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COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
ARE THE SOUNDS MY UPRIGHT BIKE MAKES NORMAL?
Our upright bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and fric-
tion free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize
noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear
other slight mechanical noise. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, fric-
tion belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our upright bikes. These mechan-
ical noises, which may or may not be intermittent, are normal and are caused by the
transfer of significant amounts of energy to a repidly spinning flywheel. All bearings,
belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit through the
casing and frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout
and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts.
WHY IS THE UPRIGHT BIKE I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT
THE STORE?
All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally
more background noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a car-
peted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will
help reduce reverberation through the floow. If a fitness product is placed close to a wall,
there will be more reflected noise.
HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST?
The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance
free hours. Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as
motorcycle drives.
CAN I MOVE THE UPRIGHT BIKE EAISER ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED?
Your Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot.
It is easy to move your upright bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels.
It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness upright bike in a comfortable and
inviting room. Your upright bike is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will
place their upright bikes facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid
putting your upright bike in a unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily
activity for you, the upright bike sould be in a attractive setting.
