DIY exercise bike repair

The main malfunctions of exercise bikes are diverse, but, perhaps, most often users are offended by a sudden (though sometimes gradual) weakening of the load.

That is, the pedals suddenly start spinning very easily, they slip - accordingly, there can be no talk of any kind of training.

First, you need to understand (remember) what type of exercise bike you are using - magnetic or belt.

If the electromagnetic model breaks down, it will be difficult to solve the scrolling problem at home. Such simulators have a rather complex design, so there can be many malfunctions, and very different ones.

Perhaps the only thing worth doing on your own is to check if all the wire contacts are in order.

It is possible that a wire simply went off somewhere, and the supply of electricity to the magnet stopped. In this case, it makes sense to try to solder the wire back.

If you are the owner of a mechanical device, then most likely the snag is in the simulator belt. He is capable of trivially tearing. A torn exercise bike belt is not a very serious defect.

In this photo you can see the “insides” of the bike. A flywheel is connected to the pedal - a large round piece. It is on this flywheel that the drive belt is put on (not always strong enough). Belt abrasion is a very common cause of strain relief.

How can I troubleshoot in this case?

The answer is simple - in order to eliminate the scrolls, you need to perform a small repair of the exercise bike (with your own hands or, which is much more reliable, by contacting a service center). You will need to replace the brake belt.

It usually fits easily. The problem is getting the right tape. It must fit the flywheel well in size and be reliable, so it is most advisable to purchase special branded spare parts for each specific model.

If you have hands growing out of the right place, it is possible to make such a tape from the materials at hand - from a durable strap for a backpack or bag, but, as you understand, the resistance will not be very “high quality”.

Another explanation is also possible. Sometimes the exercise bike does not change the load due to breakdowns directly at the regulator level.

If the exercise bike breaks down and the load is gone, be sure to check if the warranty on it is still valid. While the device is under warranty, under no circumstances try to remedy the malfunction yourself! After all, after you open the case, the service center legally refuses to repair your "iron horse"!

Often there are special stamps or seals in the case, try not to damage them.

Are you pedaling hard on an exercise bike?

In this case, it is worth opening the mechanism, and then carefully clean and lubricate its main components.

In a magnetic device (for example, in a classic Torneo), it is very desirable to check the cable that adjusts the approach of the magnets to the flywheel. It is possible that the cable is stuck.

Curious reasons for the problem are also likely: suppose the stationary bike is working hard, because you simply did not guess to switch the load level. Turn the wheel from the upper levels to the first or third.

If you purchased an exercise bike, but after some time it began to malfunction, you can try to fix the situation yourself.

• The load has ceased to be regulated? There may be a problem with the drive belt. It is necessary to disassemble the case and change the belt.
• The pedals do not move. These are problems with the cable, when it breaks, the magnetic arc clamps the flywheel and does not give the pedals a stroke. It is necessary to replace the damaged cable.
• A knock is heard when driving. Check axle nuts (tighten), bearings (replace), belt tension.
• What if the pedals spin? The thread of the nuts or axle on which the pedals are attached has worn off. Worn parts should be replaced.
• The device does not turn on. Replace the batteries, if this does not help, then it is better to contact a specialist.
• Some indicators are not shown on the display. If no speed is displayed, see if the sensor is working and if the magnet has fallen out of the flywheel. Can't see your heart rate readings? There may be a problem with the wiring of the heart rate sensors.

Any unprofessional renovation can turn into even more troubles! We carry out repairs of magnetic trainers quickly and efficiently, we can also help with choosing a new device! Call the phones listed on the site, we will give answers to all your questions.

Has your iron horse lame? Has your warranty expired? Don't be discouraged, you can repair your exercise bike yourself if you don't want to go to a service center. To do this is easy and simple, you just need to set a goal and be a little able to work with your hands.

Most often, on a magnetic exercise bike, the shaft transmission belt from the pedals to the flywheel shaft is worn out. You yourself can easily determine this by the idle speed of the pedals. When you pedal on an exercise bike, and do not even move from a place. This is of course a joke. But all the same, it's okay, nothing lasts forever under the moon.

It only says that you are great, you use the exercise bike intensively. Do not panic, you just need to disassemble the exercise bike, remove the transfer belt, measure its length and width, count the number of grooves and buy a similar belt at a car shop, or even better, so as not to run around the city foaming at the mouth, just order it online ...

Usually, exercise bikes have a V-shaped car belt. Enter the phrase "poly-V-belt" into the search line of your favorite search engine and choose links to your taste. There you will find Optibelt products or maybe cheaper belts to fit your exercise bike. But it is also not worth saving a lot on the belt, because a cheap belt will quickly break. Here the principle will already apply: the miser pays twice.

Another failure of the exercise bike may be due to a broken bearing. You can easily recognize this by the characteristic crunch at the moment of pedaling. Here you will have to get your hands dirty and completely remove the pedals. Usually, the bearings just crumble, which is why the characteristic crunch appears. But this is also not a problem, buy new bearings, preferably two at once, since they cost only 50 rubles per pair (or something like that).

The bearing classification is so tricky that you don't even bother with it. Unless, of course, you are an expert in this matter. You can find the required bearing at your nearest bike store. Measure the outer and inner diameter of the bearing, count the number of balls it has and feel free to call the bicycle store. "Alo? I am interested in the bearing of the bicycle carriage, the outer diameter is such and such, the inner diameter is such and such, the number of balls is so and so. There is? Okay, leave two for me, I'll pick them up. "

Just take the broken bearing from your exercise bike with you so that you inadvertently buy the wrong one. That's all, it remains to fix the breakdown and go around the globe on an exercise bike. Good luck. Did anyone doubt that you could repair the exercise bike yourself? Repairing an exercise bike is easy, especially if you know what parts for an exercise bike you need and where to look for them.

An exercise bike is one of the most widespread sports simulators at the moment, and as a result, the most often breakable.Despite the breakdown, you should not immediately rush to look for a new unit to replace your usual and faithfully served iron friend, because in most cases it can still be repaired.

Today there are several types of exercise bikes used: belt, magnetic or shoe.

We repair home and professional exercise bikes, and also perform setup, diagnostics and maintenance of exercise bikes.

To clarify all the details of the service, you need to contact the manager, with whom you can work out various options for cooperation and choose the most optimal one.

Price for the repair of exercise bikes and types of repair effects.

Our specialists carry out high-quality repair of exercise bikes in Kharkov and remotely across Ukraine. We eliminate breakdowns of any complexity!

The cost of calling the master is 200 UAH. The price includes the visit of the master, diagnostics, and the formation of a conclusion with the cause of the breakdown of the simulator.

The exercise bike is less capricious in maintenance when compared to the same orbit track or treadmill, but this does not mean that you should not pay attention to it until it bursts in half.

Unlike an orbit track, an exercise bike has fewer moving parts and mechanisms. In fact, you should pay attention to extraneous skips, noises, backlash and loss of load.

Exercise bike maintenance includes:

• Disassembly and diagnostics
• Checking and tensioning the drive belt
• Checking the flywheel for abnormal noises and squeaks
• Checking the drive wheel for abnormal noises and squeaks
• Checking and tightening the load system
• Assembly
• Exercise bike crank and pedal tightening
• Tightening of frame joints and decorative plastic

The stationary bike, like the elliptical trainer, has a drive wheel rotated by pedals during cardio training, connected by a drive belt to a flywheel, which is responsible for the load during exercise. Both the drive wheel and the flywheel are mounted in a ball bearing housing. Over time, bearings, like any consumable element of the simulator, deteriorate and need to be replaced. Typically the first signs of this are metallic noises inside the machine. Further, if you do not pay attention to the problem and do not call the master, the noise will gradually increase and can turn into a knock. This means that in addition to replacing the bearing, it is probably necessary to repair the seats, since the bearing began to wedge and it gradually broke its seat.

Masters of the "Athletka" company will perform the work with high quality and in the shortest possible time:

• Replacing the drive wheel bearings
• Replacing flywheel bearings
• Repair of flywheel bearing seats
• Repair of drive wheel shaft seats
• Flywheel manufacturing
• Manufacturing the drive wheel shaft

Exercise bikes use poly-V drive belts to transfer rotation between the flywheel and the drive wheel. Over time, the drive belt can dry out or fail due to wear. The belts are beyond repair, but that's not a problem. We make belts by marking or size. Also, our specialists can come and replace the belt at your home or in the hall.

In any exercise bike, there is such an important detail as the drive wheel shaft. It is installed inside the machine and is pressed into two bearings. A drive wheel is installed at one end of the shaft, for connection to the flywheel, using a drive belt.

During operation, the shaft is subjected to stress and may fail or split into two parts. This happens for the following reasons:

• Exceeding the maximum user weight
• Failure of bearings on which the shaft is installed
• Defective production
• Metal fatigue
• Exceeding the service life of the simulator set by the manufacturer

Regardless of the type, any exercise bike is equipped with a flywheel that puts stress on the pedals.It is very rare, but it still happens that the flywheel fails. As a rule, this is due to a marriage, or to an incorrectly assembled simulator mechanism. Due to the fact that such breakdowns are rare, buying a flywheel is problematic. If you are faced with a similar problem, we will help you. We manufacture flywheels of any size!

There are mechanical, magnetic and electro-magnetic systems for loading exercise bikes. The load can be set by manually tightening the cable, or using the motor controller and rotary motor.

We repair rotary motors, manufacture and replace plastic and metal gears, as well as tension cables.

The connecting rods of the exercise bike are the attachment point from the axis of the drive wheel to the pedals of the exercise bike. They can be both removable and made in the form of a crank:

We carry out repair work:

• Repair of the connecting rod landing squares
• Repair of the connecting rod thread under the pedal or foot

For an aesthetic with a modern appearance, the vast majority of exercise bikes are placed in a plastic decorative case, under which the exercise machine mechanism is hidden. It happens that this plastic is scratched, cracked and worn out. Most often this happens in gyms, through the negligence of the club's visitors. Finding these components is extremely problematic, so we are engaged in the restoration of decorative plastic or a complete replacement.

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For a long time already, one of my friends, together with our mutual friend, got tired of spending money on the gym.

- We will have our own gym with a barbell and trainers!

Rented a room. gradually bought hardware for the gym, exercise equipment and off we go.

Gradually, people gathered for classes. A friend's wife graduated from a trainer course. Slowly they bought a part of it from a friend for the hall. At the moment, in addition to the gym for fitness, crossfitness and strength training, there is also a part for wrestling and other martial arts.

- Bro, can you help? The nurse needs to do it somehow, he can buy any one from a regular bike, the question is how to fix it here.

Powerful gentlemen and ladies attending the gym broke off a piece of plastic from the exercise bike seat. And then the soft part flew off.

The seat is, to be honest, shitty. A piece of plastic with fused-in bolts and covered with expanded soft plastic. And the cost of fucking is not humane. Around 1250 rubles and more. And on order. Not available.

I arrived at the hall. Examined the patient.

The seat mount is made of a square metal pipe, on which, on one side, a nut for a stopper is welded, on the other, a pipe with a metal plate is welded to fasten the seat itself.

On the same plane with the nut there is a slot for the seat post. So that you can take the seat back further.

The tube itself with the seat was fitted over another smaller square tube. It was fixed with a stopper.

It was decided not to spoil the old mount, but to make a new one. The difference from the native one is that the round pipe will be 22 mm in diameter. That corresponds to the mount of the bicycle seat tube and it will be possible to put an ordinary saddle from the bicycle.

A square tube was found. A hole for the post was drilled with a 34 mm crown. Excess metal was removed with a grinder. A hole was drilled for the sopor and a nut was welded under it.

Side view. The tube is welded under the saddle.

Everything was painted white (because the painter had such paint in a spray bottle).

A friend bought a bike saddle today. With springs and a hole for ventilation of the crotch. I put it on an exercise bike. Happy as an elephant!

I go to the hall that was organized by those who want to work out. We pay only for the rental of the premises. The surplus money is spent on upgrading the old and buying additional equipment. Everything is self-brewed, pancakes from the factory, stuck from there a long time ago, from a plasma cutter.

Bars for barbells are Soviet, standard, and for dumbbells bought in a sports store, under 25 mm pancakes.

I began to notice that the grip on the dumbbell bars was getting narrower. The hand, due to age, can no longer grow, so the matter is different.

Having spread and examined the neck, I saw this:

The retaining ring, which should limit the pancake, has left along the notch to the middle.

One ring is already in place, and the second one can see the distance it has traveled. I thought that the vultures were solid, but there it is. Pile on the restraining ring and roll up at the base. Well, they hang a lot of weight on them, 40 kg per dumbbell. All four bars are in this condition.

Well vise, hammer and welding fixed everything. Now this ring will not go away under any load.

As a seasoned user of a semiautomatic device and argon - plus.

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A friend bought. My task was to create a new fastener.

And so - no one forbids you to come with your own saddle)))

And yes, the price of a shitty exercise bike saddle is from 1250 rubles, and a bicycle friend bought for 600 rubles.

I don't pretend to be a pro, but I can tell you my feelings.

Much depends on your goals.

The saddle is chosen by trial and error. But it should never be soft and plush.

Correct fit is also very important. Perhaps you are not comfortable for completely different reasons.

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As a friend's prices - not in the know. There, after all, the coaches have to pay, and something to postpone for repairs and the purchase of equipment.

And we used to have a rocking chair in a residential building on the technical floor. They threw down, put a plastic window (all other windows are ancient wooden ones with broken glass and plywood boarded up).They brought normal electricity to the hall and the corridor that leads to the hall, painted the walls and ceiling. Doors, locks, etc.

The rocking chair has been around since the early 90s. Closed and opened periodically. No water, no toilet. From heating only transit pipes under the ceiling. Fortunately, the window keeps warm normally. The room itself is 8x4 meters. Three of us can do it, there are more people - it's already uncomfortable.

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In short, we sent this UK. We agreed with the local recreation center. We rented a room there for 8k and are calmly working on it.

Comes out at 600 rubles. per person. Nobody limits the time of classes. The number of workouts is also. Approximately 12-16 people walk. Sometimes more, but in general, just enough for rent.

Exercise bikes from different manufacturers usually have similar parts but may differ in how they work. There are types of exercise bikes with magnetic resistance, shoe models consist of a flywheel and shoes. These resistance mechanisms can affect the level of noise generated by your exercise bike.

Other reasons why the exercise bike knocks may be due to improper use of the exercise bike or mechanical failure. The accompanying exercise bike instruction manual may indicate several reasons for the malfunctioning exercise bike.

If, thanks to the instructions, you manage to eliminate these problems and repair the exercise bike yourself, then you can save on spare parts or on repairs at the manufacturer's service department.

Some of the reasons the exercise bike makes noise can be the following:

Before installing an exercise bike at home, it is worth finding a suitable place. Placing the exercise bike just anywhere can cause the bike to become unstable and tilt to the sides during exercise. The exercise bike should be placed on a soft, even surface, such as a carpet or dedicated mat.

Hard surfaces such as tiles, wood and concrete are hard and slippery, and the exercise bike will be unstable and prone to swaying. To prevent the exercise bike from making noise from misuse, place the bike on a special carpet.

It is also important to make sure to sit on the stationary bike correctly. If you swing too far to the right or left during training, the bike will become unstable, especially on uneven surfaces. Do not bend over when exercising on the stationary bike, sit up straight. See also "What muscles does an exercise bike train"

These include worn bearings and straps or other parts of the exercise bike. As with most sports equipment, maintenance on the stationary bike is mandatory. Over time, the wheel bearings and belt wear out and need to be replaced. As soon as they become unusable, the exercise bike will make noise, knocking, and even difficulty pedaling.

It is advisable to replace the exercise bike parts after six months to a year to keep the exercise bike at peak performance. To find parts specific to your model and replace them, contact the manufacturer's service center or call the number listed in the assembly instructions.Before each use of the treadmill, check the reliability of the parts and tighten them if necessary.

Select models of exercise bikes are equipped with an alternator for stability and increased performance. When the generator is not working properly, it will knock. Typically, this means it is outside the normal 9 to 11 volt range. A change in these readings indicates that the generator needs to be replaced immediately as the electrical current is not circulating correctly and the generator is struggling to operate.

Although for some models of exercise bikes, noise during operation is normal, as the friction of the parts creates a certain amount of noise. Magnetic resistance bikes are quieter than mechanical or shoe bikes. The noise you hear while running a stationary bike in a gym may differ from how it sounds in your home, as there is less background noise and other factors such as floor surface in the home.

So, you've got an exercise bike, how do you set it up correctly? If you converted the bike to a stationary bike or assembled the model yourself and suddenly heard the exercise bike knocking, check to make sure that it is correctly assembled. Once you've assembled your exercise bike, double-check your work.

Loose bolts and parts can cause knocking and rattling in the bike frame. In addition, it carries a risk of injury. Before exercising, make sure the bolts, pedals, seat, tires and electrical parts are secure. Any loose parts will need to be repaired before using the stationary bike.

To protect the bike and to avoid voiding your warranty due to misuse or abuse, keep the bike indoors protected from extreme heat or cold, moisture and dust. Do not use an exercise bike if your weight exceeds the allowable weight - up to 250 kg. Use the exercise bike only as described in the owner's manual and follow the training guidelines.

If you cannot solve or solve the problem when the exercise bike knocks, contact the service department yourself. Look for the model serial number on the bike frame before calling to help your customer service representative serve you faster.

Alexey Gonchar told how he made a wooden stand, installed a bicycle on it and used it as a home exercise machine. I want to share a similar, but slightly improved idea of ​​this design.

The exercise bike is most often used indoors, and during training in a small room it gets hot and stuffy.

To make the classes comfortable, I supplemented the design with a propeller that serves as a fan. The benefits of the simulator are obvious - toned leg muscles and a ventilated area.

From a metal corner 50x50x5 mm I welded a rectangular frame with a size of 100 × 40 cm (see photo p. 1) Approximately in the middle at one level I screwed (can be welded) to its long sides a rack (2) made of the same material, 45 cm high. platform bike.

Instead of a trunk, he fixed a wooden crossbar on the latter (3). to which I then screwed the gearbox from the angle grinder (grinder) (4)

I cut a propeller screw (5) from an oak board with a cross section of 12 × 2 cm with a jigsaw and fixed it on the gearbox shaft. So that when you press the pedals, the screw rotates, instead of a pulley on the gearbox, I fixed an asterisk and connected it with a chain with an asterisk on the wheel.

"From the screw", gentlemen, to a healthy and fit body.

Both parts (propeller and metal support) are removable and by unscrewing them, you can use the bike for its intended purpose.

In addition to the gearbox, you can connect a generator - and then during training you will be able to charge your mobile phone or tablet for free.

Exercise bikes are divided into mechanical and magnetic. Each type has its own pros and cons, its own characteristics. Each exercise bike has its own set. Some need an electrical outlet, Read the article: Exercise bike strap >>>

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* Warranty conditions:

• Repair and replacement of spare parts is carried out by personnel with the required qualifications.
• The installation of spare parts is carried out on the simulator with serviceable mating units.
• Compliance by the customer with the safety rules for the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

Unlike treadmills and strength training equipment, exercise bikes, ellipses and steppers are less demanding on the cleanliness of the compartments / assemblies, but still require some maintenance.

Let's list the main problems:

• This is wear / destruction of axles and bearings, which occur from non-observance of operating rules, exceeding the maximum weight of the user, “fatigue” of the metal.
• Damage to the electrical part, in most cases, occurs when using an external power source, or untimely replacement of batteries / accumulators.
• Damage to the clips of the position of the seats and associated assemblies, as a rule, occurs when the rules of operation are violated, in particular, after adjusting the position / height of the seat / steering wheel. The retainer must be tightened tightly, eliminating the backlash from the threaded connection, and only after that the workout should be started.
• Damage to the mechanical load regulator is more often due to a change in load (or the start of a workout) by excessively abrupt movements of the arms / legs.

In order for your training to bring only the desired result, and the simulator to serve regularly and for a long time - IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

• Consult a trainer or doctor.
• Read the instruction manual for the simulator.
• Inspect the simulator for foreign objects or visible mechanical damage.

• Carry out a warm-up workout.
• Start a workout with smooth movements with minimal load.
• If there are no extraneous noises, jerks, backlash or other circumstances not typical of the simulator, continue training in accordance with your priorities.

• Do not abruptly release the levers / grip rods, do not stop the electric simulators by the emergency safety system, do not jump off the simulators while the moving parts are working.
• If, during training, extraneous sounds / smells / backlash / jerks, etc. appear, end the training and notify the service personnel.

Be attentive to the technical condition of the simulator! Observe the rules of using the simulator and the regulations for its maintenance! Timely maintenance insures you against injury and extends the life of your exercise machine.

Do not forget about the ecological and aesthetic side of the issue of the content of the simulator! For example, a regularly operated treadmill, like a vacuum cleaner, collects industrial dust and small household waste, accumulating it in the engine compartment, which leads to overheating of electrical components, accumulation of excess static charge, part of the dust is thrown into the room at every start - you breathe it! Be aware that minimal thickening / damage to the cable sheath on the treadmill can cause the cable to suddenly break, just as a loose connection can cause the rods / rollers to break off and cause personal injury.And the appearance of crunching, jerking, lateral backlash, rocking of the simulator during operation of the exercise bike / elliptical trainer / stepper can lead to the destruction of the support pads, bearings, shafts, connecting rods, etc. which in turn leads to a fall, rupture of ligaments, etc.

Remember - your health is in your hands!

Exercise bikes are divided into mechanical and magnetic. Each type has its own pros and cons, its own characteristics. Each exercise bike has its own set. Some need an electrical outlet, Read the article: Exercise bike strap >>>

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All athletes, especially beginners, are required to pay due attention to cardio training. One of the most effective ways to develop heart muscle is to work on a stationary bike or treadmill. It should be remembered that an exercise bike, more often than other power units present in the gym, requires maintenance and repair. Like any other vehicle, long-term and intense loads affect the durability of its parts, causing them to wear out. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with timely replacement of spare parts. What's more, regular maintenance of your exercise bike will extend the life of your entire bike structure.

Unlike other types of sports equipment, an exercise bike is a technically complex unit. Like any other mechanical equipment, mileage has a serious impact on the technical condition of the simulator, and the latter requires regular maintenance and sometimes repair. Excessive and frequent exercise leads to malfunctions. Since all exercise bikes operate on a similar principle, a number of typical breakdowns can be distinguished. In this case, the type of exercise bike must be taken into account: mechanical with a flywheel or magnetic with an electromagnet.

Most often, owners of exercise bikes are faced with the problem of weakening the load. If you have a mechanical exercise bike, the cause of the breakdown is a broken pedal-to-flywheel torque belt. A clear sign of a malfunction is the idle pedal stroke in the absence of any resistance. As in cars and other serious equipment, transmission belts are consumable and easily replaceable parts. Moreover, the rapid wear of this part testifies to the high-quality and efficient work of the athlete with the exercise bike.

The second most frequent occurrence is the knock that occurs when using the unit. The reason for this is the wear of the bearing of the exercise bike carriage. There is no reason to carry the simulator for diagnostics, because a clear manifestation of this problem will be a crunch when you try to rotate the pedals. Like the belts described above, bearings are spare parts, the main task of which is to work for wear, so there is nothing wrong with their timely and regular replacement. Repairs are inexpensive, easy and quick.

Intermittent knocking or noises in the exercise bike can also be caused by malfunctions of the internal alternator (applies to magnetic exercise bikes such as "Torneo"). In this case, it is necessary to replace the generator with a new one.

Consider the main ways to solve the problems that have arisen at home. The magnetic trainer is characterized by a complex design with an abundance of electronic components, which greatly complicates self-service. The only thing that can be done is to check the quality of the contact of all electrical connections. If it's missing, you can try soldering it in place yourself.

The mechanical simulator is "treated" in two ways: by replacing the flywheel belt or carriage bearings.In the first case, you should yourself remove the flywheel protection, the transmission belt and get the part you are looking for. In exercise bikes, as in cars, V-shaped transmission belts (or scientifically - V-ribbed belts) are used. Next, you carry the torn belt to the nearest auto shop and the consultant selects a suitable replacement or carefully measure the part yourself, count the number of grooves and search for the necessary spare parts in the search engines.

Replacing the bearing also requires incomplete disassembly of the exercise bike and finding a similar part. In this case, you should contact the bike shops - offline or the Internet. First, you need to measure the outer and inner diameters of the part, as well as the number of balls in the bearing.

It should be remembered that self-repair in most cases voids the owner of the warranty. Most often, manufacturers put special seals on the body of the exercise bike, which provide protection against self-opening. If the stamps are damaged, the service centers have the right to refuse the client in warranty service.

If a knocking or crunching sound occurs some time after the start of the exercise bike, the likely cause is poor assembly of the unit. With prolonged operation, heating occurs, and as a result, mechanical expansion of the parts. Improper trimming results in additional noise. Of course, there is a fraction of the likelihood that with subsequent use, the parts will rub against each other and the noise will disappear, but it is best to contact the service center, since this is an obvious factory defect, which can develop into more serious problems in the future.

Online stores provide a wide range of spare parts and accessories for various types of exercise bikes. Spare parts prices range from 600 to 8000 rubles. For this money, you can purchase heart rate sensors, transfer belts, exercise bike mats, magnetic brakes, and jumper cables.

The durability and performance of an exercise bike is directly dependent on proper care and use. The basic rules for using the exercise bike are as follows:

So, faced with a breakdown of the exercise bike, do not rush to look for the nearest service center or throw out the unit. It is quite possible that you will be able to repair it yourself. But, as you know, the best medicine is prevention. Adhere to the rules of care and use of the exercise bike and thus avoid serious damage. What problems did you encounter during operation? Share your experience in the comments. Be sure to include the type and manufacturer of your exercise bike.