available. Making full use of these feature will give you the
most comfortable ride possible and ensure maximum exercise efficiency. Using the bike in an incorrect
position can result in unnecessary discomfort and increase the risk of injury.
.1 Seat Adjustment
1. Rotate the pedals so that one of the pedals is in the upward position.
2. Place your foot in the toe clip of the pedal closest to the floor and mount the bike. Ensure that
the ball of your foot is over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee.
3. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the pedal you will need to lower the seat. If
you leg is bent too much you will need to raise the seat.
4. Dismount the bike and rotate the seat post adjustment handle counter clockwise. Once
loosened you may slide the eat post up or down as necessary.
5. When the seat is in the desired position rotate the seat stem adjustment handle clockwise to
secure the seat post. Note the final position mark on the seat stem for future reference.
Adjusting the Fore/Aft position
1. Adjusting the fore/aft allows for a better fit. Rotate the seat adjustment handle counter
clockwise and slide the seat forward or backward.
2. Sit on your bike with the cranks in the 3 & 9 o’clock position. Proper fore/aft position is achieved
when the small bump at the top of the shin directly below the knee cap (tibial tuberosity) is
approximately over the pedal axle (at the 3 o’clock position).
3. Rotate the adjustment handle clockwise to secure the seat.
4. Note the final position mark under the seat for future reference.
.1.2 Handlebar Adjustment:
1. Raise or lower the handlebars by rotating the handlebar post adjustment handle counter
clockwise and sliding the post up or down.
2. Handlebar height is a matter of preference, start with the handlebars at the same height as the
seat. Adjusting the handlebars higher than the seat will give the rider a more upright position,
lowering them will result in a more flexed position.
3 SETTING UP AND OPERATING THE g•force UT