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USER GUIDE

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Precautions and Safety Precautions

Safety 

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the DeskCycle, please read the following safety precautions before using the DeskCycle.

• After unpacking if anything is missing or broken please email us with your name, contact details and order number (See contacts details at the end of this manual). If possible we will send the part by the next available delivery service. If this is not possible return the DeskCycle to your retailer for a refund.
• Read all instructions in this manual before using the DeskCycle. Use the DeskCycle only as described.
• It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the DeskCycle are adequately informed of all precautions.
• Never use this device after drinking alcohol; doing so is dangerous and could result in serious injury or accident.
• Do not place this device in a location where it may cause an obstruction. Do not leave the device unattended after use. Be sure to move and store it in a safe place to avoid injury.
• Use the DeskCycle indoors on a level surface. Keep the DeskCycle away from moisture and dust.
• Make sure that the pedals are on tight. Loose pedals will slowly become undone. Using the bike with loose pedals can damage the threads on the crank arms. Stripped crank-arm threads are not covered by the warranty.
• The DeskCycle is precision made and should not be dropped on hard surfaces
• Disassembling or modifying DeskCycle will void the warranty.
• The DeskCycle has sealed bearings which do not require lubricating.
• Do not place the bike in a location where it will be in contact with direct sunlight or where it will be exposed to high temperatures, excessive humidity or damp.
• Do not stand on the pedals. The DeskCycle was not designed to be used while standing.

Consult Your Physician

It is always important to consult your physician before starting an exercise program.  This is particularly true if any of the following apply to your current medical condition:

• Chest pain or pain in the neck and/or arm
• Shortness of breath
• A diagnosed heart condition
• Joint and/or bone problems
• Currently taking cardiac and/or blood pressure medications
• Have not previously been physically active
• Dizziness or blurred vision
• Those with physical handicaps should use this device only under supervision.

If none of these apply to you then start gradually and sensibly. However, if you feel any of the physical symptoms listed above when you start your exercise program, contact your physician right away. If one or more of the statements listed above applies for you, see your physician before beginning an exercise program. An exercise-stress test may be used to help plan your exercise program.

Assembling your DeskCycle

Step 1: Install the Large Leg  Remove the nuts and washers from the Large Leg. Align the bolts of the Large Leg with the holes in the Bike, and push the bolts through the holes. Attach a washer and a nut to each bolt. Do Not tighten the nuts until step 3.
Step 2: Install the Small Leg  Remove the nuts and washers from the Small Leg.  Align the bolts of the Small Leg with the holes in the Bike, and push the bolts through the holes. Attach a washer and a nut to each bolt. Do Not tighten the nuts until step 3

Using the DeskCycle under your desk.

Start at the Minimum Resistance
When you first get the bike, start off at the lowest pedal resistance setting. Gradually increase the tension as you get used to pedalling the bike downward. It's easier to learn how to use the bike correctly at the lower resistances.

Pedal Downward (Important!)
The correct pedalling action which will give you the best experience of the DeskCycle is to cycle using a downward force not a push action, the cycle was not designed to be pushed. A downward action will keep the bike in place. If the bike slides, then its is
probably due to a push action.

Keep Toes Pointed Forwards
If your toes are pointing upward, your heels may hit the ground. To alleviate simply rotate your feet so that they are pointing more toward the forward

Keep the Resistance Low (3 or less) When Working at Your Desk
Most people should not exceed the resistance setting of 3 when working at their desk. Higher resistances can be distracting. However, some people do just fine on level 4. The key is to train yourself using the proper technique at the lower resistances. 

If Your Knees Hit the Under Side of Your Desk
If your desk is short your knees may hit the underside of your desk when you pedal the bike. In this
case :

1. Move the bike further away from you and extend your legs more. Extending your legs lowers your knees.

2. Lower your chair. This can lower your knees by several inches. In most cases this is all you need to do.
For more details information go to DeskCycle.com and click on the ‘How To Use’ menu item.

Don’t over extend your Legs
Your knees should be bent about 25 degrees from fully-extended when the pedal is furthest away
from you.

Adjusting the Pedal Resistance

• There are 8 tension settings.
• The Tension Indicator ( 1 ) arrow points to the current tension setting.
• The higher the number, the higher the pedal resistance.

Advice whilst working
• Keeping resistance low with a setting of 3 or less will work for most people.
• Find a pedal speed that’s comfortable, 25km/h or less is a good target.
• Keep the upper body still.
• Sit up straight and back supported.

 Locking the DeskCycle to your Desk!
There is a Kensington Lock Slot ( 1 ) on the front of the DeskCycle, See picture below.
You can use this slot to secure the DeskCycle to one of your desk legs with a standard Kensingtonlaptop lock (2 - not included)

Velcro Tether
The DeskCycleTM comes with a long Velcro strap that can be used to tether the bike to the chair as shown in the picture below. The strap is made from Velcro Loop material. On the back side of one end is Velcro Hook material.

Do I need the Tether?
Most people don’t need the tether. Pedalling the bike downward will keep it in place. The tether may be needed if you use a rolling chair or are on a smooth slippery surface. In these cases the tether helps keep the chair from rolling away from the bike.

Installation
1. Position the bike in front of the chair.

2. Sit in your chair and pedal the bike. Your knees should be bent about 25 degrees from fully- extended when the pedal is farthest away from you.

3. Route the Velcro strap ( 2 ) as shown in the picture below. Keep the strap as low as possible.  Stretch the loop tight and attach the end with the Hook material to the Loop material to make a tight loop. (1) Base of chair , (3) DeskCycle.

4. Pedal the bike to make sure the distance is correct. Adjust if necessary.

5. Cut away the excess Velcro strap. This will make it easy to create the same size loop later.

Important!

You may want to remove the tether when not using the bike to prevent a tripping hazard!

Calorie Accuracy
The Calories are most accurate if the pedal resistance is at maximum.
All mini exercise bikes (and many full-sized bikes) do not measure the power put into the bike.
How to Get Accurate Calorie Counts
You can use our Online Calorie Calculator to improve the accuracy of the calorie calculation. It uses gender, height, weight, age, pedal speed and the DeskCycle resistance dial position to calculate Calories burned.

Online Calorie Calculator

Calorie Calculator – Provides accurate calculation of Calories burned when using the bike. The Calorie Calculator uses your height, weight, gender, and age for improved accuracy. It also calculates the wattage of the bike from the dial setting and the pedal speed.

The Calorie Calculator is located at the following link
http://www.deskcycle.com/CalorieCalculator.html

Display Stand for Your Desk The DeskCycle comes with a Display Stand for those who use the DeskCycle at their desks. You can quickly switch the LCD monitor from the bike bracket to the desk stand allowing you to easily monitor your exercise routine from your desk or table.

Connection Instructions 1. Plug one end of the extension cable into the back of the display. 2. Slide the display onto the display stand. 3. Place the stand on your desk. 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the female connector on the DeskCycle. The female connector is shown in the picture to the right. 5. Route the wire so that there is no chance that you will hit it with yourfeet while pedalling.

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM: UNABLE TO INSTALL ONE OR BOTH OF THE PEDALS

Are You Installing The Correct Pedal Into The Correct Pedal Arm?
The first thing to note is that there is a left pedal and a right pedal. They are different from each other.
• The Left pedal is marked with an L.
• And the Right pedal is marked with an R.
• The marking is on the end of the pedal shaft.
• The pedal arms are also marked.
• Make sure you install the left pedal into the left pedal arm and the right pedal into the right
pedal arm. See the "Assembly" section in this manual for more details.

Check the Pedals are in Correctly
• Make sure the pedal is straight when you screw it in. The pedals should not be screwed In at an angle. This will cause cross-  threading which can damage the threads.
• Rotate the shaft with your fingers to get the threads started.
• If you can't get the thread started with your fingers then it is likely to be cross-threaded.
Unscrew the pedal, make sure the pedal is straight, and then try again.
• The right pedal screws in clockwise.
• The left pedal screws in anti-clockwise.
If you are still having problems, contact us for assistance.

PROBLEM: THE DESKCYCLE MAKES NOISE WHEN PEDALED

Try each solution below to see if it solves your problem. If the noise is still there after you've tried these solutions, contact us so that we can help you solve the problem.
Solution 1: Tighten The Pedals
Make the pedals as tight as possible using a 15mm spanner.
Important! Using the bike with loose pedals will eventually damage the pedal arm threads. If the pedals ever come loose, you should immediately stop using the bike and apply Thread Locker such as Blue Loctite to the pedal threads or clear nail varnish can be effective too. 
Solution 2: Tighten The Nuts That Attach The Legs
Each leg is attached to the bike using two nuts. You can use a 13mm spanner to tighten these nuts. Be careful not to over-tighten the nuts.

PROBLEM: THE PEDALS CAME LOOSE WHEN IN USE
This can happen if the pedals were not properly tightened when the bike was first assembled. If this happens you should immediately stop using the bike and apply Thread Locker to the pedal threads. 

PROBLEM: THE PEDALS WON'T STAY TIGHTENED OR ARE STRIPPED
Using the bike with loose pedals will eventually damage the pedal arm threads. If caught early,
applying Thread Locker to the pedal threads will solve the problem. See the section below for instructions.
If the threads are too damaged, the pedal won't stay tightened even with Thread Locker applied. In
this case you can contact us about replacing the pedal arm. If the bike is under warranty we will
replace the first pedal arm for free. Important! Once the pedal arm has been replaced, you should
apply Thread Locker to the threads of both pedals. This will eliminate the chance of this happening
again.

Applying Thread Locker to the Threads
1. Unscrew the pedal. Use a 15mm spanner or the tool provided with the bike.
2. Spread Thread Locker on the threads of the pedal shaft.
3. Screw the pedal back into the pedal arm. Make the pedal as tight as you possibly can.
4. Wait 24 hours before using the bike.