Spinning Spinner Ascent, Owner'S Manual

SPINNER® ASCENT 

OWNER’S MANUAL

www.spinning.com   800-847-SPIN (7746)

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CHAIN TENSION & ADJUSTMENT

The chain on your bike has been factory set and lubricated. It should 
not require adjustment initially. Over time, however, you may need 
to adjust the tension. If you have any questions regarding your chain 
tension, please contact customer service at 

800-847-SPIN (7746) 

for consultation prior to adjusting the tension of the chain.

STEP 1: 

To access the axle nut on the right 

side of the Spinner® Ascent you will need 
to first remove the front chain guard cover. 
Please refer to Step 1 in previous section. 

STEP 2 : 

Using a socket wrench, loosen the 

axle nuts on the right (fig. 1) and left (fig. 2) 
sides of the flywheel. Using an open-end 
wrench, loosen the adjustment lock nuts on 
both sides of the flywheel.

STEP 3: 

To tighten the chain, turn the 

adjustment screw in a clockwise rotation 
equally on both sides using an Allen wrench.

STEP 4: 

To loosen the chain, turn 

the adjustment screw on both sides 
counterclockwise.

WARNING! 

save these instructions 

REMOVAL OF THE CHAIN GUARD IS 
STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AND SHOULD 
ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED 
TECHNICIAN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN 
SEVERE INJURY.

FIG. 1: RIGHT SIDE

FIG. 2: LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

DANGER

Keep fingers, loose clothing and 

objects away from moving drive 

chain. Failure to comply may lead to 

serious personal injury.

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3

ADJUSTMENT 

LOCK SCREW

ADJUSTMENT 

LOCK SCREW

ADJUSTMENT 

LOCK NUT

AXLE NUT

ADJUSTMENT 

LOCK NUT

AXLE NUT