User manual MINOURA RDA INTERRIM ERGO

[. . . ] · "Inter-Rim" and "RDA" are trademarks of Minoura and may not be copied. -1- Please obey warning signs. !! ! -2- ASSEMBLING YOUR MINOURA TRAINER Couplings Hub-clamp handle Mag Unit Height Adjust Knob Mag Unit Remote Control Lever Drive roller Frame U-Leg Drive-pulley lever Mag unit installation slot Assistant roller unit installation slot Rubber Foot Cap (Fig. A) 1 Open the frame and U-Leg and place on level floor. 2 Prior to assembly of the Magturbo unit, locate the two bolts and two washers. Locate the left-side slot on the Minoura trainer. [. . . ] 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 with the rim. H) ! If the rollers are rubbing against or touching the tire, it may cause the tire to burst. I) ! Be careful not to pinch fingers in springs while adjusting. J) -5- 4 To remove your bicycle from the trainer: First, push down both yellow levers, which releases the rollers and drive pulleys from the bicycle rim, and then rotate the hub-clamp counter-clockwise until loose, and pull out the bicycle. K) USING THE MAGTURBO UNIT The Magturbo 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 yellow lever on the Magturbo 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. To decrease the load force, move the yellow lever on Mag unit toward the (L) symbol. 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. To increase the load force, move the yellow lever on the Mag unit toward the (H) symbol. When your Mag unit is a remote control type, twist the lever on your handlebar toward the (H) symbol. You must not be riding the Inter-Rim trainer when you are adjusting the yellow lever for load force. Make sure all parts have stopped spinning. Do not try to adjust the lever with your feet while riding. ! OPTIONS In 1998 Minoura is offering an option to the RDA Magturbo system called "ICE (Interactive Cycling Experience)" system. This computerized option will give the rider continuous automatic load changes according to preprogrammed software supplied by UltraCoach in California, U. S. A. . This easy-to-install unit provides a more enjoyable and accurate training experience. -6- REPLACING YOUR DRIVE ROLLERS When you first start riding, the Inter-Rim's rim 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 by heating from longtime use. The rim-drive rollers will eventually wear and need to be replaced. When you find that your load force has diminished altogether or that you feel some vibrations that cannot be avoided through minor adjustments, then it is time to invest in a "roller replacement set", available from your Minoura dealer. 1 2 To remove: Apply a 10mm wrench to the nut behind the pulley while turning the bolt with a M4 hex wrenc h. L) If you are changing the roller on the Mag unit (left) side, go to step 3. [. . . ] 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. Next page is a sample trainer workout for a rider who is using a mountain bike with the Inter-Rim Ergo trainer. This exact workout may not be suitable for everyone, but you can modify the gear ratio and load settings to suit your power and preference. [. . . ]