Patent ID: 8062190
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A stationary exercise bicycle comprising: a base frame including a front portion and a rear portion, the base frame adapted to rest on a surface defining a reference plane; a front frame extending upwardly from the front portion of the base frame; a resistance assembly mounted on the front frame; a rear frame extending upwardly from the rear portion of the base frame at a distance from the front frame such that there is an open space between the front frame and the rear frame, the open space configured to allow a user to step through the open space between the front frame and the rear frame; a seat support assembly mounted on the rear frame, the seat support assembly including, first and second pedals coupled to the base frame for rotation about an axis and adapted to be propelled by the user's feet, the first and second pedals rotating along a closed circular path defining four equal length sectors, wherein one of the four equal length sectors is a downward and backward sector, wherein a periphery of the first reference sector intersects the downward and backward sector for every position of the seat along the track; a mast extending upwardly from the front frame, the mast including a lower portion and an upper portion; a control console mounted on the upper portion of the mast; and a handle assembly mounted on the upper portion of the mast.