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COMMON BIKE QUESTIONS
Q: Are the sounds my Bike makes normal?
A: Our Bikes are some of the quietest available because they use
belt drives and magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade
European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise.
However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will
occasionally hear some slight mechanical noises from the drive
train. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction
belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our Bikes. These
mechanical noises, which may or may not be intermittent, are
normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of
energy to a rapidly 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. Keep in mind that while you work out
you’re sometimes exerting the equivalent mechanical energy of a
washing machine or dryer!
Q: Why is the Bike I had delivered louder than the one at the store?
A: 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 carpeted concrete
floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat
will help reduce reverberation through the floor. And finally, if a
fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will be more
reflected noise.
Q: When should I be worried about a noise?
A: As long as the sounds your Bike makes are no louder than a
normal conversational tone of voice, it is considered normal noise.
If your Bike is louder than this, you may want to call your service
technician. Sometimes an initial diagnosis can be made over the
phone.