MINOURA LiveRide LR240 Instructions Manual

Indoor Bicycle Trainer for mini-velo

– instructions manual –

Applicable Tire Size:

18-inch – 20 x 1-1/8"

(ETRTO 28-451)

Max Tire Outer Diameter:

512 mm

(ver.2.0 2015/4)

Read this instructions carefully before use

Minoura Japan Headquarters

1197-1 Godo, Anpachi, Gifu 503-2305 Japan

Phone: +81-584-27-3131 / Fax: +81-584-27-7505

Minoura North American Tech Center

1996 East Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 U.S.A.

Phone: 1-510-538-8599 / Fax: 1-510-538-5899 www.minoura.jp

Made in Japan

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• For use with mini-velo or BMX with the tire sized between 17x1-1/4 and 20x1-1/8 only.

If the actual tire outer diameter is larger than 512mm, the tire may conflict with the plastic housing of the Mag unit. Please check if the tire doesn't touch GM-7 (Drive Roller Holder), especially when using 20 x 1-1/8" (ETRTO 28-451) size tire. On this case, you should remove GM-11(Rubber Shim) between the Mag unit and the base plate.

• LR240 fits the hub width between 125mm and 140mm.

Hub nut type rear wheel axle is not compatible with LR240 in standard. You need to replace the left side coupling bolt (UF-8) to the optional "Left Side Coupling for Hub Nut Axle (UF-8L)".

• Some assembly required. Use correct tools (10mm spanner & M4 hex wrench). Tools are not supplied in this kit.

• Use the supplied rear quick release skewer for maximum stability.

Minoura is not responsible for any problem caused from using your own skewer.

• Use on flat and level floor or ground, and fully open the legs for your safety.

• Adjust the roller pressure to the rear tire properly in order to maximize your tire life. And you should maintain the tire air pressure 10% higher than your usual level for this purpose

Tire and roller contact will eventually wear both your tire and the trainer roller.

• LR240 is a tire drive model, so if you use LR240 with a knobby tire on BMX, a loud noise must occur. To avoid this problem, replace the rear tire to a slick pattern one.

Do not use LR240 for removing the mud from the tire.

• Touching the spinning wheel and/or any other moving parts while training may cause serious injury.

Keep children and pets away from the trainer when in use.

• It is not possible to convert the non-remote resistance unit to the remote control version one due to a difference in the inside mechanism.

• If you feel any strange noise or smell, stop using LR240 immediately and contact the retailer where you purchased the LR240.

• Any warranty will be void if you use LR240 for other purpose than instructed.

Minorua offers 1-year limited warranty on this product from the date of your purchase for any problem caused by manufacturer's defect.

Any damage or problem caused by transporting process is not covered under warranty. Any damage from shipping or moving must be made to the shipping company.

Read the enclosed " Minoura Limited Warranty Policy" card and refer Minoura website (www.

minoura.jp) for more details.

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LR240 Schematics

UF-10

UF-8

UF-6

UF-7

BF-8

GM-23

BF-4

BF-6

MF-3

BF-4

BF-6

M5-2

GM-9

GM-7

GM-6

GM-5

GM-4

GM-10

GM-11

GM-12

GM-13

{

GM-3

GM-2

GM-16

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< CAUTION >

Do NOT touch GM-2 "Alloy Rotor" during and 15 minutes after workout.

It is VERY HOT.

BF-4: Leg Rubber Cover (Red)

BF-6: Leg Rubber

BF-8: M20 Main Frame (White)

UF-6: Right Side Coupling & Clamp Lever

UF-7: Clamp Lever Guide

UF-8: Left Side Coupling (for Q/R Lever)

UF-10: Coupling Lock Nut (Alloy)

M5-2: Rubber Foot Cap (29mm)

MF-3: Roller Pressure Adjust Knob Set

GM-2: Alloy Rotor

GM-3: Housing Cover

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GM-4: Neodymium Magnet

GM-5: Main Housing

GM-6: Drive Roller, Axle & Bearings

GM-7: Drive Roller Holder

GM-9: Axle End Cap

GM-10: Mag Unit Fitting Bracket

GM-11: Rubber Shim

GM-12: Mount Base

GM-13: Rubber Washer & Bolt Set

GM-16: Flywheel (1.5kg)

GM-23: Remote Shifter (White)

How To Setup Your LR240 Trainer

Required Tools: 1 x 10mm Spanner

1 x M4 Hex Wrench

1.

Replace your rear wheel quick release skewer to the supplied one.

Minoura guarantees the stability only when using the supplied skewer due to the coupling inner shape.

!

If your bike is not equipped with quick release skewer and it's a hub nut type, replace the left side coupling (UF-8) to the optional "Left Side Coupling for Hub

Nut Axle".

Minoura doesn't guarantee the stability if you don't replace the left side coupling.

!

You don't need the supplied quick release skewer if your wheel is a hub nut type.

It's not possible to convert your wheel from the hub nut type to the quick release skewer type unless replacing the hub.

2.

Install the Roller Pressure Adjust Knob set (MF-3) to LR240 frame.

First, remove the pre-installed bolt and nut from the frame. (see Fig. A-1)

Insert the Flat Washer and Acorn Spring into the

Knob Bolt first, then screw the knob set to the

Plate Nut coming from behind the bracket on the frame. (see Fig. A-2)

Remove Bolt and Nut

!

Make sure the Acorn Spring direction is as shown in Fig.

A-2.

Failure will cause difficulty on rotating.

Plate Nut

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If you feel some difficulty of the vertical action of the

Mag resistance unit, slightly loosen the pivot bolt which connects the Mag unit to the frame.

Do not over-loosen the pivot bolt. It may cause injury to your finger when the Mag unit suddenly drops down.

Knob Bolt

Acorn Spring

Flat Washer

3.

Fully open both legs and place LR240 on a flat and level floor. (see Fig. B)

At this moment, make sure all 4 foot are contacting the floor at once to sit on the floor stable.

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(Fig. A-1)

(Fig. A-2)

(Fig. B)

4.

Wipe all dust away from the rear tire surface and place your rear wheel in between the couplings.

Loosen Lock Nut

1) Loosen the lock nut (UF-9) to allow the left side coupling (UF-8) be free. (Fig. C)

2) Pull up the quick hub clamp lever (UF-6) to retract the right side coupling.

(see Fig. D)

(Fig. C)

Turn to adjust position

Pull up lever

(Fig. D)

3) Insert the left side (quick lever side) skewer into the left side coupling first.

The quick lever shaft must be inserted into the cut-out on the coupling to hold the bike stable. Turn the coupling to adjust the cut-out position.

Push down lever

(Fig. E)

4) While keeping this position, slowly come down the bike to align the right side acorn nut to the right side coupling.

Tighten Lock Nut

(Fig. F)

5) Push down the quick hub clamp lever to hold the rear wheel. (see Fig. E)

If you start feeling resistance when the lever comes at 4 o'clock position, it's correct.

If the clamping hub is too tight or too loose due to wrong position of the left side coupling, pull up the lever to release the bike, adjust the left side coupling position and try clamping the hub again.

6) Lastly, tighten the lock nut to fix the left side coupling position. (see Fig. F)

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Both right and left side couplings are designed to suit the supplied quick release skewer. The left side coupling must fit perfectly in the skewer head to get correct

stability. (see Fig. G)

Any skewer type which lever is located on the end of the axle (Fig. H) or the lever will not be bent over right angle (Fig. I) cannot be used on LR240.

(Fig. G)

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Precisely adjust the left side coupling position to keep the correct thightness of rear hub clamping.

Too tight setting will cause damage to both

LR240 and your bike frame.

Too loose setting may cause the bike to come out of the trainer during use.

(Fig. H) (Fig. I)

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5.

Contact the Drive Roller to the rear tire by turning the Roller Pressure Adjust Knob clockwise.

(see Fig. J)

The best position is that the roller compresses the tire in the depth of 3 – 4 mm. (see Fig. K)

!

Please note too much and too less roller pressure will bring premature tire wear.

Keep correct roller pressure and maintain the air pressure 10% higher than your usual level before using LR240.

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Do nut apply brake while riding on LR240 to avoid unnecessary tire wear out.

TIPS If it's hard to tighten the knob bolt, lift up the Mag unit by hand then tighten the knob.

(Fig. K) (Fig. J)

6.

The rear tire should sit in the almost center part of the Drive Roller without touching any other parts.

(see Fig. L)

If the tire has touched the plastic parts (Fig. M) due to some reasons like the rear wheel is not trued correctly or you have installed a too fat tire, you must adjust the Mag unit position.

There are two sets of installation thread holes on the bracket. Choose either one for better positioning.

Also, you can micro-adjust the position. To do so, loosen the backside screws with M4 hex wrench, adjust the roller position side to side, then tighten the screws again tightly. (see Fig. M)

(Fig. L)

(Fig. M)

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If the rear tire has touched any other parts than the Drive Roller, the part may be damaged and your tire will wear out quickly.

!

It is impossible to adjust the rear wheel position by adjusting the left side coupling position. It just works to adjust the coupling distance.

7.

To remove the bike from LR240, loosen the knob first, then lift up the clamp lever.

If you remove the bike without changing the roller position, the next installation may become difficult because the rear wheel has been pushed forward by the roller.

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How To Operate Remote Shifter

Required Tool: 1 x M4 Hex Wrench

LR240 comes with a convenient remote shifter device.

By installing it on your handlebar or stem, you can adjust the resistance level in 7 levels without getting off the bike.

The remote shifter should be used in conjunction with the gears on your bike to achieve maximum efficiency in your workout.

1

Hook

Lever

(Fig. O)

How to install the remote shifter

1) Wind the flexible plastic band around the handlebar,

2) Put the hook to the gutter on the plastic shifter base,

3) Flip up the lever to lock.

The remote shifter is pre-adjusted to fit the standard handlebar size; 22mm (7/8") diameter.

If it becomes loose or too tight, or you need to install the shifter onto an oversized handlebar or stem, adjust the band length by turning the plastic screw on the band with an M4 hex wrench.

(Please be advised that the hex wrench doesn't come in the package)

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The plastic band and screw are not so tough. Do not tighten too much. You should take off the hook before adjusting.

How to increase the resistance level

Twist the shifter lever toward "H" symbol.

How to reduce the resistance level

Twist the shifter lever toward "L" symbol.

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"L" is not zero resistance. There is still some resistance at "L" level due to the roller compression to the tire.

(Fig. P)

(Fig. Q)

Decrease

(Fig. R)

Increase

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Why My Remote Shifter Doesn't Work Properly?

You may have a shifting problem that you cannot set at L or H position properly due to the lengthened inner cable.

To fix this problem, follow the steps to adjust the initial cable tension.

1.

Set your remote shifter at "H" position and remove the shifter from your handlebar, then straighten the cable as much as possible.

2.

Pull out the plastic cover cap on foot of the remote cable. (see Fig. S)

3.

Hold the inside adjusting screw and push it toward the shifter, then tighten the locking nut toward the

Mag unit housing to set the cable tension properly. (see Fig. T)

4.

Check if you can set every position from H to L correctly.

Finally, install the cover cap again.

Adjust Screw

Cap

Lock Nut (Fig. S)

Tighten this nut toward the plastic housing

(Fig. T)

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