Instructions / Assembly

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Using the Tether for Slippery Floors
The DeskCycle comes with a long Velcro® strap. It 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.
Most People Do Not Need the Tether
Most people do NOT need the tether. Pedaling the bike downward will keep it in place on carpet even if
your chair has wheels. The tether may be needed if you use the bike on a slippery surface. Before you
decide to use the tether, read the section “Tips for Using the DeskCycle” in this manual.
Installation:
1. Position the bike in front of your 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 as shown in the picture below. Notice that the strap goes over the rear bike
leg and under the frame. Keep the strap as low as possible.
4. Stretch the loop tight and attach the end with the hook material to the loop material to make a
tight loop.
5. Pedal the bike to make sure the distance is correct. Adjust if necessary.
6. Cut away the excess Velcro strap using a pair of scissors. This will make it easy to quickly create
the same size loop later.