(English) SI-0125A-003

Service Instruction

Bike Fitting System

BF-PA01
BF-PS01
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE...............................................................................................................2
TO ENSURE SAFETY...............................................................................................................3 English
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS.........................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................6
Package contents................................................................................................................................................................. 6
-- Package 1: Base frame, main unit, accessories................................................................................................................................. 6 French
-- Package 2: Resistance unit................................................................................................................................................................. 7
-- Package 3: XY position tool............................................................................................................................................................... 7

PRODUCT ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................8
Required tools...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Spanish
Cautions on the installation place...................................................................................................................................... 8
Assembling the main unit and base frame......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the stem.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing the resistance unit............................................................................................................................................. 12 Japanese
Installing the XY position tool.......................................................................................................................................... 13

INSTALLING BICYCLE PARTS..................................................................................................15

Installing the handlebar.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the saddle........................................................................................................................................................... 16 Dutch

Adjusting the saddle angle................................................................................................................................................ 18

Installing the pedals........................................................................................................................................................... 19

ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................20
German
Adjusting the belt tension................................................................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the chain tension.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the resistance unit............................................................................................................................................. 21
Adjusting the air pressure of the tire............................................................................................................................... 22
Swedish
Adjusting the height and horizontal position................................................................................................................. 22
Adjusting the crank length................................................................................................................................................ 23

CONNECTION TO THE PC......................................................................................................24

Downloading application.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Norwegian
Connection to the PC......................................................................................................................................................... 24

MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................25
Pedaling analyzer unit....................................................................................................................................................... 25
-- Bottom bracket................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 China
-- Crank................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
-- Chainring.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the sprocket cover............................................................................................................................................ 28
Replacing the chain............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Replacing the freewheel.................................................................................................................................................... 29 Korea
-- Removal........................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
-- Installation....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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 IMPORTANT NOTICE

••If you have any questions about the descriptions in the manual, do not work by yourself but consult the local distributor where
you made the purchase.
••Make sure to read all instruction manuals included with the product.
••Do not disassemble or modify the product unless instructed to do so in the manual.
••All manuals are available on our website (http://si.shimano.com).
••Please observe the appropriate rules and regulations of the country, state or region in which you conduct your business as a local
distributor.

For your safety, please read this service instruction carefully and use the product correctly.

The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury and physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage which may occur if the product is used
incorrectly.

DANGER
Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to equipment and surroundings.

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 TO ENSURE SAFETY

WARNING

••This product is not a medical instrument. You cannot use the product for medical diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. Use the
measurement results as a reference only. If there is any problem, consult a local distributor.
••Do not install the product in a place where it may fall or children may touch it.
••Be sure to check that no connections are loose before using the product.
••Be sure to check that the handlebar, saddle, and pedals are tightly fixed before using the product.
••Do not allow your pets or children aged 12 and under to go near or stand on the product.
••Do not use the product for other than its intended purpose.
••Do not perform positioning with the adjustment handle or adjustment with the quick release lever while you are riding the
position simulator. Perform all operations while the wheels are stopped.
••This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

Be sure to also inform users of the following:

•• This product cannot be used by anyone weighing over 100 kg. Otherwise, they may be injured.
•• Do not touch the driving or rotating sections such as the wheels or chain. Doing so may cause serious injuries such as getting
your fingers caught in these sections.
•• Do not wear clothes with long hems or laces when using the product. Such clothes may get caught in the driving or rotating
sections.

CAUTION

••Be careful to keep body parts away from the sharp teeth of chainrings.

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 Note

••Do not subject the product to strong shocks or place heavy things on it.
••If you have any questions on how to assemble or adjust the product, contact a local distributor.
••Management of all personal information is the customer's responsibility. Shimano assumes no responsibility for it.
••Do not install the product in a place where it will be exposed to high humidity or water falling on it. Water may get inside the
product and result in malfunctions. After using the product, wipe it with a damp cloth, with the water well wrung out.
••Observe local ordinances when disposing of the product.
••This product is for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
••Be sure to place the product on a stable, flat surface.
••When installing the product, apply a small amount of grease to the threads to prevent locking.
••Do not lubricate the crank or belt. When lubricating the chain, make sure the oil does not get on or splash on to other parts.
••Wipe sweat, etc. off the product after use.
••You should periodically wash the chainrings in a neutral detergent. In addition, cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and
lubricating it can be an effective way of extending the useful life of the chainrings and the chain.
••Remove the AC cable from the resistance unit and the USB cable from the PC during installation, maintenance, and cleaning.
••Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging.
••For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

The actual product may differ from the illustration because this manual is intended chiefly to explain the procedures for
using the product.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

C A

Position adjustment handle

A Adjusts the position of the saddle and handlebar.

Pedaling analyzer
B Measures the load on the pedals and outputs it to the PC.

Resistance unit
C Applies a load on the wheel.

XY position tool
D Measures the position of the BB, saddle, and handlebar using lasers.

USB cable
E Connects the pedaling analyzer to the PC.

Application software
F Shows information sent from the pedaling analyzer.

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 PACKAGE CONTENTS

„„Package contents

Note:
The base frame and main unit are heavy.
Be sure to work in groups of two or more when unpacking or assembling the product.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the parts.

The product is shipped in three packages.

The contents of each package are listed below. Make sure all the parts listed are present.

Package 1: Base frame, main unit, accessories

Shape Part name Quantity Shape Part name Quantity

Bracket 2 Bolt (Long: M8-18) 18

Pad bracket 1 Bolt (Medium: M6-15) 2

Pad 1 Bolt (Medium: M8-16) 4

Ground cable fixing bolt for

Saddle center tool 1 1
the resistance unit (M4)

Handlebar center tool 1 Handlebar spacer 1

Pedal washer 2 Stem 1

Service instruction 1 Resistance unit base 1

* A handlebar, saddle, and pedals are not included in the package. You will need to purchase them separately.

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 Package 2: Resistance unit

*May be included in Package 1.

brake-resistance-unit for Realaxiom wired version, Elite No. 2014016

Package 3: XY position tool

Shape Part name Quantity Shape Part name Quantity

Rail 1

XY-Position tool 1 Bolt (Medium: M6-25) 4

Bolt (Long: M6-30) 2

Magnet sheet 1 Aluminium sheet 1

Service Instruction 1

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 PRODUCT ASSEMBLY

„„Required tools
Screwdriver #2
4 mm Allen Key
5 mm Allen key
6 mm Allen key
19 mm spanner

„„Cautions on the installation place

••Install the product in an area with sufficient space so that you can
use the product comfortably.
••Be sure to place the product on a stable, flat surface.
••Do not install the product in a place where it may fall or children
may touch it.
••This product is for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
••The recommended temperature range is 0 to 40 °C. Use the
product within the recommended temperature range.

1800 mm
900 mm

„„Assembling the main unit and base frame

1. Attach the pad bracket to the frame of the main unit. Then attach the pad.

Tightening torque:
12.3 N·m {108 in. lbs.}

6 mm Allen key
Nut

Pad bracket
Bolt (Long)

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2. Attach the pad to the pad bracket of the main unit.
Adjust the height of the pad as shown in the illustration then
attach it.

Pad bracket

Pad

3. Mount the main unit to the base frame.

Fix the bolts (long) to the bracket with a 6 mm Allen key as shown in the illustration.
Then, fix the four bolts (short) to the nuts with a 5 mm Allen key.

Note:
The main unit is heavy. (Approx. 65 kg)
Be sure to assemble the product in groups of two or more.

Bolt (Long)
6 mm
Allen key

Tightening torque:
12.3 N·m {108 in. lbs.}
5 mm Allen key

Bolt (Short)

Nut

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4. Attach the bracket to the frame and tighten the bolts (long) with a 6 mm Allen key.
Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Bracket

Bolt (Long)
Tighten the bolts in the order
below.

3 1
4 2
6 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
23.5 N·m {206 in. lbs.} Wide Narrow

5. Adjust the height of the pad and level its mount.

Adjust the height of the five pads using the height adjustment
screw and a spirit level.
After leveling, tighten the upper fixing nut with a 19 mm spanner. Fixing nut

Height adjustment screw

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„ Installing the stem
Install the stem to the main unit.
Install the stem so that it is parallel to the frame when viewed from above, and fix it with two bolts.

WARNING

Install the stem below the upper end of the support. If it is installed above the
upper end of the support, it may cause the stem to be insufficiently fixed and
lead to unexpected accidents.

Install the stem so that the nut of the

5 mm Allen key quick lever does not interfere with the
position adjustment handle.
Tightening torque:
12.3 N·m {108 in. lbs.}

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„„Installing the resistance unit

Note:
Refer to the service instruction provided with the Elite resistance unit as well.

1. First, install the resistance unit to the resistance unit base. Raise the mount and place the resistance unit on the mount with the
installation hole of the resistance unit properly positioned.
Fix it with the washers and bolts provided with the resistance unit.

2. Install the resistance unit base to the base frame. Align the tire with the center of the resistance unit roller, and align the nuts
of the base frame with the screw holes in the bracket. Fix the bracket with the bolts (long) using a 6 mm Allen key, and lower
the height adjustment mount of the resistance unit. Finally, fix the top fixing plate to the base frame with the four bolts
(medium).

Resistance Unit

Washer
1 Bolt

2
Tightening torque:
23.5 N·m {206 in. lbs.}

3. Attach the ground cable. Remove the bolt from the resistance unit, pass it through one end of the ground cable, and tighten
the bolt.
Then, fix the other end together with a ground cable equipped with a ground terminal to the base frame with the ground
cable fixing bolt.

Ground cable fixing bolt

To the ground terminal on

the wall side

4. Finally, connect the cable of the main unit to the resistance unit.

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„„Installing the XY position tool
Install the XY position tool to the mount of the base frame.

Note:
Refer to the service instruction provided with the XY position tool as well.

1. Install the rail to the base frame. Align the four mounting holes in the rail with the nuts on the base frame, and fix it with the
rail fixing bolts.

2. Next, peel off the seal from the back of the magnet sheet and affix the magnet to the rail.

3. Then, affix the aluminum sheet to the rail in the same way.

25 mm 3.
(M 6)

4 mm Allen key 2.

Tightening torque:
5.1 N·m {45 in. lbs.} 1.
Rail fixing bolt

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4. Insert the XY position tool unit from the end of the rail.

5. Then attach the bolts on both ends.

5.

4.
30 mm
(M 6)

4 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
5.1 N·m {45 in. lbs.}

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 INSTALLING BICYCLE PARTS

WARNING

••Before using the product, follow the procedures below to check that the parts are properly installed. 
Check that all the parts are firmly fixed as well. If they are not fixed sufficiently firmly, it can lead to unexpected accidents.

„„Installing the handlebar

1. Operate the quick release lever to open the clamp and set the handlebar.

Supported handlebar diameter: ø31.8 mm Quick release lever

Handlebars with a diameter of ø26.0 mm can also be
supported by using the handlebar spacer. Clamp

Note:
The stem included in the package is only for Bike fitting system.
Do not use it for bicycles.

2. Close the clamp and set the quick release lever into the slit of the clamp.
Then, lower the quick release lever and fix the handlebar.

Adjustment nut

3. If the quick release lever can be easily set to the CLOSE position, it means that the handlebar is not fixed sufficiently firmly.
Return the quick release lever to the vertical position and turn the adjustment nut at the bottom of the lever to adjust the
tightness.

* When removing the handlebar, reverse the procedure.

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„ Installing the saddle

Supported saddles: 43 mm between the rails

0 10 20 30 40

43 mm

1. Set the saddle so that the saddle rails are aligned with the grooves in the saddle rail mount.
Hook the ends of the fixing levers on the saddle rails and adjust the angle and horizontal position of the saddle.

Fixing lever

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2. After determining the saddle position, tighten the clamp to fix the saddle.

The clamp may be tightened too easily or excessively depending on the shape of the saddle rail.
If this is the case, open the clamp and turn the adjustment screw at the bottom of the fixing lever to adjust the tightness.

Adjustment screw

Clockwise: Tighter
Counterclockwise: Looser

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„„Adjusting the saddle angle
You can adjust the saddle angle in 5 degrees increments by changing the engagement of the grooves in the saddle clamp mount
with the grooves in the saddle rail mount.
Adjustment can be made in 2.5 degrees increments by reversing the saddle rail mount horizontally as its grooves are arranged with
different pitches.

Saddle rail mount

Saddle clamp mount

To reverse the saddle rail mount horizontally, raise and turn the saddle rail mount when the clamp is opened.

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„„Installing the pedals
Be sure to attach the accompanying pedal washer to the pedaling analyzer.

Pedal washer

Tightening torque:
35 - 55 N·m {306 - 480 in. lbs.}

After installing the pedals, calibrate the pedaling analyzer using the "bikefitting.com" application.

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 ADJUSTMENT

„ Adjusting the belt tension

Note:
Use the belt under proper tension.
Adjust the tension of the belt. If the belt is too loose, it may interfere with the shaft or come off.
Loosen one of the two bolts and move it from side to side to adjust the belt tension.

The belt becomes

tighter
Tension adjustment bolt

Tightening torque:
5.1 N·m {45 in. lbs.}

The belt becomes

looser

„ Adjusting the chain tension

Note:
Use the chain under proper tension. If the chain is too tight, it may put a load on the chain and chainrings and result in the chain
breaking or coming off.

Chain tension guideline:

The chain can be bent 15 to 25 mm by pushing it
15 - 25 mm

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1. Loosen the four fixing bolts.

5 mm Allen key

2. Loosen the four setscrews. Then, move the support by hand to adjust the chain to the correct tension. After adjusting it, tighten
the four setscrews.

3 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
5.1 N·m {45 in. lbs.}

3. Tighten the four bolts to fix the support to the frame.

Tightening torque:
12.3 N·m {108 in. lbs.}

„„Adjusting the resistance unit

Lower

Higher

* For information on how to adjust the resistance setting, etc., refer to the service instruction provided.

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„„Adjusting the air pressure of the tire

Note:
If the tire is too wide, it may interfere with the frame. Use a tire with a width of 32C or less.

Adjust the air pressure of the tire to just under the designated upper limit marked on the tire.
Recommended tire size: 20 x 1.25 (406-32C or less)

„„Adjusting the height and horizontal position

Turn the handles to adjust the position of the handlebar and saddle.

A B

D C

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„„Adjusting the crank length
Adjustable range of the crank length: 155 to 180 mm in increments of 2.5 mm
* Be sure to firmly tighten the four bolts on both sides after adjustment.

Shaft fixing bolt

Scale

5 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
14 - 16 N·m {123 - 139 in. lbs.}

Note:
Do not apply oil or grease to the shaft. Otherwise, the tightness may be reduced.
* After adjusting the crank length, calibrate the pedaling analyzer using the "bikefitting.com" application.

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 CONNECTION TO THE PC

„„Downloading application
The "bikefitting.com" application is required to use Bike fitting system.
Download the "bikefitting.com" application from our support website (http://www.bikefitting.com/).
For information on how to install the "bikefitting.com" application, check the support website.
For information on how to use the "bikefitting.com" application on the PC, refer to the Operating Manual for the application.
* For information on the PC operating environment such as hardware requirements and supported operating systems, check the
support website.

„„Connection to the PC
Connect the USB cable running from the board of the pedaling analyzer to the PC.

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 MAINTENANCE

„„Pedaling analyzer unit

If you find the output result wrong, you need to perform a recalibration.
Contact a dealer and send the right and left cranks and the BB-side coil unit.

Bottom bracket

Use the Shimano original tool TL-BB12 to perform press-fitting.

* The inner cover does not need to be used.

Bottom bracket Screwdriver #2

Tightening torque:
0.4 - 0.6 N·m {3.5 - 5.2 in. lbs.}

Connector BB coil unit

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Crank

1.

Note:
When passing the cord, be
careful not to pinch the
cord with the shaft.

2.

Note:
Make sure that the cranks
on both sides are inserted
as far as they will go.

3. Tighten the bolts on both sides alternately while making sure that the cord support does not interfere with the tool. Finally,
make sure that there is no looseness in the direction of the BB axis.

Note: 5 mm Allen key

When tightening the bolts,
be careful not to pinch the Tightening torque:
cord. 12 - 14 N·m {105 - 122 in. lbs.}

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4.

Front

Note:
When attaching the cover,
be careful not to pinch the
cord.
Connector holder

* Orient and affix the sticker so that the letters on it are

readable when the crank is in the position shown in the
illustration.

Chainring

Bolt

Hexalobular #30

Tightening torque:
16 - 17 N·m {140 - 148 in. lbs.}

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„„Replacing the sprocket cover

3 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
5.1 N·m {45 in. lbs.}

„„Replacing the chain

When replacing the chain, use a Shimano 9-speed chain.
Number of links: 108 links

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„„Replacing the freewheel

Removal

1. Pass the bolt of TL-BB12 through TL-FW45, insert them into the wheel, and set the tabs of TL-FW45 into the notches.

TL-FW45

TL-BB12

2. Turn TL-FW45 counterclockwise to remove the freewheel while holding the wheel firmly.

Installation

1. Rotate the freewheel clockwise by hand until it can turn no further, and follow the same procedure as for removal to set
TL-BB12 and TL-FW45.

2. Turn TL-FW45 clockwise to tighten the freewheel while holding the wheel firmly.

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This devise complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions :

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) T his device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
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