How to Set Up the PedalPC

Unfolding the PedalPC

With the machine sitting on the ground, lift the machine by the backrest until the front leg contacts the ground.

pedalpc folded up and resting on floor — front leg not contacting floor

person holding PedalPC up from floor by backrest — front leg contacting floor

Swing the rear leg backward by pushing it with your foot until the rear leg is fully extended.

person holding machine up with one hand and starting to swing rear leg backward — moving rear leg backward with foot–
starting position

person holding machine up with one hand and continuing to swing rear leg backward — moving rear leg backward with foot–
middle position

PedalPC in position with seat and desk retracted — rear leg extended fully backward

Seat Adjustment

Push the desk forward as far as it will go.

person standing by pedalpc and pushing desk forward' — desk pushed forward

Loosen the seat clamp knob, pull the seat out slightly, and retighten the clamp knob.

hand loosening seat clamp knob — loosening the seat clamp knob

person pulling seat away from PedalPC frame — pulling seat from clamp

Sit on the seat and put your feet on the pedals to check the seat position.

user sitting on seat, checking seat adjustment — Sit on seat to check seat adjustment

If the seat is too close or too far from the cranks, loosen the seat clamp knob and adjust the seat position. Retighten the clamp.

Desk Adjustment

While sitting on the seat, loosen the desk clamp knob, and pull the desk partly out of the clamp until it is in a comfortable position for you.

person sitting on seat and loosening the desk clamp — loosening desk clamp

person sitting on seat and pulling desk out of clamp — pulling desk out of clamp

Put your feet on the pedals and rotate the cranks around until your right pedal is at the top of its stroke and the left pedal is at the bottom. Check your knee clearance. Once you are satisfied with it’s position, retighten the desk clamp knob.

person sitting on PedalPC with feat on pedals — checking knee clearance

Hold the desk in position with one hand and tighten the knob below it with the ohter to set the distance between the desk and your waist.

person sitting setting waist clearance adjustment knob on PedalPC — setting waist clearance

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