ARE THE SOUNDS MY SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL?
Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free
magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However,
because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical nois-
es. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction belts, or alternator noises to mask
these sounds on our recumbent bikes. These mechanical noises, which may or may not be intermittent,
are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning
flywheel. All bearings, belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit
through the casing and frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout
and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts.
WHY IS THE SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE ONE
AT THE STORE?
All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more back-
ground noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor
than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through
the floor. If a fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will be more reflected noise.
HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST?
The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours. Belts
are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as motorcycle drives.
CAN I MOVE THE BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED?
Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot. It is easy
to move your recumbent bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place
your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike in a comfortable and inviting room. Your recumbent bike is
designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their recumbent bikes facing the TV or
a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your recumbent bike in a unfinished basement. To
make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the recumbent bike should be in a attractive setting.
C O M M O N P R O D U C T Q U E S T I O N S
CHOOSING YOUR TIME
Press the ‘SET TIME’ button on the console to select your workout time (time is set in 1 minute incre-
ments).
STARTING YOUR WORKOUT
Start pedaling, the console will automaticly begin counting down.
FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT
Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. After you have finished
your workout, the console will ‘beep’ several times to let you know your workout is finished.
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