TREK INCITE 6i and 8i Bicycle Computer Owner’s Manual This manual explains the installation and use of the Trek Incite 6i and Incite 8i bicycle computer. Please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference. If you do not understand the information in this manual, or CLK you have a question about your TME Incite 6i computer that this manual does not cover, consult AVG your Trek dealer.
Contents Safety and general guidelines...................................................1 Functions...................................................................................2 Installation.................................................................................4 Placing the computer on the handlebar...............................5 Placing the magnet...............................................................7 Attaching the computer wire................................................
Safety and general guidelines While riding your bicycle, do not stare at the computer for long periods of time (Figure 1). If you do not watch the road, you could hit an obstacle, which may cause you to lose control and fall. Make sure the computer wire cannot contact the tire or wheel spokes (Figure 2). The wire could be damaged causing the computer to malfunction. Also, the wire could get caught, causing you to lose control and fall. Figure 1- Watch the road when riding.
Functions Table 1- Function abbreviations, names, and explanations Function Explanation CLOCK CLK TME Time of day Displays in hours and minutes, or stopwatch showing seconds. 12-hour with AM/PM or 24-hour format Highest reading: 23:59 (clock) or 23:59:59 (stopwatch) ODOMETER ODO Distance ridden Displays in miles or kilometers.
SPEED WHEEL SELECTION (8i only) Always displays Current speed of the bicycle in miles per hour (MH) or kilometers per hour (KMH) AVG- (8i only) Average speed since last Restart, displayed to tenths. MAX- Highest value since last Restart Highest readings: 80.5mph or 129.
Installation Stem mount Handlebar mount Figure 3- Location on bicycle of sensors and computer Tools needed: • Electrical tape • Slot-type screwdriver • Phillips-type screwdriver • Scissors Installation Speed sensor
Placing the computer on the handlebar The Trek Incite 6i and 8i computer can be mounted on the handlebar or on the stem (Figure 3). To install the computer on handlebar 1. Select the bar clamp that fits your bike. 31.8mm bars: large clamp 25.4mm and 26.0mm: small clamp 22.2mm bar: small clamp with rubber shim 2. Insert the handlebar clamp into the back of the computer base (Figure 4) and slide it towards the front of the base. Figure 4- Clamp and friction pad in computer base 3.
Check that the computer base cannot be rotated around the handlebar, and that the computer cannot slide backwards on the computer base (Figure 5). To install the computer on the stem 1. Insert the rubber friction pad into the computer base, aligned along the computer base. Figure 5- Make sure the computer cannot be bounced off. 2. Insert two nylon ties through the computer base (Figure 6). 3. Place the base on the stem and tighten the nylon tie. 4.
Placing the magnet The wheel magnet must be aligned so that it passes across the sensor. As the magnet passes the sensor, it must be no further from the sensor than 1 to 3mm (1/32 to 1/8 inch). The wheel magnet has a ‘T’ shaped slot with two configurations: round spokes and flat or bladed spokes (Figure 7). To install the wheel magnet 1. Remove the screw from the magnet. 2. Slide the slot in the back of the magnet over the spoke.
Attaching the computer wire The computer wire is usually longer than needed. Extra wire length can be diverted by wrapping it around the brake housing prior to routing it down the fork blade or down tube (Figure 8). Make sure the computer wire is not pulled tight when the handlebar is turned all the way to either side. To attach the computer wire 1. Determine the length of wire to divert by holding the sensor at its desired mounting point. 2.
Attaching the sensor The magnet must pass across the line on the sensor (Figure 9). To install the sensor 1. Align the sensor with the magnet. 2. Orient the sensor so that the clearance between the sensor and the magnet is between 1 to 3mm. The sensor can be rotated around the fork about 45 degrees. If needed, the sensor and magnet can be moved up or down the spoke and fork to change the amount of clearance. 3. Attach the sensor with nylon ties, but do not fully tighten. 1.0 3.
5. Tighten the nylon ties and trim the excess length (Figure 10).
Easy setup (ReSet) You can program the starting values of your computer in a single, easy procedure: • Units • Clock • Wheelsize • Odometer The Units setting tells the computer which conversion to use: metric or SAE (“English”): MH = miles KMH = kilometers You can set the clock for 12 or 24 hour display, which changes how time appears in the afternoon, such as 3PM: 12 hour clock 3:00 24 hour clock 15:00 You can set the wheel size by simply choosing from a menu listing tire sizes, or you can set custom value
Using the buttons When setting the computer, there are three ways to use the buttons. To help you remember, notice the way each term is underlined. To help you CLK MH TME AVG remember, these terms will look the MAX TRP Set same throughout the manual.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Set Mode To set the computer 1. Cycle Mode to ODO (Figure 12). 2. Hold Set• KMH or MH flashes. CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO 3. Cycle Mode MH and KMH interchange on the screen. 4. Push Set• to select. 5-digit odometer value appears with first digit flashing. MH Figure 12- ODO screen 5. Cycle Mode to your preferred value. 6. Push Set• to select. The next digit flashes. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all digits are selected. The computer returns to the start screen.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Set Mode Note: If you want to set a custom wheel size, go to page 24 now. 3. Cycle Mode The Wheel Size changes. 4. Hold Set• to select. The computer returns to current speed. To set 8i wheel size The 8i allows you to use two different wheel sizes. The icon for Wheel 1 is a small circle. The icon for Wheel 2 is a partial circle surrounding the Wheel 1 icon (Figure 13). 1. Cycle Mode to TME. 2. Hold Set• Wheel Select icon appears on the screen.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO 5. Cycle Mode The wheel size changes. MH Set Mode 6. Hold Set• to select. The computer returns to current speed. To set the second wheel size, repeat the instructions, but select the other Wheel Select icon. To select the wheel for use 1. Cycle Mode to TRP 2. Hold the left Mode and the right Mode together. The Wheel Select icon changes (Figure 13). Repeat step 2 to change again.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode To set Clock 1. Cycle Mode to CLK (Figure 14). 2. Hold Set• “12” or “24” flashes. 3. Cycle Mode 12 and 24 interchange on the screen. CLK 4. Push Set• to select The clock appears on the screen with the Hour flashing. 5. Cycle Mode The Hour changes. Figure 14- CLOCK screen 6. Push Set• to select. The Minutes flash. 7. Cycle Mode 8. Push Set• to select. The computer returns to current speed.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Set Mode ReStart- Getting ready to ride Your computer stores data for two intervals- since last ReSet and since last ReStart. ReSet sets ALL data to zero. ReStart sets only the Trip data to zero. The trip modes include • TRP • TME • MAX This operation sets all four values to zero, allowing the computer to display information for a single ride. MH MAX Figure 15- MAX screen To ReStart (set the Trip data to zero) 1. Cycle Mode to TRP (Figure 15). 2.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO Additional information MH Mode Changing mode Once the computer is programmed and installed, it is very easy to use. To change to different modes (functions), simply Cycle the Mode button until the desired function appears, shown by the spelled name of the function. Removing the computer from the computer base The computer is held on its base by a flexible snap. To remove the computer, press firmly on the computer (not on the base) in a rearward direction.
Troubleshooting The Incite 6i computer is designed to be easy to install and maintain. However, computers occasionally have problems. Table 3 shows some possible problems, causes, and solutions: Table 3- Common problems and solutions Blank screen Computer is in shipping mode. Push a button. Battery is dead, or installed incorrectly. Reinstall good battery. Erratic data Magnet misaligned or too far away. Re-adjust magnet and sensor placement. Battery power is low. Replace battery.
Replacing the battery If the computer is giving erratic information, the computer or hear rate strap battery may be running low on power (normally accompanied by the low battery icon, Figure 15). Replace the batteries whenever the computer malfunctions, or every 6 months. When purchasing new batteries, it is best to take the old batteries with you.
4. Lift the battery cover, exposing the battery. Be careful to avoid losing the rubber O-ring seal. 5. Remove the old battery. It may be possible to shake the battery out. Otherwise, carefully pry the battery up with a thin tool or knife blade. 6. Insert the new battery with the ‘cross’ and identifying label pointing up (Figure 17). 7. Replace the battery cover (and O-ring seal) and turn one-quarter turn clockwise.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Setting custom wheel size The procedure is almost the same as the basic setup on pages 13-14, except instead of picking a wheel size from the menu, you can program in a 4-digit number. Selecting the custom value 4-digit number There are two methods for selecting the custom wheel size value: • Select a value from Table 3, Custom wheel size codes. • Do a rollout test to measure the circumference of your wheel (page 24). To set the computer 1. Cycle Mode to TME.
CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Set Mode 3. Cycle Mode through the wheel sizes to the 4-digit number 4. Push Set• The left-hand digit flashes. 5. Cycle Mode The right-had digit changes. 6. Push Set• to select. The second digit flashes. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select all four wheel-size digits. 8. Hold Set• The computer returns to current speed.
To measure rollout for wheel size Table 1 approximates the circumference of each tire size. Instead of using an approximation, you can measure the actual circumference of your wheel. You need a helper, your bike, and a smooth floor with enough room to roll the bike about 7 feet (245 cm) in a straight line. Figure 18- Measuring rollout for wheel size 1. With the valve stem of the front wheel directly over the floor Figure 18), sit on the bike. 2. Have your helper mark the floor at the valve stem. 3.
Limited Warranty Trek Bicycle Corporation warrants each new Incite computer against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty covers Trek Incite computer models 6i, 8i, 9i, 11i, ACH, and ACH Digital for a period of two years from the date of sale.