Patent ID: 9446277
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A63B

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise when positioned in a forward facing orientation, comprising: a base; a lower front pivoting point connected to the base and an upper rear pivoting axial member positioned a fixed distance above the base; the lower front pivoting point and the upper rear pivoting axial member comprising a multiple component resistive element arrangement and collectively defining an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation forming a fixed angle relative to the base of 30 to 45 degrees, sloping upward in a rearward direction from the front pivoting point to the upper rear pivoting axial member; a set of pedals located above the base; and a swing arm assembly fixedly attached to the base and comprising articulation hardware including a swing arm configured to attach to a steering tube and rotate the steering tube and a connecting arm rotatably connected to the swing arm; wherein leaning by the user results in rotation of the steering tube by movement of the swing arm and connecting arm.