Ergo-Fit exercise bike accessories

Why choose original Ergo-Fit exercise bike accessories?

Ergo-Fit is a German brand from Pirmasens that makes medical training equipment, with ergometers used in rehabilitation, physiotherapy and cardiac training. With machines like these, the settings really matter. A saddle with a different shape or height changes your knee angle and your seating position, and pedal straps that are slightly too loose or too tight let your foot shift. For a healthy home user that is annoying; for someone training in carefully measured doses after surgery, it can make the training unreliable.

By using an original part, your ergometer keeps behaving the way it did when you bought it. This is especially important in a practice, where several clients train on the same bike one after another and you want to be able to compare their results over a period of weeks. The saddles and straps here are made specifically for the Cardio Line series.

Also take a look at the other fitness equipment from Ergo-Fit.

The range of Ergo-Fit exercise bike accessories

• Adjustable cranks: these let you set different flexion and extension angles for the knee and hip. This makes the pedalling movement smaller or larger, depending on what someone can manage.
• Set of pedal straps for the Cardio Line 400 series: suitable for the Cardio Line 400, 450 and 457. They keep the foot on the pedal, so the pedalling movement stays round and even.
• Saddle for the Cardio Line 400 series: replacement saddle for the Cardio Line 400, 450 and 457.
• Saddle for the Cardio Line 3000 series: replacement saddle for the Cardio Line 3000 series.

Which Ergo-Fit accessory suits you?

With these accessories, your bike determines the choice first, and your goal comes second.

You work with clients who cannot fully bend their knee or hip: choose the adjustable cranks. By adjusting the flexion and extension angle, someone recovering from knee or hip surgery can start cycling before the full range of motion has returned, and you increase the range step by step.

The saddle of your Cardio Line 400, 450 or 457 is worn or damaged: go for the saddle for the 400 series. That way the seating position stays the same as the one your clients, or you yourself, are used to training in.

You have a bike from the Cardio Line 3000 series: choose the saddle made specifically for that series, because the saddles are made per series.

Feet slip off the pedals: replace the pedal straps of the 400 series. Especially with older users or people with less strength in their legs, good straps keep the foot in place and make the movement safe.

What to look for when choosing Ergo-Fit accessories?

The right series

Always check the name of your model on the frame or in the manual. The accessories here are made per series: 400 series or 3000 series. If you are unsure, send us the type number or a photo of your bike and we will look up the right part for you.

Rehabilitation or replacement

Saddles and straps are replacement parts for normal wear and tear. The adjustable cranks are a different kind of accessory: they extend what your ergometer can do and are mainly of interest to practices and care facilities. If you have bigger plans for your practice, also take a look at the fitness equipment for physiotherapy practices.

Installation and maintenance

You can usually replace a saddle or pedal strap yourself. If your bike is used intensively in a practice, periodic maintenance by a technician is sensible, so that wear is spotted in time and the resistance stays accurate.

Our advice: replace the saddle and pedal straps as soon as they show visible wear, before they affect the training posture, and always choose the version for your series. If you work in rehabilitation after knee or hip surgery, the adjustable cranks are the purchase that opens up the most new possibilities.

Who are Ergo-Fit exercise bike accessories suitable for?

• Physiotherapists and rehabilitation centres: the adjustable cranks make an ergometer usable for clients with limited mobility in the knee or hip.
• Care facilities and practices with multiple users: original saddles and straps keep the bike reliable with daily use.
• Home users with an Ergo-Fit ergometer: replace worn parts with the original and keep your bike in top condition.

Less suitable if you have a bike from another brand: these parts are made for the Cardio Line series from Ergo-Fit. If you are thinking about a new bike instead of parts, take a look at the professional exercise bikes.

Need help choosing?

Would you like to buy Ergo-Fit exercise bike accessories but are you not quite sure which part best suits your bike and your wishes? We are happy to help. You can reach our fitness specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, send an email or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Ergo-Fit exercise bike accessories

What do adjustable cranks do?

With adjustable cranks you set how far the knee and hip bend and extend while pedalling. If you make the movement smaller, someone with limited mobility, for example after knee or hip surgery, can already cycle. As recovery progresses, you make the movement larger again. This way you use one ergometer for clients with very different abilities.

Does the saddle of the 400 series also fit the 3000 series?

No, there is a separate saddle for the Cardio Line 3000 series. The saddle of the 400 series is intended for the Cardio Line 400, 450 and 457. Choose the saddle that belongs to your series, so that the mounting and the seating position are correct.

How do I know which Cardio Line I have?

The model name is usually on the frame, on the console or in the manual. If you cannot find it, send us a photo of your bike and the type plate, and we will check which part you need.

Can I fit the parts myself?

In most cases you can replace a saddle or a set of pedal straps yourself with simple tools. With the adjustable cranks it is wise to follow the installation instructions carefully or ask for help, because the settings directly affect the pedalling movement of your clients.