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CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO M H This manual explains the instal- lation and use of the Trek Incite 6i and Incite 8i bicycle computer . Please read this manual carefully and save it for fut[...]
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ii Safety and general guidelines .................................................. 1 F unctions .................................................................................. 2 Installation ................................................................................ 4 Placing the computer on the handlebar .......[...]
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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 whee[...]
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2 T able - Function abbre viations, names, and explanations CLOCK CLK TME Time of day Displays in hours and minutes, or stopw atch showing seconds. 2-hour with AM/PM or 2 4-hour format Highest reading: 23:5 9 ( clock) or 23:5 9:59 (st opw atch) CLK ODOMETER ODO Distanc e ridden Displ[...]
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3 SPEED Alwa ys displays Current speed of the bicycle in miles per hour (MH) or kilometers per hour (KMH) A VG- (8i only ) A verage speed sinc e last R est art, displa yed t o t ent hs . MAX - Highest value since last Restart Highest readings: 80.5mph or 29 .6kph CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH WHEEL SELECTION (8i only) Alwa ys displays Indicate s wh[...]
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4 T ools needed: • Electrical tape • Slot-type screwdriver • Phillips-type screwdriver • Scissors Installation Stem mount Handlebar mount Speed sensor Figure 3- Location on bicycle of sensors and computer[...]
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5 The Trek Incite 6i and 8i computer can be mounted on the handlebar or on the stem (Figure 3). 1. Select the bar c[...]
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6 Installation Check that the computer base cannot be rotated around the handlebar , and that the computer cannot slide backwards on the computer base (Figure 5). 1. Insert the rubber friction pad into the computer base, aligned along[...]
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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 configura- tions: round spokes and flat or bladed spokes (Fi[...]
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8 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 tu[...]
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9 The magnet must pass across the line on the sensor (Figure 9). 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 [...]
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0 5. Tighten the nylon ties and trim the excess length (Figure 10). Installation Figure 0- T rim exc ess nylon tie length[...]
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Y ou 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 Y ou can set the clock for 12 or [...]
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2 Easy setup (ReSe t) CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Figure - Buttons on the Incite 6i computer Mode Set When setting the computer , there are three ways to use the buttons. To help you remember , notice the way each term is underlined. T o help you remember , these terms will look the same [...]
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3 CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set 1. Cycle Mode to ODO (Figure 12). 2. Hold Set• KMH or MH flashes. 3. Cycle Mode MH and KMH inter change on the scr een. 4. Push Set• to select. 5-digit odometer value appears with first digit flashing. 5. Cycle Mode to your preferred value. 6. [...]
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4 CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set Note : If you want to set a custo m 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. Easy setup (ReSe t) The 8i allows you to use two different wheel sizes[...]
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5 CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set 5. Cycle Mode The wheel size changes. 6. Hold Set• to select. The computer returns to current speed. T o set the second wheel size, repeat the instructions, but select the other Wheel Select icon. 1. Cycle Mode to TRP 2. [...]
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CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set 1. Cycle Mode to CLK (Figure 14). 2. Hold Set• “12” or “24” flashes. Easy setup (ReSe t) CLK Figure 4- CLOCK screen 6 3. Cycle Mode 12 and 24 inter change on the scr een. 4. Push Set• to select The clock appears on the screen with the Hour flashing. 5. Cycl[...]
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CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set Y our computer stores data for two intervals- since last R eSet 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 Th[...]
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8 CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set 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[...]
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9 The Incite 6i computer is designed to be easy to install and maintain. However , computers occasionally have problems. T able 3 shows some possible problems, causes, and solutions: T roubleshooting T able 3- Common problems and solutions Blank screen Computer is in shipping mode. Push a button. Ba[...]
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20 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). R eplace the batteries whenever the computer malfunctions, or every 6 months. When purchasing new batter[...]
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2 Replacing the Battery 4. Lif t the battery cover , exposing the battery . Be careful to avoid losing the rubber O-ring seal. 5. R emove 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 identif ying label poi[...]
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22 CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set 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 . ?[...]
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23 CLK TME AVG MAX TRP ODO MH Mode Set 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. R epeat steps 5 and 6 to select all four wheel-size digits. 8. Hold Set• The computer returns to current sp[...]
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2 4 Setting Cust om Wheel Size Figure 8- Measuring rollout for wheel size T able 1 approximates the circumfer- ence of each tire size. Instead of using an approximation, you can measure the actual circumference of your wheel. Y ou need a helper[...]
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25 Limited Warr anty Tr ek B ic ycl e Co rp ora tio n wa rr ant s ea ch new In cit e co mp ute r ag ain st d ef ect s in wo rkm an shi p an d ma te ria ls. Tr ek I nc ite co mpu ter mo del s 6i , 8 i, 9 i, 11i , AC H, an d AC H Di gi ta[...]