Star Trac Spinning Bike Computer manual

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    Spinning® Computer Installation and Service Manual[...]

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    Table of Contents FCC Regulatory Statements ................................................................................. 1 Parts Li st ................................................................................................................ 2 Parts List- cont’d ..........................................................................[...]

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    1 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expre ssly approved by Star Trac coul[...]

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    2 All 727-0083 Spinning ® Computer Kits include: Parts List Spinner Computer Kit Quantit y Description 727-0092 1 Spinner Computer Assembly 580-0310 4 AA Panasonic Batteries 727-0093 1 Spinner Computer Mounting Bracket 140-3362 1 V2 Bracket Mountin g Insert 140-3363 1 Pro Bracket Mounti ng Insert 727-0084 1 Spinner Computer Cadence 727-0094 1 Cade[...]

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    3 The Spinner bike computer consists of the following: • Computer - mounts on the handlebars. This is the user interface an d will show HR, RPM, kCal, total distance and elapsed time. The computer re ceives signals from both the cadence unit and a heart rate strap. • Mounting Bracket and Inser ts – mounts onto V-Bikes and Pro-Bikes. The thick[...]

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    4 Start pedaling then press any button to turn on the spinning computer. Pressing the Left button (LIGHT BUTTON ) turns on the backlight for low lit rooms. Pressing the Right button (TOGGLE BUTTON) displays the following information: HR - Displays the Heart Rate of the user wearing a compatible Polar HR telemetr y strap in beats per minute. RPM - S[...]

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    5 Setup is required only if you need to change a setting or view information. To activate Set-Up Mode: 1. Press any button to activate computer. 2. Wave a magnet along the right side of the Spinning ® Computer until the display window shows all LCD segments flash. 3. Press Toggle (right) button to scroll through available set-up options. 4. Press [...]

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    6 • BLON – (Default Back Light On) the amount of time the backlight will stay on when the left button is pressed. NOTE: A shor ter backlight time will result in longer battery life (recommended). Select between 1 second to 60 second s using the Light button and press Toggle button to save. • BLU – (Back Light Usage) Total time in minutes th[...]

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    7 • SON – (Summary ON Time) Number of seconds that the summary will be displayed at the end of the workout. Options: 30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds select by using the Light button and press Toggle button to accept. 5. To exit Set-Up mode, press the Toggle button several times until the computer r eturns to Workout Mode (Refer to figure in page 4).[...]

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    8 Syncing will need to be performed in any of the following events: • First receiving the Spinning Computer Kit. • Changing the 4AA batteries on the Computer. • The original cadence and computer are no longer a pair. (i.e. when users swap handlebars with the computer attached.) Syncing process when first receiving the kit or installing/replac[...]

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    9 Syncing process for when the or iginal cadence and computer are no longer a pair: 1. To begin the Syncing process, press and hold Toggle and Light buttons simultaneously. The display should now show “Conn _ _ _” on th e wind ow. 2. Within one minute, press the Reset button on the Cadence and wave the magnet along any of the Cadence sides. Not[...]

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    10 1. Before the cadence sensor is securely fastened to the flywheel dropout, it must be adjusted so that it is about 5 mm (.20 in) from the magnet face. Install the magnet on the fl ywheel so that it aligns with the arrow on the end of the cadence sensor. Note the distance between the end of the cadence sensor and the magnet face. Remove the caden[...]

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    11 Time required: • 15 Minutes Parts required: • 727-0083 Spinning® Computer Kit NOTE: The thick insert is used on the V bikes Tools required: • M5 Allen Wrench • M2 Allen Wrench 4. Place the thick insert inside the bottom part of the Mounting Bracket Clamp. Then position the mounting bracket onto the center-cu rved portion of the handleba[...]

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    12 Time required: • 15 Minutes Parts required: • 727-0083 Spinning ® Computer Kit NOTE: The thin spacer is used on Pro 5800/ 6800 and Elite 5900 bikes. Tools required: • M5 Allen Wrench • M2 Allen Wrench 1. Place the thin insert inside the bottom part of the Mounting Bracket Clamp. Then position the mounting bracket onto the center-curv ed[...]

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    13 Time required: • 15 Minutes Parts required: • 727-0083 Spinning® Computer Kit NOTE: The inserts and mounting bracket are not used on the NXT or Elite 6900 Tools required: • M5 Allen Wrench • M2 Allen Wrench 1. Install the mounting bracket to the center flat section of the handlebar by slightly prying the compute r bracket clamp open. 2.[...]

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    14 Time required: • 5 Minutes Parts required: • 4 AA Alkaline batteries Tools required: • Slotted or Phillips Screwdriver 1. Remove the computer from the handlebar or Spin Computer Mounting Bracket. 2. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the battery cover (Scr ew will not completely come off, it will remain captive.) 3. To remove the cove[...]

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    15 • No Display o Press any button o Pedal the bike and then press any button o Check batteries in computer • No Heart Rate o Is the user wearing a P olar bra nd heart rate strap? o Moisten the strap and w ear it against the skin o The battery in the stra p might be low , try another strap • Which Heart Rate Strap w orks with my spinning bike[...]

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    16 • No RPM o Is the magnet on the left side of the flywheel an d aligned with the cadence sen sor? o Sync up the computer a nd cadence unit. o Check the batter y in the cadence sensor o If pedaling exceeds 120 RPM, th e computer will flash the 120 value until rpm’s decrease. • What is the battery life? o Computer batteries last a pproximatel[...]

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    17 Computer: Heart Rate Range Approximately 30” From Co mputer to users HR strap Battery Qty 4 each AA Alkaline Battery life expectanc y 1 year (depending on us e and backlight usage) Cadence unit: Battery Lithium CR2032 Battery life expectanc y approximately 2.5 Years (d epe nding on use) Distance to magnet approximately 5mm Specifications[...]

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    18 Marketing Statement Regarding Heart Rate Acq uisition on the Star Trac Spinning ® Computer: Star Trac takes the acquisition and accuracy of heart rate very seriously and has developed a s ystem to perform to the best ability that technology will allow. Star Trac has engineered a product that has taken every pr ecaution possible to acquire an ac[...]

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    19 Layout Diagram[...]

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    20 Star Trac strongly recommends performing the reg ular daily , weekly and monthly preventive maintenance routines outlined below. If any items need replacement call STAR TRAC PRODUCT SUPPORT DEP ARTMENT at (800) 503 -1221, or USA 1-714-66 9-1660. To order replac ement parts we will need the serial number and model number. D= Daily W= Weekly M=Mon[...]

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    21 CADENCE, RESISTANCE AND INTENSITY Understanding the relati ons hip between cadence, resista nce and intensity is key to S pinning® program classes tha t meet training goals. B y using the Spinner® computer, you will become more proficient a t increasing power, gainin g efficient leg speed an d mastering the relationsh ip between ideal resistan[...]

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    22 Energy Zones™ The Spinning Energy Zones are the foundation of heart ra te training in the Spinning® program. Each Energy Zone is a t ype of training based on exercise intensit y (indicated by heart rate). Energy Zo ne Intensi ty Range Purpose Recovery 50% to 65% of MHR Relaxation and energy accumulation. Endurance 65% to 75% of MHR Raises met[...]

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    23 CADENCE FUNDAMENTALS What is Cadence? Cadence is defined as the number of times the pe dals revolve per minute, also known as RPM for re volutions per minute. The safest, most efficient and most realistic cadenc es are 80–110 RPM for a flat road an d 60–80 RPM for a hill. These ranges are based on studying the cadences of elite cyc lists as [...]

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    24 Is it good to pedal faster than 110 RPM? Those who have a high power to resistance ratio may occasionally attain these leg speeds. This means they have the ability to overcome resistance through strength and speed. The rare, hi ghly skilled Spinning® enthusiast (often cyclists) who have mastered a smooth pedal stroke and who understand the d yn[...]

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    25 resistance places too much load on the knee joint and puts the hi ps and lo w back at risk. One wouldn’t perform a bicep curl with a weight that would require the rider to thro w his/her hips forward. The same applies to resistance while pedaling. A ride r must build the strength in his legs using appropriate resist ance at a cadence no lower [...]

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    26 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CADENCE AND RESISTANCE Cadence, resistance and in tensity are interrelated. For any gi ven intensity, there is a correlated cadence an d resistance combination. In o ther words, if one knows the inten sity (heart rate) he/she wants to exercise at, and selects the cadence at w hich to ride, he/she can find t he right resi[...]

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    27 4. Find a tough climb without exceeding 85% MHR. Continue adding resistance until one feels the need to rise out of the saddle in a standing climb. (Outdoors, cyclists stand on a climb when the road becomes steeper.) Maintain a cadence of 70–75 RP M. Play with these three variables, finding the right combination to meet the parameters. If cade[...]

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    28 Now for the hard part—transition to a standing climb. Once st anding, ride back up the ladder from 60 to 80 RPM, reducing the resistance slightly each time. It will be difficult to maintain the 80% MHR as the hill becomes less steep because heart rate often rises with faster cadences on a hill. Take caution to fi nd the correct amount of resis[...]

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    29 Spin-Ups Spin-ups (also known as accelerations) are a type of ladder w here riders prog ressively increase the cadence over a fairly short period of time. This drill requires a long warm-up. Spin-ups ar e done in intervals and can be quite intense, but the y’re an excellent way to train leg speed and improve muscle firing patterns in the legs.[...]

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    30 Spinning® Ride Profile This Strength Energy Zone™ ride takes a rider on three hills, each one a little longer, steeper and therefore more difficult. F or the first hill, attempt to keep the heart rate at 80%max. Allow heart rate to rise to 85 % with the second and third hills. Elapsed Time Duration Movement/Cadence Intensity Technique 0:00 ?[...]

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    31 23:00 – 35:00 12 min Seated Climb 60-80 RPM Jumps on a Hill 60-80 RPM Standing Climb 60-80 RPM 80-85 MHR Add resistance to moderate/heavy and c ombine all three movements in any combination. Example: 2 min seated, 1 min jumps, 2 min standing, 3 min seated, 2 min jumps, 2 min standing. 35:00 – 40:00 5 min Seated Flat 80-110 RPM 50-65% MHR Dec[...]

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    33 800-503-1221 http://support.startrac.com/ For more information on Spinning® educati on, events, acce ssories and apparel log onto www.spinning.com Spinning Computer Manual 620-7654 Rev A[...]