Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Patent
1996-12-02
1999-06-29
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
A63B 6916
Patent
active
059160675
ABSTRACT:
A system for converting a bicycle into a bicycle exerciser comprises a bicycle exerciser support having a base stably resting on the ground, the base having a pair of divergent integrally attached side legs. A pair of upwardly projecting support arms are integrally attached to the base side legs, and merge at their upper ends into a female coupling member. A complementary male coupling member is attached by means of a bracket to the seat tube of a conventional bicycle, under the seat thereof. Thus, the bicycle can be installed on the support by simply vertically resting the male coupling member onto the female load-bearing coupling member, for idling the rear tire which then becomes spaced over ground. A drag device comprising a dragging endless belt engages the rear tire, for selectively dragging the tire and offering resistance to the now stationary bicycle driver when pedalling. Lateral stabilizers are also provided on the support for attachment to the bicycle frame away from the seat, to reduce tilting and rocking of the bicycle during use.
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Crow Stephen R.
Martineau Fran.cedilla.ois
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