O w n e r’s Guide R2000, R2100, E3000, AND E3100 FITNESS CYCLES
C ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals.
Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . . 6 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 E3000 E3100 E3100 GENERAL CONSOLE SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 14 QUICK-START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CHOOSING A PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 16 CHOOSING A LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PROGRAM FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 19 R2100 R2100 COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 23 HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . .
R2000 CONSOLE R2100 SEAT ADJUSTMENT REAR FOOT FRONT FOOT & TRANSPORT WHEELS 2 R2000 R2100 SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES
CONSOLE E3000 SEAT ADJUSTMENT E3100 FRONT FOOT & TRANSPORT WHEELS REAR FOOT 3 E3000 E3100 UPRIGHT FITNESS CYCLES
ALL MODELS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
ALL MODELS OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the bike. • Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this bike. • Drink plenty of fluids during your workout. CLEANING • Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.
ALL MODELS ASSEMBLY If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. It is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Bike, contact your retailer. MOVING Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front support tube.
ALL MODELS PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME It is important that you place your Bike in a comfortable and inviting room. Your Bike is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their Bike facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your Bike in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Bike should be in an attractive setting. LEVELING The Bike should be level for optimum use.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT E3000 Grasp the Seat Adjustment Knob, located at the base of the seatpost. Pull the Knob out, then raise or lower the seatpost to the desired height. Release the Knob and allow the seatpost to lock into position. SEAT POSITIONING E3100 The seat is in the proper position when your knee is bent slightly at the furthest pedal position. The ball of your foot should be centered on the pedal.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT R2000 While seated on the Bike, pull the Seat Lever up and slide the seat forward or back. When the seat is positioned properly, simply push the Seat Lever down to lock the seat into position. R2100 SEAT POSITIONING The seat is at the proper position when your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is in the furthest position, with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal.
SETTING MPH & KPH R2000 The console will be set for your specific product and also for MPH. There are 2 small switches inside the console next to the wire harness plugs. One is for changing from MPH to KM. The other is for setting the console to a bike or an elliptical (EP). To change a setting, follow the direction below: E3000 First, remove the console from the console mast by unscrewing the 4 console screws. Unplug the cable(s), making sure they do not fall back down the console mast.
QUICK START Begin pedaling and press START to begin the program.
USING THE CONSOLE COUNT-UP MODE R2000 To use the console in Count-Up Mode, simply begin pedaling and press START. The console will begin counting up from 0:00. E3000 COUNT-DOWN MODE SET TIME The console will show 0:00 when you start to pedal. To set a desired exercise time, press the UP ▲ until you reach the desired time. Press START to begin, or press SELECT to set weight. SET WEIGHT The weight will be flashing in the bottom right window. Press the UP ▲ or Down ▼ to reach the desired weight.
PAUSE/STOP To Pause or Stop the console, simply press the START button. To return to your workout, press START once. R2000 RESET E3000 To reset the Time function, press the RESET button.
SETTING MPH & KPH The console will be set for your specific product and also for MPH. There are 2 small switches inside the console next to the wire harness plugs. One is for changing from MPH to KM. The other is for setting the console to a bike or an elliptical (EP). To change a setting, follow the direction below: E3100 R2100 First, remove the console from the console mast by unscrewing the 4 console screws. Unplug the cable(s), making sure they do not fall back down the console mast.
QUICK START Begin pedaling and press START to begin in Manual Mode.
CHOOSING A PROGRAM Press the UP ▲ or ▼ Down buttons to scroll through the user programs. Press the SELECT button to choose your program. CHOOSING TIME R2100 The LED scrolls “SET TIME USING ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT TO ENTER”. The default time will be flashing in the Time window. Set the Time using the UP ▲ or ▼ Down buttons. Press SELECT. ENTERING WEIGHT E3100 The LED scrolls “SET WEIGHT USING THE ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT TO ENTER”. The default weight will be flashing in the bottom right window.
CHOOSING LEVEL The LED scrolls “SET LEVEL USING THE ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT TO ENTER”. The default level will be flashing in the Level window. Set Level using the UP ▲ or ▼ Down buttons. Press SELECT. NOTE: When using the Constant Watts program, you will set the intended Watt setting in place of Level. The Watt range is 80 - 250 and can be adjusted in increments of 5 Watts.
R2100/E3100 PROGRAM DETAILS MANUAL Customize your program. The Easy Start program uses your default time, which can be set in engineering mode. INTERVALS Helps to strengthen your cardiovascular system by alternating work intervals and recovery intervals. Gives you an efficient workout. R2100 WEIGHT LOSS E3100 The Weight Loss program offers consistency with a few small increases of intensity to give you improved calorie burn at certain points in the program.
R2100/E3100 FUNCTIONS PAUSE Press START to stop or pause your program. Press START again to resume your program. The console will pause for five minuets before resetting. RESET Press and 3-seconds.
R2100/E3100 FUNCTIONS TOGGLE E3100 R2100 Press SELECT to toggle between Level and Watts.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR FITNESS BIKE Our Bikes are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however, you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause. PROBLEM: The Console does not light up. SOLUTION: 1) Check to make sure the Bike is turned on (switch is located near power supply). PROBLEM: The Bike is making a clicking noise.
COMMON BIKE QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Bike makes normal? A: Our Bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear some slight mechanical noises from the drive train. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans or friction belts to mask these sounds on our Bikes.
Q: What kind of routine maintenance is required? A: We use sealed bearings throughout our Bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the Bike after each use. Q: Will the magnets wear out over time? A: No, we use permanent magnets that will retain their braking force indefinitely in this application. One of the big advantages of a magnetic brake is its long life since there is no physical contact between the flywheel and the magnet surface.
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use of the device shall void this warranty.
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to one year. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer who sold the Product, and the Product must be located within that Retailer’s service area. Products located outside the Retailer’s service area will not be covered by the Labor warranty.
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM WARM UP When you exercise you need more oxygen to fuel your muscles. This oxygen is carried to the muscles through blood. The increasing demands of exercise will cause increased breathing rate, heart rate, blood flow and blood temperature. As your blood temperature rises and more oxygen is released, the temperature of your muscles will increase. This allows the muscles to burn calories and create energy for exercise.
FLEXIBILITY Before stretching, take a few minutes to warm-up as stretching a cold muscle can cause injury. When stretching you should start slowly, exhaling as you gently stretch the muscle. Try to hold each stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Don’t bounce when you stretch. Holding a stretch is more effective and less of a risk for injury. Don’t strain or push a muscle too far. If a stretch hurts, ease up. SEATED TOE TOUCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you.
STANDING CALF STRETCH GENERAL Standing about 3 feet from a wall, take one step forward with your left foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you. Your elbows slightly bent, shoulders, hips, and feet are pointed directly towards the wall. Bend your left leg slowly using the movement to control the amount of stretch in the right calf. Your heels should stay on the ground. Slowly bring yourself back to the starting position and switch legs. Alternate for the amount of desired repetitions.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES The American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) recommends the following exercise guidelines, for healthy aerobic activity: Frequency: Exercise 3 to 5 days each week. Warm-up: Warm-up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. Duration: Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes. Cool Down: Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then stretch to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes.
EXERCISE INTENSITY To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity. The three ways to monitor exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and the Talk Test. TARGET HEART RATE Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Rate will very for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals.
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Rate of Perceived Exertion (R.P.E.) is one of the easiest ways to monitor exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that is comfortable. An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to elevation in exercise heart rate. Consequently RPE can be used alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity. RPE SCALE 0 Nothing at all .
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your VISION FITNESS Product to lose weight? Improve muscle tone? Relieve stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program.
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