Applies to: Atmos Home Recumbent Bike — SL and SE4 Consoles
A properly adjusted seat matters more than most people expect. Too close and you strain your knees and quadriceps; too far and you irritate your feet, ankles, hips, and knees. On a recumbent the seat slides forward and backward on a spring-loaded handle. This article shows how to find the right position and set it safely.
Read the steps below.
Finding the right position
Sit on the seat and put the balls of your feet on the pedals. In the right position you can move through the bottom of the pedal stroke without locking your knees or shifting in the seat. At the point of fullest leg extension your knee should still have a slight bend.
Adjusting it
- Lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle on the right side of the seat.
- Hold the handle with one hand and grab the rear of the seat with the other.
- Slide the seat forward or backward to the position you want.
- Release the handle to engage it.
- Check it is locked by gently sliding the seat forward and backward a small distance. It should not move. Then check the position and readjust if you need to.
Important Do not adjust the seat while pedaling. Doing so may cause injury, or leave you with an uncomfortable workout. |
Troubleshooting
- My knees ache during or after a ride. The seat is probably too close. Slide it back until your knee has only a slight bend at full extension.
- I have to reach for the pedals. The seat is too far back. Slide it forward — reaching irritates the feet, ankles, hips, and knees.
- The seat still slides after I release the handle. It has not locked. Move it slightly until the handle drops fully into place. If it will not lock, stop using the bike and contact Customer Support Services.
Safety Always confirm the seat is locked before you start pedaling. Use the seat handlebar when getting on and off. |