User manual MINOURA HYPERRIM

[. . . ] · The trainer is manufactured to precise standards. · "HyperRim" and "RDA" are trademarks of Minoura and may not be copied. -1- WARNING Please obey warning signs. !Tandems may be used if balanced correctly. Remove all oils and moisture from drive pulleys before use. Keep both hands on handlebars at all times and maintain a normal riding position. After you ride bicycle on the HyperRim trainer, remove all dirt and particles from rim, so that you'll have effective braking on your future rides. ! Check the couplings supporting the rear hub for damage and cracks. [. . . ] The Left-side coupling has a cut-away section to accomodate the shaft of the quickrelease lever. You must align this coupling with the shaft of the QR. Failure to do so may cause the coupling to improperly support the bicycle. ! ! The couplings are designed to acommodate a certain style of quick-release lever. If you use an incompatible quick-release lever, it may not be properly supported be the coupling --- so you must change your quick-release to the correct style in order to prevent accidents. 3 The white levers control the release and placement of the rollers to the rim. By adjusting these levers, you will see that the two rollers contact the rim sidewall with equal tension. If they are not resting on the rim properly, but on the tire, then you must re-adjust the height of the drive pulleys so that the roller contact is solely on the rim. G) ! If the rollers are rubbing against or touching the tire, it may cause the tire to burst. H) ! Be careful not to pinch fingers in springs while adjusting. I) -5- 4 To remove your bicycle from the trainer: First, push down both white levers (see Fig. This releases the rollers and drive pulleys from the bicycle rim. Then rotate the hub-clamp counter-clockwise until loose, and pull out the bicycle. J) USING THE MAG UNIT The Mag Unit has seven different levels of load force, replicating actual riding resistance. The load settings range from high (H) to low (L) and can be adjusted via the orange dial on the Mag Unit. The rider may also adjust the load force by shifting up or down among his gears, depending on the level desired. We recommend that you start with a medium to low load force and gradually work up, increasing force as muscled warm up. Increasing Load Force To increase the load force, turn the orange dial on the Mag unit toward the "H" symbol. K) When your Mag unit is a remote control type, twist the lever on your handlebar toward the "H" symbol. H (Fig. K) Decreasing Load Force To decrease the load force, turn the orange dial on the Mag unit toward the "L" symbol. L) The lowest selection is not zero load; there still be a small level of force. When your Mag unit is a remote control type, twist the lever on your handlebar toward the "L" symbol. L) L L -6- H REPLACING YOUR DRIVE ROLLERS When you first start riding, the HyperRim's rubber rollers may be stiff and cause the rim to slip. But the rollers will soften after a few rotations and will impart the proper rim grip. The rubber rollers may melt or wear from excessive heat over longtime use. [. . . ] By manipulating the load force and your bicycle gears, you can get your preferred level of resistance. We reccomend that you consult a knowledgeable fitness trainer about your personal training program. ! Always stretch before riding the trainer, warm up when you begin riding, and cool down slowly when you are finishing your session. This will help to avoid injury to muscles and joints. For best results, it is important to maintain a consistent cadence through any changes in load force. ! WORKOUT SAMPLE Below is a sample trainer workout for a rider who is using a mountain bike with the HyperRim trainer. [. . . ]