Expresso Bikes EF S2 User Guide

Expresso Fitness Corporation

User Guide

1-888-528-8589 x9

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Table of ContentsSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting to know your S2u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adjusting your S2u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

User console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating the S2u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sign in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Select a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Select a tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Select new chases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ride the tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Heads-up Display (HUD) features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ride the chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Manual mode (no TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Customer Service contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using this product, it is essential to read this entire User guide and all instructions.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment by other than authorizedpersonnel will void the product warranty.

While every attempt was made to verify the information in this document at the time of writing, the information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind andis subject to change without notice.

Copyright 2007 by Expresso Fitness Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of the contentsof this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means withoutwritten consent of the publisher.

Expresso Fitness, the Expresso Fitness logo, Expresso Chases and S2u are either trademarks orregistered trademarks of Expresso Fitness Corporation.

All other designated trademarks, registered trademarks, copyrights and brands are the propertyof their respective owners.


Safety instructionsDANGER:

Never open the S2u computer pedestal.This may expose you to risk of shock,fires or injury.

To reduce risk of burns or shocks onlyuse grounded (three prong) power cords.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock,always unplug the S2u before attemptingany maintenance activity.

CAUTION:Keep the power cord away from heatedsurfaces. Do not pull the equipment bythe power cord or use the cord as ahandle.

If the power cord is damaged, it mustbe replaced by the manufacturer, anauthorized service agent or a similarlyqualified person to avoid a hazard.

Never operate an S2u with the air ventsblocked. Keep air openings free of lint,hair or any obstructing materials.

Do not use this product in areas whereaerosol spray products are being usedor where oxygen is administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.

Do not install the S2u outdoors, nearswimming pools or in areas of highhumidity.

Any changes or modifications to thisequipment by other than authorizedpersonnel could void the product warranty.

USAGE:Before using the S2u, Expresso Fitnessstrongly recommends seeing a medical specialist, particularly if you are sufferingfrom any of the following: heart disease(angina pectoris, myocardial infarction),hypertension, diabetes, respiratory

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disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis,pulmonary emphysema, etc.), articularmetamorphosis, rheumatism, gout, orother diseases and physical complaints.Pregnant women should also consulttheir doctor before beginning a trainingprogram.

If you are not used to regular physical activity,it may be dangerous to suddenly engage instrenuous activity. Increase your exerciselevel gradually.

If you feel sick or sense that something iswrong with your body during exercise,stop immediately.

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment.Expresso also recommends consulting a fitnessprofessional on the correct use of this product.

Use the S2u only as described in this guide. Children or developmentally-challenged

individuals must be monitored while using S2u.

Never place containers filled with liquidsdirectly on the unit, except in the waterbottle holders. Containers should be coveredwith lids.

Carefully mount the S2u when starting toexercise and dismount carefully whenyoure finished, especially if you are tired.

Wear shoes with rubber or high-tractionsoles. Do not use shoes with heels, leathersoles, cleats or spikes. Do not use the S2uwith bare feet.

Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces and towelsaway from moving parts.

Do not reach into, or underneath the S2u;and do not tip the S2u on its side duringoperation.

Keep the area around the S2u clear of anyobstructions, including walls and furniture.Provide at least three feet of clearancebehind the unit.

Use caution when stepping on or off of the S2u bike.

Never face backward while using the S2u bike.

This equipment has been certified to complywith the limits for a Class B computingdevice, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 ofFCC Rules.

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Getting to know your S2uBelow see a diagram of the S2u with the major features called out.

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Heart Rate sensors

User console

Horizontal seatadjustment

Vertical seatadjustment

Water bottle holder

Moveable handlebars(for steering in Touringand Chase modes)

Shifter for changing virtualgear or resistance


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Adjusting your S2uSeatTo adjust the height of the seat, pull up onthe up/down adjustment lever (1a) and raiseor lower the seat to the correct height (1b).Release the lever and ensure that it locks thesaddle into place. The seat post is numberedfor easy re-adjustment later.

To adjust the fore/aft position of the seat,pull down on the fore/aft adjustment pin(2a) and slide the seat forward or backwardto the correct position (2b). Release the pinand ensure that it locks the assembly intoplace. The slider is numbered for easy re-adjustment later.

PedalsS2us ship with dual function pedals. The dualfunction pedals offer a strap on your side that can be adjusted by pulling on the strapto tighten, and pushing in on the locking mechanism to loosen. The other side of thepedal is designed for use with Shimano SPDcompatible shoes. Follow directions providedwith the shoes/cleats.

2a. Pull pin down

2b. Slide seat

1b. Slide seat

1a. Pull lever up

Toe hold and strap

SPD Clip

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Quick Start Screen

Welcome Screen

User Console

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User consoleThe User Console puts the S2u into action,and lets you navigate through routes, adjustyour resistance, and select A/V options.

Operating the S2uSign InTo get started, begin pedaling or press Enterkey on the USER CONSOLE. The welcomescreens will guide you through the sign inprocess.

There are three selections on the Sign inscreen; Expresso Members, Join Expresso andQuick Start. If you already have an accountthen select Expresso Member and enter yournumeric User ID and password. If you wouldlike to create a new account then select JoinExpresso and follow the prompts on thescreen to create your free numeric User IDand password (we suggest a familiar phonenumber or date). The final option is to selectQuick Start to skip the sign in step (note, nofitness data is logged with this option).

Expresso Member Screen

Join Expresso Screen


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Select a routeThe S2u offers Tours and an Expresso Chase

through virtual worlds. Tours vary in lengthand intensity and require the rider to followa fixed path. Expresso Chases are an openworld adventure based on time.

Select a TourThe S2u offers more than 30 Tours of varyingterrains, lengths and difficulty levels. Yourfirst task is to select a Tour to ride.

The Tours are divided into four categories,much like those at an alpine skiing resort.These categories are shown on the right.

Use the left/right keys on the user console toselect a difficulty level and use the up/downkeys to scroll through the available Tours forthat difficulty level.

A Tour brochure will describe the Tour andprovide details such as length, difficulty, andestimated time (based on typical riders ofthat category). Select a Tour and press theEnter key to begin riding.

Tour Selection Screen

Select tour

Selectdifficultylevel

Arrow Keys

Basic: Mostly level, 1 to 5 miles

Moderate: Some climbing, 5 to 7 miles

Challenging: Plentiful climbing, 7 to 11 miles

Extreme: Intense hills, 11 to 20 miles

Chases: Off road time based

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Select new ChasesExpresso Chases are a new category of rideintroduced with the S2u bike. They offer anew level of fun and excitement for the userby allowing the rider to go off road, and scorepoints by chasing down coins and dragons.Develop scoring strategies and get fit toimprove your score.

Use the keys on the User Console to scroll to the Expresso Chases brochure. Theinformation will provide details on the screenon the Chases. Select enter to begin a 10minute session, or select menu to choose a 5 to 30 minutes session.

Ride the TourOnce you enter the Tour, youll find the experience is much like riding outdoors.Pedaling, steering and shifting are all partof the experience.

Pedaling: Start pedaling (for best results,pedal at least 50 rpm). The faster you pedal,the faster you will move through the virtual world.

Note that pedal resistance (difficulty) is afunction of your gear and the slope. If youstart going uphill, youll feel the resistanceincrease.

Steering: Move the handlebars. Pick the grip that provides the best comfort as you steer.

Shifting: Choose from thirty gears of speedand varying levels of difficulty. If the difficultyis too high, shift down. If you feel you can gofaster, shift up.

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Heads-up Display (HUD) featuresHeart rate: The S2u supports Polar-compatiblechest straps. Alternatively, riders can placetheir hands on the heart rate sensors on thehandlebars (See diagram).

Pacer: The Pacer is a configurable cyclist thatrides the route with you. Youll see him in ayellow jersey. Most riders use the Pacer tomotivate themselves by staying just ahead or behind him.

Your Pacer keeps a set power and goes sloweruphill than downhill ( just like you). To changethe Pacers power setting anytime, just usethe left/right keys.

Multiplayer: Anytime two riders enter thesame route on two LAN-connected S2Us,they will see each other on the screen andthe route map.

These riders can choose to ride with eachother or race against each other. Up to 8 riderscan ride together on S2us connected to thesame router. Select the same Tour and ride ina social group or race against each other.

Ghost: The Ghost is an image of your bestprevious performance in a Tour. You will seethe Ghost as a transparent rider. Use yourGhost to motivate you to compete againstyour best time.

Ghosts are available to Expresso membersonly. Silver members have a Ghost for every previously completed Tour. Bronzemembers have a single Ghost for the lastTour completed. For further information on membership please refer to http://expresso.net.

Ghost

Increase or decrease pacers powersetting during the tour

Arrow Keys

Heads-up Display (HUD) for ghost ride

Pacer settingand location

Gear setting(from 1-30)

Slope(% grade)

Tour elevationmap

Location bar withtime in tour

Total calories

Speed(MPH)

Pedalingcadence

(RPM)

Course map (from above).You are the red dot.

Pacer

Heads-up display (HUD) for Expresso tours

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Sets Manual mode. For a non-interactive workout without steering.Shifting adjusts resistance levels. Often used for warm-ups.

Sets Touring mode. For an interactive experience, riding in avirtual world. This button will take you to the route selection screen.

Sets TV mode. Similar to manual mode but turns on television.

TV mode: Toggle throughavailable TV stations.

Manual or Touring mode:Toggles you through availableDigital music selections.

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Ride the ChaseSee Ride the Tour for specific information onsteering and shifting. You can ride anywhereyou choose in Chases; just stay out of thewater!

Watching TVPress the TV key. If TV is installed, then youcan use the channel +/- keys to scroll throughchannels or use the keypad to enter a specificchannel.

In TV mode, there is no steering. The shifteris used to change resistance.

Manual mode (no TV)Press the Manual key. You can use the channel +/- keys to scroll through music stations.

In Manual mode, there is no steering. Theshifter is used to change resistance.

Gear setting(from 1-30)

Total calories

Dragon queue

Miles

Average and currentheart rate

Timeremaining

Map of coinsand dragons

Heads-up display (HUD) for Expresso chases


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Customer Service contact informationCustomer Service Phone number: 1-888-528-8589 x9International: 01-408-636-2200E-mail: [email protected]

Customer Service Hours:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST) Monday thru Friday

When contacting us, please provide your facility name, contact person name, day/eveningtelephone numbers and product model/serial number (found underneath the keypad on theright hand side).

Expresso Fitness Corporation435 Lakeside DriveSunnyvale, CA 94085 USA

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