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Using the Velcro® Tether with Rolling Chairs
The DeskCycle™ comes with a long Velcro strap that 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.
Do I need the Tether?
Most people don’t need the tether. Pedaling the bike downward will keep it in place. The tether
may be needed if you use a rolling chair on a smooth surface. In this case the tether keeps the
chair from rolling away from the bike.
Installation:
1.
Position the bike in front of the 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. Keep the strap as low as
possible. Stretch the loop tight and attach the end with the Hook material to the Loop
material to make a tight loop.
4.
Pedal the bike to make sure the distance is correct. Adjust if necessary.
5.
With a pair of scissors, cut away the excess Velcro strap. This will make it easy to
create the same size loop later.
Important!
You may want to remove the tether when not using the bike to prevent a tripping hazard!
