I just bought this chair and I'm confused! Am I supposed to sit with the tilt back or forward?
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I sit with the seat nose tilted down so my guess is that this is what you would refer to as forward. It took me a bit time to become comfortable with the position, however now that I am used to it it definitely helps my posture. I tend to slouch and this seat has been very good in helping me with the proper pelvic tilt.hope that helps.
232969
It should be positioned so your pelvis is tilted slightly forward, unless you have a herniated disc. In which case, the chair won't help with your back problems, and might even aggravate them. With the forward pelvic tilt, your spine should feel both straight and relaxed.
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I think this depends on the person. You should be easily maintaining a good curvature on your lower spine while sitting on your sit bones. You can find this natural spine position by loosening the tilt mechanism and rocking your hips back and forth while sitting on the chair. Once you establish a natural position, tighten the tilt screw and set your tilt position. Feel free to experiment, without a certified ergonomics person observing you, it is impossible to suggest the right position for your body.
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Slightly forward. I watched a YouTube video on making my adjustments. Just google "how do I adjust my saddle stool?" And see if it comes up.
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It's the lever you use to make the chair go up and down. Pulling that level out will allow the chair to tilt. Pushing it in will lock the chair in an upright position.
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The seat and backrest move as one. So the whole thing tilts back, not just the backrest.
1920209
You just lean back with a little bit more pressure than you would leaning against it normally, and it moves the way it should. The back goes back while the front of the seat comes up a bit too (very comfy for putting your feet on your desk if you feel like it). There is also a lever on the side that will lock that function, preventing you from being able to lean back in the chair.
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I just put mine together, you hay have the back on the wrong way. I made the same mistake. The bar on the back has to be facing the front of the chair. VERY important, do not tighten any of the screws all the way until the end. You have to leave them loose or the parts will not fit properly. One I loosened the screws the chair fit together with no problem.
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It tilts forward and back is all. But that is all you need to take glare off it if necessary. I really, really love this bike - I had been using a regular bike exerciser and was getting very uncomfortable with it. This one is comfortable and takes so much off the strain on the back and pelvis.
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This chair does not lean back, it only has a tension tilt. You can only tilt back a few degrees.
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It does tilt forward, but you will keep sliding out of the chair in that case. Lumbar support is adjustable. The chair is rather user-friendly.
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I suppose by adjusting back legs differently . the point is for ease of leaving chair . it is a gentle tilt barely noticed.
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There are two positions: one reclining for rear-facing, and one very upright for forward. We ended up buying a Graco My Size 70 after this and I really like that you can adjust the reclining a number of ways. Also, it seems a little sturdier than this one.
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Hi, this is my technique, it's awkward: Put the side tray down. Facing the chair, reach down and put your hands on either side of the seat and grasp the aluminum frame. (You are now holding the chair by seat of the chair) Now the action is this: you want to pull up on the side pieces of the chair seat, until your hands touch each other and the chair has folded together. The problem I find is getting the leverage to pull the seat sides upward. My solution is to push the sides of my arms against the chair arms as I'm pulling up on the seat. This is awkward and I look like some weird kind of stork-like bird, I'm sure, but it works for me. My brain can't think of another way to do it. I think I've tried the same move standing behind the chair, but the high back gets in my way. Good Luck! By the way, the colors fade horribly in strong sunlight (I live in the desert). And then the fabric deteriorates. I've been meaning to write Amazon about it. But everybody loves the chairs and finds them comfortable. Good Luck!
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Actually, the chair is ridiculously adjustable. You can definitely recline and tilt. I'm still learning what all the levers do!
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I came looking for help for the same issue. Is the seat supposed to be able to tilt forward but not side to side? It makes sense that way, but I have to ask, lol. It makes sense to be able to tilt the sit to adjust to the way you're riding. For example, if you lean forward in a racing position, you may want to be able to tilt the seat down a little bit...
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I love my Anti=Gravity Chair. Yes, when I first got it I fell on my back too. Then I decided there had to be a easy way to open the chair and I found it. While the chair is folded up set it down on the deck while holding the back rest in your left hand. Then find the arm rest and push down on it until the legs separate to fully open. (That is important) Push down on the back rest until the chair is in a sitting upright position, then it is safe and easy to sit down on it. Use the heels of your shoes to raise up the foot until it is in the position of recline you prefer. When opened correctly it should be in the position of a regular chair when you attempt to sit on it. I hope that helps you to enjoy your chair. Ray Wright
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Yes the chair tilts back. But is very stiff to do so. But with time seems to loosen up. It also has a twist knob so that you can adjust the level of tightness in the tilt. Hope this helps.
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On the right side of the chair, there is an indentation in the chair with a small handle which you pull up and back. this allows the foot rest to actually ppop up, if you do nit attempt to put your legs on the foot rest to allow it to bring it up gently. i found it extremely difficult to bring the foot rest back into the a"chair position" for the first week or so, but now it is doing just fine.i found no button or lever to cause the foot rest to go back to the original position; it must be pushed back until you hear a 'click'.
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The seat can be adjusted back and forward to accommodate the length of your legs. It has one of those pin mechanisms that u pull up and then you can lengthen your foot reach. But the seat does not tilt back and I was a little disappointed it was not as reclined as I hoped. However that was just me being lazy girl lol and after a week I was used to it and thankful it was more seated upright because I do feel its the reason my joints don't hurt after a while. Just so u know I am new to excersizing and hate it so this is beginners advice. But happy this sits in front of my TV and now i am enjoying to exercise more. Lol :)) The seat can be adjusted back and forward to accommodate the length of your legs. It has one of those pin mechanisms that u pull up and then you can lengthen your foot reach. But the seat does not tilt back and I was a little disappointed it was not as reclined as I hoped. However that was just me being lazy girl lol and after a week I was used to it and thankful it was more seated upright because I do feel its the reason my joints don't hurt after a while. Just so u know I am new to excersizing and hate it so this is beginners advice. But happy this sits in front of my TV and now i am... » Read More The seat can be adjusted back and forward to accommodate the length of your legs. It has one of those pin mechanisms that u pull up and then you can lengthen your foot reach. But the seat does not tilt back and I was a little disappointed it was not as reclined as I hoped. However that was just me being lazy girl lol and after a week I was used to it and thankful it was more seated upright because I do feel its the reason my joints don't hurt after a while. Just so u know I am new to excersizing and hate it so this is beginners advice. But happy this sits in front of my TV and now i am enjoying to exercise more. Lol :)) « Show Less