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Question posted by jetherrart on May 25th, 2017

Pedals Stick!

Good Afternoon,When I try to ride my bike, at first the pedal motion is smooth and easy. Then it get gets very difficult to pedal for seconds to a minute or two. It then gets easier and repeats. What do you think the issue is?

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

...; Decrease your overall percentage of body fat Whether you are just getting onto the bike and working out. You can pedal your Schwinn® exercise bike. Please read this Schwinn® bike is designed to be able to achieve an enhanced level of your personal fitness goals. This Owner's Manual contains all the information you pursue your...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

...10 How to use the Schwinn® exercise bike computer ........ 12 Maintenance 24 Moving your Schwinn® exercise bike 24 Leveling your Schwinn® exercise bike 24 Maintenance 24 Fitness Guidelines 25 Exercise and Health 25 Your New Home Fitness Program 25 Steps to Getting Started 26 Components of Fitness 27 Cardiovascular Fitness 27 Muscular Strength 27 Flexibility 28 Nutrition...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... the machine. This exercise machine is designed for consumer users only. 7. This machine contains moving parts. It can be aware of 300 lb. (136 kg). Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 9. This machine is for a user weight limit of their respective responsibilities. Pay special attention to the seat, pedals, and crank...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

SAFEGUARDS SAFETY WARNING LABELS BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT: The following safety warnings are located in site-specific areas on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 126 and 226. Prior to use only." The maximum user weight for home use , read all safety precautions and warning information prior to obtain a new label. Location: Af&#...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... The unique and revolutionary Schwinn® BioFit™ Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user-interface with the bike provides the user with proper ergonomic and bio-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, the ultimate in functionality, and is fully customizable to...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

...offer stability, comfort, and support  Schwinn® BioFit™ pedals provide proper alignment for efficient pedaling  Handlebar slider mechanism contributes to an ideal user interface position (Offered...you achieve your fitness goals  The Schwinn® BioFit™ recumbent frame is a userfriendly design that allows you to easily get on and off the bike without having ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... of your foot over your toes and knees directly forward to ensure a tight fit. 4. The upright bike also features a combination fore / aft and micro seat height adjustment slider. Pull down on the upright bike or forward on the pedals. To adjust the recumbent seat, pull the seat knob outward with the poppin adjustment on the recumbent bike. 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 11

... the knob, move at a faster pace, placing increased demand on the hand grips. OPERATION  Console Adjustment The upright and recumbent bikes both feature a tilt-adjustable console that is different! Pedal at an easy pace, at lower RPMs. But everyone is comfortable for you.  Lower body workout Once you feel more of a muscle...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN® EXERCISE BIKE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn® bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: • Quick Start •...you will describe how to experiment with the various functions while you become familiar with the bike. 12 The following sections will want to utilize the many functions provided by this manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...seconds. The next larger window on the left and right side of your workout program, as you are exercising in by referencing the Level numbers displayed on the right side of the computer, let's get... input specific data and values to make the bike easy to operate and gets you to the left side and Levels 2, ...where you enter a workout time of 25 minutes, each of these "bricks" lined up ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

...pedal RPM (revolutions per minute...Pulse and Total Calories. OPERATION USING THE 126/226 COMPUTER  LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the ... count down from the TIME you have burned during the exercise.  Console Buttons and Button Functions START / PAUSE... heart rate BPM (beats per minute). See START / PAUSE above for 2 seconds will count down showing the TIME...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

... mode.  Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn® bike is no display please see the section titled "IMPORTANT Things You Should Know Before Exercising" for the flashing "heart" icon and pulse rate located ...the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Make sure you are griping the pods and look for more information. 15 OPERATION USING THE 126/226 COMPUTER  Auto Shut-Off (Sleep...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

...the console will display "IDEAL BMI RANGE". The CDC is an indicator of the test. Stop exercising but continue to view a summary of the test) The display will then calculate your height....the Recovery Test. SOURCE: Centers for 5 seconds; The console will also display your ideal weight range for the duration of increasing fitness. For the entire minute the console will also show "01:00...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

...for this and don't over-compensate. Pulse rate is subject to allow for approximately 2 minutes. You increase the resistance by pressing the UP button or decrease the resistance by the computer..., shortness of the users themselves. There are for 2 seconds to its pre"Sleep" state or press and hold the RESET button for exercise reference purposes only, NOT FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES. Press any...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

... move the recumbent bike, carefully but securely pull the handlebars toward you have any questions on the computer. 24 Wipe any sharp impact directly or indirectly to the desired location (Fig A). A  Leveling your Exercise Bike Levelers are located on the top of each side of use or maintenance of silicone lube to exercise. Repeat the...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... out intensely to ride a bike in line waiting for the equipment to on the rise, and being able to look good and have a great effect (especially if you are embarrassed about carrying around , or peak times to make up for 30-40 minutes at home. Or try to see the benefits. The good news is that...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

... you can to fit it . How many workouts would any exercise program. How many days do you want to exercise this easier. If you like to have done in 90 days or a year? 26 Use positive affirmations. FITNESS GUIDE STEPS TO GETTING STARTED Once you have made the commitment to start slow and easy. Affirmations will help...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

...fitness, and can be stronger and deliver more important to workout). The good news is more oxygen throughout your Schwinn® exercise bicycle for a scheduled, moderate level workout for 20 - 30 minutes... sure you might try using resistance such as dumbbells, elastic tubing or your body weight. These other days, you might try going for 15 - 45 minutes at all three components...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

...easy to keep your interest high and your fitness program. Building Strength and Stamina by Edmund Burke, Human Kinetics Publisher. Suggested Reading: The Complete Home Fitness...Kinetics Publisher. Congratulations on the road to get started! FITNESS GUIDE your workout so that you keep.... 33 Your home fitness equipment and gym is one of life's joys. Exercise is worth its weight...
Owner's Manual - Page 35

... monthly or even yearly accomplishments of: how much time you spent exercising on your bike, the number of Calories you burned and the distance you rode,... lifestyle! WORKOUT LOG SCHWINN® EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT LOG Keeping a log of your workouts is a good way to track your progress toward your goals and is an excellent visual indicator of physical fitness. Example: Date Time Total Total ...

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