Patent ID: 8092352
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise when positioned in a forward facing orientation, comprising: a frame; a first lower front mounting point comprising a multiple element load distribution arrangement comprising a plurality of resistive elements substantially centrally positioned relative to the frame and about which the frame pivots; a second upper rear mounting point comprising a pin defining an axis substantially representing a line joining the second upper rear mounting point and the first lower front mounting point; a seat connected to said frame and configured to support the user; and a wheel positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with said wheel; a steering linkage connected to the frame, the steering linkage configured to rotate a steering tube within a head tube fixedly mounted to a forward portion of the frame in response to leaning by the user, the steering tube connected to a steering mechanism; wherein said frame is configured to pivot about the axis in response to leaning by the user and further wherein the first lower front mounting point is positioned lower than and forward of the second upper rear mounting point relative to the user; wherein leaning by the user in a first horizontal direction causes the forward portion of the frame, steering tube, and the seat to move in the first horizontal direction, and a bottom bracket and a rear portion of the frame to move in a second horizontal direction opposite the first horizontal direction.