Trouble w/assembling the Proform Hybrid trainer. I've attached the front frame to the rear, but I cannot completely screw in the three screws, esp. the bolt on the bottom of it. The holes seem aligned, so I'm not sure what is the problem.
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You might try to wiggle it a bit as you get the screws through... The alignment is close but may not be exact... Try using a screwdriver shaft to line up the holes on both sides of the frame... Also be wary about the horizontal pivot rod (the shaft where the elliptical handles slide onto) make sure the grease is applied well, the fittings are tight and scrape most of the grease off as you slide the fittings on causing squeaking and eventual wear... Good luck...
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I've disassembled several times and reassembled w no problems. Remove spring loader for staples. Remove all screws - chrome one last. Watch for a short dowel that fits in a slot in the "works" and slides in parallel ridges - that are molded in each half of the body. It's the only part that's not an obvious fit. Of course I had to remove a couple of jammed staples. Take a phone photo of the internals asap after separating the halves. That helps. If everything's in place - including the dowel that acts as the pivot point for the spring unit - the top half fits with use a little jiggle. Put in shiny screw first but not tight. Then the black screws - tightening as u go. Tighten shiny last. Takes 20 mins the "2nd" time u do it. And of course patience
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I think you may have assembled it wrong by using some of the wrong hardware. When I assembled and tightened to a firm snug level, they adjust perfectly. I would re-evaluate the pieces you have used
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I agree with dgminer; you have to snap it into place. It felt like I was forcing it, and then I gave it a little more elbow grease and it snapped on. You might to rotate it slowly as you try to snap it on.
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I suggest going onto Cane Creek's site and downloading installation instructionsThere are two screws, 1 in front and 1 in back used to level and tighten the seat.I also suggest if you do get one, get the boot for. Use it staying close to home the first day. It took a little time get all the seat and weight adjustments right. I think I spent about two hours on and off and it was well spent time.If your thinking of putting this on a mountain bike I can't suggest a better product. I now have two long and one short travel units. One LT is on my wife's bike, certainly made her happy, which has made my rides with her much more pleasant! I suggest going onto Cane Creek's site and downloading installation instructionsThere are two screws, 1 in front and 1 in back used to level and tighten the seat.I also suggest if you do get one, get the boot for. Use it staying close to home the first day. It took a little time get all the seat and weight adjustments right. I think I spent about two hours on and off and it was well spent time.If your thinking of putting this on a mountain bike I can't suggest a better product. I now have two long and one short travel units. One LT is on my wife's bike, certainly made her... » Read More I suggest going onto Cane Creek's site and downloading installation instructionsThere are two screws, 1 in front and 1 in back used to level and tighten the seat.I also suggest if you do get one, get the boot for. Use it staying close to home the first day. It took a little time get all the seat and weight adjustments right. I think I spent about two hours on and off and it was well spent time.If your thinking of putting this on a mountain bike I can't suggest a better product. I now have two long and one short travel units. One LT is on my wife's bike, certainly made her happy, which has made my rides with her much more pleasant! « Show Less
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I wish I would have seen these comments before trying to assemble ours! NO manual and we had a heck of a time getting them put together. Same issue with the holes not lining up, I'm wondering if it would have been easier if we didn't tighten the screws all the way until they were all in....I don't know? We nearly stripped our screws but muscled through it and got them assembled. Really cool chair; just a pain to assemble.
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the intern that put it together had a bit of a problem but then she did changed the way she was inserting the screws, so try changing how you inserted the screws. i almost returned it also.
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My son put the top on for me...he says all you need are muscles and a screw driver. Some of the pieces fit tightly, as they should, and strength is required to fit them over their frame. As has already been mentioned, let it sit outside on a warm sunny day before installation.
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It's been long enough now that I don't remember if I had to force this or not, but I don't remember having to do that. I remember mine assembling very easily. Hopefully you've got it working okay by now. Good luck!
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Double check to make sure you have the correct pieces on each end and that they are the right direction (top/bottom). I had trouble snapping mine together and then I realize I had one piece facing wrong. I made the change and it all went together really easily and everything exactly like it was supposed to.
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Welcome to the club my friend! I took a look at some youtube videos to see how to put it together and the pieces don't really fit well but I was still able to put it all together with some help and since then I have kept it that way.
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Hi! I wanted to do exactly the same thing but the current design does not allow for it because the wheels are on the inside of the frame, so I drilled new holes on the other sides and put the wheels on the outside. Works great now! Hope that makes sense.
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i had problems also so i went to look at picture on line and was able to put it together. the picture shows clearly the process just by looking at pieces. i believe i had to remove a piece from the garmen. good luck it really was easy! works great!
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Yes, the screws were a problem and they broke on me (top twisted off). Truelumen sent me replacement brackets and screws free of charge but the brackets were still a little loose. Try moving the screw to a different angle. I eventually superglued them in.
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Hi Helena, I guess theres no trick...too much of muscle power.. I had this problem, i somehow forced it into the base and it is stuck forever now i guess the two side bars went inside the middle one is out...but its locked
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It's almost a full assembly job. The instructions are clear though, so that was helpful. The tension on the bike isn't that great. I was hoping for more tension with a wider range, but it's pretty much two settings (claims to have eight). And the pedals are already making some funny noises inside the unit, which wasn't part of the assembly so I'm not sure how to fix that issue. I think it might be worth it for you to spend a little more money and even get one that comes assembled (if there is such a thing nowadays!). Good luck!
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Not sure what the issue is. I know we had to follow the path exactly that ours came out of. There were two specific points that had to be connected right for it to work. One was on the spring end and the little s shaped metal piece had to slide in correctly and the other was a clip on the back. Perhaps it is too long? I am not sure what else the issue could be. You might google/you tube to try to make sure it is connected right. Best of Luck