Terracoda Exercise cycle Manual de usuario

Ownerʼs manual

Assembly and operation

TERRACODA BIKE

INTRODUCTION

Congratulation on purchasing the Terracoda Bike.

This unique exercise cycle will provide you with a

cardiovascular workout simulating riding a real bicy-

cle. The upper frame with seat, crank, ﬂywheel and

handlebar is tiltable from side to side, this tilt move-

ment is controllable through turning the handlebar

and balance of your body. The pedals provided on

this training bike, developed by Flexiped AS and

exclusively distributed by Terracoda, a have a unique

feature in the optional tiltable motion which is trans-

verse the direction of foot motion. These features

provide for proprioceptive exercise options.

The effects of using the Terracoda Flexipedal is

documented in a medical report by Per Høiness,

(corresponding author at Orthopaedic Surgical De-

partment, Ullevaal University Hospital) published

in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine& Science in

Sports in 2003 (13:266-271).

The Terracoda Bike is designed for indoor use only. This

manual should be studied carefully before any operation.

Take notice of all safety instructions provided. Before

beginning any ﬁtness program, you should have a

complete physical examination by your doctor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Safety and precautions ................................................................................................................................ 3

Important safety information ...................................................................................................................... 3

Unpacking and assembly ............................................................................................................................ 4

Assembly part list ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Assembly step 1–4 ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Leveling and transport ................................................................................................................................ 6

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Pedals .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

The effect of proprioseptive training .......................................................................................................... 8

Use .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Maintenance instructions ............................................................................................................................. 9

Service ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Part list ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Limited warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 11

The Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this manual were

accurate at the time of printing. Improvement is a constant

goal at Terracoda; therefore we reserve the right to make

changes in speciﬁcations at any time without notice and

without incurring obligation.

The information in this manual is given in good faith.

However any person who uses this information in any way,

does so entirely at his or her own risk. Neither Terracoda, nor

its representatives can accept responsibility for any damage or

injury incurred as a result of information presented here except

under the terms of warranty of Terracoda products.

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

Read all instructions in this manual before using the

Terracoda Bike. These instructions are written to

ensure your safety and to protect the unit.

> It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that

all users of the Terracoda Bike are adequately

informed of all precautions.

> Assemble and operate the Terracoda Bike on a

solid, level surface. A mat beneath it would help

to protect the ﬂoor or carpet. Keep the Terracoda

Bike indoors, away from moisture and dust.

> Check the Terracoda Bike before each use. Do not

use the Terracoda Bike if it is not completely

assembled or if it is damaged in any way. Inspect

and tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn

parts immediately.

> Inspect the Crank Arms and Pedals daily for any

signs of stress fatigue, and check Brake Pads for

its wear periodically. The safety level of the

equipment can be maintained only if it is

examined regularly for damage and wear.

> Never allow children on or near the Terracoda

Bike. Keep hands away from revolving parts.

Keep pets and animals away from the equipment

at all times.

> The Terracoda Bike should not be used by persons

weighing more than 120 kg.

> Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your

workout, no loose clothing. Tie long hair back.

It is recommended that athletic support clothing

be worn for both men and women. Athletic shoes

should always be worn while exercising.

DO NOT USE with bare feet, wearing sandals,

or wearing only socks or stockings.

> Use care when getting on or off the Terracoda

Bike. Be aware of the tilting pedals! Keep your

body and head facing forwards. Never attempt to

turn around on the Terracoda Bike.

> Do not use accessory attachments that are not

recommended by the manufacturer. Such

attachments might cause injuries.

> Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

> Stop your workout immediately if you feel any

pain or abnormal symptoms, and consult your

doctor.

Terracoda AS assumes no responsibility for personal

injury or property damage sustained by or through

the use of this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION / WARNING

Before starting any exercise program, it is recom-

mended that you consult your physician, especially

for persons with pre-existing health problems.

Before using the new equipment, please review this

manual to learn about the features, functions, and

safety operations. Should you experience any irreg-

ular physical conditions such as dizziness, severe

muscle or joint pain, pain in your chest or should

any other symptoms appear: STOP EXERCISING

and consult with your physician immediately.

Fig. 1

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

The Terracoda Bike is tested and inspected before

shipment. The Terracoda Bike requires assembly as

it is packed for effective shipment. Figure 2 shows

an exploded view of the parts not assembled on

the Terracoda Bike.

All parts should be unpacked and spread on the

ﬂoor and identiﬁed with reference to ﬁgure 2 and

the following assembly part list. It is important to

read through the entire procedure before assembling

the Terracoda Bike.

ASSEMBLY PART LIST

No. Description Quantity

3 Front stabilisator,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1

6 Seat bar,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1

7 Washer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

8 Lock handle,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

9 Seat,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1

11 Adjustment handle,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

No. Description Quantity

12 Handlebar ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1

13 Handlebar post,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1

23 Pedals (L/R),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

56 Bolts ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

57 Nuts ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

58 Bolts ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2

Fig. 2. Terracoda Bike with indication of the various

parts. Above: Tools included in the box.

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY (continued)

Step 1

See ﬁg. 3. Secure the Front Stabilizer 3 to Main Frame

using Bolts 56 and Dome Nuts 57, and bolts 58. Make

sure to fasten the bolts and nuts securely with the wrench

provided.

Step 2

See ﬁg. 4. Slide the Handlebar Post 13 into the Main

Frame 1 and tighten the Adjustable Knob 11 to secure

onto the Main Frame. Attach Handlebar 12 and secure

with washer 7 and tighten with Adjustment Handle 8.

Step 3

See ﬁg. 5. Slide the Seat Post 5 into the Main Frame 1

and tighten with the Adjustable knob 11 to secure. Attach

Seat Bar 6 on to Seat Post 5 and secure with washer 7

and tighten with Adjustment Handle 8. Fix Seat 9 onto

Seat Bar 6 using a wrench.

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

Fig. 5

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY (continued)

Step 4

See ﬁg. 6. Firmly screw each Left and Right Pedal 23L, 23R

into the left and right Crank Arm using a wrench to secure

tightening. The left pedal L is mounted turning the pedal

axle in a counter-clockwise direction, the right pedal R is

mounted turning the pedal axle in a clockwise direction.

Note: Make sure the pedals are wrench tightened to elimi-

nate any gaps between the pedal and the crank, which

could result in broken pedals or damaged cranks.

Inspect the pedals before each use to ensure the

connection is tight to avoid any safety hazards.

LEVELING AND TRANSPORT

See ﬁg. 7. After completing the installation, if the ﬂoor/

equipment is not even, turn the adjustable bolts 54 under-

neath the front and the rear stabilizers to the desired height

and then tighten with the butterﬂy locknuts 55. (See also

exploded view on page 10).

The Terracoda Bike has a lock knob 15 which locks upper

frame with lower frame during transport. To unlock, turn

knob 15 anti-clockwise as shown in ﬁg. 8. Always lock

upper frame to lower frame during transport.

OPERATION

See ﬁg. 7. You have now assembled the Terracoda

Bike from Terracoda. This unique training and ex-

ercise cycle will provide you with a cardiovascular

workout simulating riding a real bicycle! The upper

frame with seat, crank, ﬂywheel and handlebar is tilt-

able from side to side, this tilt movement is control-

lable through turning of the handlebar. The function

provides for proprioseptive training as explained on

page 8. The level of controlling the tilt is limited ad-

justable turning knob 15 located in front of the bike.

A bar 46 is located between the springs 45. Turning

knob 15 Clockwise will adjust the of control to a

“soft” level, turning knob anti clockwise bringing

bar 46 and springs 45 towards ﬂywheel, will harden

the level of control. See ﬁg. 7 or exploded view p. 10

for numeral references.

RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT

The tension knob 22 located on the handlebar con-

trols the pedaling resistance. To increase resistance,

turn the tension knob clockwise. To decrease, turn

counter clockwise.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Locked position for transport (left)

Open poistion for use (right)

(You may remove the knob, but

remember to keep it in a safe place

for later use!

PEDALS

The pedals provided are another product from

Terracoda. The pedals exclusively provided by

Flexiped have the unique option of being tiltable

transverse the direction of foot motion. This feature

provides a proprioseptive training option. As seen

on ﬁgures 9 and 10 the pedals have two different

sides onto which you may place your foot, herein

after called foot support. Fig. 10 shows a pedal with

a ﬁrm foot support, as a normal pedal. Fig. 9 shows

the side of the foot support which is tiltable (top).

The user may choose, by rotating the pedal, which

side to use.

When using the tiltable foot support, your foot

should be placed on middle portion of the support,

the ball of the foot placed over the pedal axle, as

indicated on ﬁg. 11.

Fig. 9. Tiltable side of pedal (top)

Fig. 10. Firm or normal side of pedal

Fig. 11. Place the ball of the foot as indicated

for maximum training when you use the tilt

option of the Terracoda Flexipedal

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Properly adjust the seat to ensure maximum exercise

efﬁciency, comfort, and to reduce the risk of injury.

The appropriate seat position on the training bike is

found by placing one pedal in the downward posi-

tion, with that leg slightly bent at the knee. To adjust

the Seat Height simply turn the adjustable knob 11

loose, then pull the knob to move the seat either

up or down to the desired height (six different seat

height positions).

To adjust the Seat Position turn the adjustable

knob 8 loose, then pull the knob to move the seat

either front or backwards to the right position.

HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT

Four different handlebar heights for adjustment are

available. Refer to the seat height adjustment for the

handlebar height

OPERATION (continued)

The Terracoda Flexipedal is developed for use on

ordinary bicycles as well as on spinning machines.

Please see last page or www.terracoda.com for

further details about the Terracoda Flexipedal

and the Terracoda Flexiped Clipless.

USE

The Terracoda Bike will provide you with a cardio-

vascular workout simulating riding a real bicycle. The

handlebar can be turned in order to control the tilt action

of the Terracoda Bike. As the frame tilts to one or the

other side the user can straighten the frame by turning

the handlebar towards the direction of tilt. See ﬁg 12.

During use you will have to work balancing the

upper frame by shifting upper body and turning the

handlebar, as well as pedaling on the tilting pedals.

We hope you will enjoy the features of the

Terracoda Bike and beneﬁt from the physical chal-

lenges this product will give you. Good health!

Fig. 12

THE EFFECTS OF PROPRIOSEPTIVE TRAINING

When using the Terracoda Bike you should try to

maintain a balanced stance, limiting the tilt of the

frame and of the foot support tilt. This will encour-

age not only work in all muscles in activity when

biking but also many muscles which are normally

not in use. The overall balance system will also be

challenged and stimulated and will improve your

reﬂexes.

The effects of using the pedal from Flexiped is

documented in a medical report by Per Høiness,

(corresponding author at Orthopaedic Surgical De-

partment, Ullevaal University Hospital) published

in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine& Science in

Sports in 2003 (13:266-271).

The report was made from studying and testing of

subjects at the Orthopaedic Surgical Department,

Ullevaal University Hospital, N-0407 Oslo, Sunnaas

Rehabilitation Hospital, Bjørnemyrveien, N-1450

Nesodden, and the Norwegian Olympic Senter,

Sognsveien 220, Box 4014 Ullevaal Stadion, N-0806

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

DAILY MAINTENANCE

> Examine all components and parts that could have

loosened or worn during usage (pedals, crank

arms, brake assembly, crank bolts, tilt springs, pop

pins, seat, bolts and nuts) and secure or replace

each as needed.

> Release the tension completely to allow air to

ﬂow through and to prevent hardening of the

brake pads.

> Wipe down the entire bike including the underside

with a damp cloth to remove perspiration. Also,

for sanitary purposes, wipe down the seat and

handlebars with a mild soap solution.

> Remove the handlebar post, seat bar and seat post

from the frame and wipe clean.

> Inspect and replace any worn or damaged pedals.

To test the spindle, hold the pedal ﬁrmly and

move the pedal up, down, back and forwards for

any signs of movement or clicking.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

> Examine all seat and handlebar adjustments for

smooth operation. Lubricate with silicone spray

if needed.

> Release the tension completely to remove the

brake pads. Sand any brake pads hardening with

a light sand paper and apply 3-N-ONE®oil

onto the pads. Replace any unusable brake pads.

> Test the belt by mounting the bike and standing

with the pedals parallel to the ﬂoor and rock back

and forth to feel any play between the pedals and

the ﬂywheel. The pedals and the ﬂywheel should

move as one. Cycle for a 1/2 turn and feel for play

again. If the belt is too loose, tighten immedi-

ately.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the Belt, loosen the Dome Nuts (2H) on

each side of the Flywheel and rotate each Nut (2J)

by half a turn either clockwise to tighten or coun-

ter-clockwise to loosen. Be sure to re-secure both

Dome Nuts (2H) on each side after adjusting. If Belt

is still too tight or too loose, repeat the above steps.

Only adjust Nuts (2J) by half a turn each time. (See

exploded view p. 10 for details)

The Terracoda Bike is tested before shipment and

should perform without faults under normal usage

following recommended maintenance. Do not at-

tempt to service the Terracoda Bike yourself, except

for maintenance tasks described in this manual.

However, if you have problems with the Terracoda

Bike, call your authorized Terracoda dealer.

For further information about product and service,

contact your authorized Terracoda dealer. Informa-

tion is also found at www.terracoda.com.

SERVICE

PART LIST

No. Description Quantity No. Description Quantity

1 Main Frame.....................................................................1 26 Nut M17*PH1.0 ................................................................ 2

2 Flywheel Ø450*30kgs .................................................... 1 27 Screw M4*15L.................................................................. 1

2A Bearing #6005................................................................ 1 28 Brake Cable Holder........................................................... 2

2B Axle, Ø20*169L..............................................................1 29 Bolt Ø17*195L.................................................................. 1

2C Belt wheel .......................................................................1 30 Washer Ø40 ....................................................................... 3

2D Bearing #6301................................................................2 31 Bearing #6003 .................................................................. 6

2E Spacer.............................................................................. 1 32 Caliper Brake .................................................................... 1

2F Washer, Ø10*Ø20*3T..................................................... 4 33 Brake Pad .......................................................................... 2

2G Belt adjusting screw M6*30L.........................................2 34 Bolt M8*20L..................................................................... 2

2H Dome nut 3/8”*26*15.....................................................2 35 Connector ..........................................................................1

2I Adjustable Screw Bracket...............................................2 36 Screw M8*30L.................................................................. 2

2J Nut M6 ............................................................................ 2 37 Screw M4*70L.................................................................. 1

2K Bearing Housing .............................................................1 38 Screw M4*15L.................................................................. 5

2L Bolt M8*30L...................................................................4 39 Screw M4*55L.................................................................. 1

2M One-way Clutch .............................................................. 1 39A Screw M4*65L.................................................................. 1

2N Bearing #6805................................................................ 1 40 Brake Cable....................................................................... 2

2P Bolt M6*10L...................................................................2 40A Emergency Cable .............................................................. 1

Fig. 13. Exploded drawing

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