User manual
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min. 8 cm
(4”)
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Monark 828 E
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Operating Instruction
Workload adjustment
When pedalling the energy is stored in the flywheel.
The flywheel is then braked by means of a brake
belt/cord which runs around the flywheel. Changing
of the braking effect occurs either through different
pedalling speed, or by using the work load knob (1)
to increase or decrease the brake band tension on the
brake wheel. See Fig: Workload adjustment.
Power measurement
The cycle is designed to measure the power on the
flywheel, because tests/protocols are made for it (for
example Åstand’s and YMCA).
Cycle adjustments
Seat height should be adjusted to a comfortable
position. The appropriate height is to have the knee
slightly bent when the sole of the foot is centred over
the pedal axle with the pedal in the bottom position.
To adjust the seat height loosen the lever (1) on the
seat tube. See Fig: Adjustments.
The handlebar setting should be in a comfortable
position when cycling. During longer exercise sessions
it is recommended to occasionally change handlebar
position. To adjust the handlebar, loosen the quick
release lever (2). See Fig: Adjustments.
NOTE! The handlebar stem should be inserted into
the frame tube at least 3 inches (about 8 cm). This
measure is marked with “MAX” on the stem (3).
Fig: Workload device (1)
Fig: Adjustments
1) Locking knob, saddle
2) Locking handle, handlebar
3) Inserted min. 3”
Calories
There have been different theories on how to calculate
this, since it depends on several factors and this means
that it can only be seen as an estimate.
We have chosen the following formula that we think
complies with the results given for a standard cycle
position.
As a standard calculation when we display calories
on our calibrated bikes we use: 1 minute with 100W
gives 7 kcal.
It is easy to convert watts to calories if it was on the
flywheel (the formula is 1W=0,2388x10
-3
kcal/s with
four decimals), but when you normally show calories
you want to show the total amount of calories your
body has used during your training, not only the
calories "burnt" on the flywheel.