Wattbike cycle trainer Assembly & Service Manual - 3. Wattbike Set Up
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We reserve the right to carry out preliminary assembly work at the Wattbike factory. The Wattbike and all its components are
subjecttoconstant,innovativequalityassurance.Wereservetherighttoperformtechnicalmodifications.
PleasekeeptheWattbikeoriginalpackagingsothatitcanbeused,ifnecessarytotransporttheWattbikeatalaterdate.
Alwaysstorepackingmaterialinawaythatwillnotcauseanydanger.Keepplasticbagsawayfromchildren.
3. Wattbike Set Up
Thecorrectsetupiscrucialtomaximiseperformance,preventinjuryandensurethemostcomfortableridingonyourWattbike.
Thecorrectsequenceforsetupis,saddleheight,horizontalsaddleposition,handlebarheightandhorizontalhandlebarposition.
Beforestarting,ensurethatyoursaddleishorizontal,useaspiritlevelifnecessary.
3.1 Saddle Height
The easiest way to get a rough height for the saddle height is to standtheridernexttothebikewith
theheelpushedintothebackstabiliser,andthenliftthesaddleupsothatthetopofthesaddleis
level with the boney protrusion of the hip.
Sit the rider on the Wattbike and align the crank arms with the seat post,placetheheelofthefooton
thecrankarmnearestthefloor–thelegshouldbestraight(butnotlockedout).
Whenclippedin(orwithfeetinthetoeclips)andwiththepedalatitslongeststroke(inlinewiththe
seatpost)thereshouldapproximately150-155degreesbendontheknee.Theridershouldbeable
to ‘drop the ankle’.
Raise/lower the saddle height to get the correct leg position. ALWAYS DISMOUNT THE WATTBIKE BEFORE MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SADDLE.
Nowgettheridertopedalbackwards,theyshouldbeabletocompleterotationswithonlya slight rocking of hips and without
the legs locking out.
3.2 Saddle Horizontal Position
Withthefeetclippedin(orinthetoeclips)bringthecrankarmsparalleltothefloor,dropa plumb line from the inside of the
knee,intheindentationnexttothepatella-itshouldbisectthepedalspindle.Adjustthesaddlefore/afttoensurethattheknee
is over the pedal spindle.
NOTE – if you need to move the saddle fore/aft severely, you may need to raise/lower the saddle to compensate
The difference between the forward and back positions of the saddle fore/aft adjustment is 6 cm
3.3 Handlebar Height (saddle to handlebar difference)
Adjustthehandlebarheightsothatitisnomorethan4to10cm lower than the saddle height
(dependingonfitnessandflexibility,ahigherhandlebarheightmaybemorecomfortable)–for
generalexerciseclassesthesaddleandhandlebarsshouldbeatthesameheight-Usealongspirit
level from the saddle across to the handlebar to set this height.
Oncethehandlebarheighthasbeenset,checkitbyaskingtheridertolifttheirhandsoffthe
handlebars – they should be able to hold position.
NOTE – with the saddle and handlebar both set at maximum height there is a saddle to handlebar
difference of 7 cm – for safety reasons do not go above minimum markings – extra long stems are
available which increase the settings by 10 cm.
3.4 Handlebar Horizontal Position
Ask your participant to place their hands on top of the handlebars and bring the crank arms parallel
tothefloor–dropaplumblinefromtheelbow,itshouldfallthroughtheinsideoftheknee,inthe
indentationnexttothepatellaandshouldbisectthepedalspindle–adjusthandlebarsfore/afttoget
the correct position. ALWAYS DISMOUNT THE WATTBIKE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
SADDLE OR HANDLEBARS.
Analternativemethodistolookattheangleofthebackwhichshouldbeat45°paralleltothefloorwith
anupperarmtotorsoangleof90°.
Thedifferencebetweentheforwardandbackpositionsofthehandlebarfore/aftadjustmentis6cm.
By following these simple steps the rider will be placed in the optimum position for both comfort and
effectivecyclingtechnique.Anyslightvariationincorrectsetupwillalterthealignmentofthejoints,
musclesandsubsequentlytechnique.Ensurethatyoufollowthesesimplestepswitheverynewrider
andrecapwhererequiredwithyourexisting,regularriders.
150-155°