Getting Started; Workout Intensity; Damper Settings On The Flywheel; Drag Factor - Concept2 BikeERG Zusammenbau, Austellung, Pflege, Wartung Und Bedienungsanleitung

Getting Started

1. Start your exercise program gradually. Keep your workouts short and easy at first, to let your body adjust to the new
exercise.
2. Gradually increase your cycling time and intensity over the first two weeks. Like any physical activity, if you increase the
volume and intensity too quickly, fail to warm up properly, or use poor technique, you will increase the risk of injury.

Workout Intensity

User-Controlled Resistance
• The amount of resistance you feel is directly related to pedal cadence (speed) and damper setting— increasing either will
increase the resistance. Pedal cadence is displayed on the Performance Monitor (PM5) as rpm.
• The BikeErg uses air resistance, which increases exponentially with the speed of the flywheel. This means that as you
push harder on the pedals and increase your cadence, the effort required goes up very quickly. Moving the damper lets
you control how much air resistance you are pushing against at a given cadence. The combination of damper setting and
cadence (rpm) let you control the intensity of your workout. This loading response is very similar to riding a road bike.
• You can cycle as hard or as easily as you wish. The BikeErg will not force you to work at any set intensity level. As you put
more effort into your cycling, you will go faster, produce more watts, and burn more calories. All of these outputs will be
measured and displayed by the PM5.

Damper Settings on the Flywheel

The BikeErg features a damper with settings from 1 to 10. Higher numbers feel more like pedaling in a heavier gear. Lower
numbers feel like pedaling in a lighter gear.
For general fitness and a good aerobic workout, use a damper setting where you can maintain a cadence in the range of 60 to
80 rpm.

Drag Factor

The 1–10 damper setting scale is a quick reference for setting the "gearing." A more precise way to tune the "gearing" is by
viewing the drag factor, which is a measure of the air resistance within the flywheel enclosure. To view drag factor on the PM
go to Main Menu > More Options > Display Drag Factor. The BikeErg offers a drag factor range of approximately 60 to 210.
For more information, visit concept2.com/pm5.
up for heavier
down for lighter
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