Patent ID: 8057364

Claim:
A stationary exercise bicycle, comprising: a frame having front and rear sockets; a pedal assembly mounted to the frame; a seat adjustably mounted in the rear socket, the seat being adjustable in the fore and aft directions relative to the rear socket; a flywheel mounted to the frame and coupled to the pedal assembly via a chain thereby forming a dual chain tension device; and a handlebar adjustably mounted in the front socket, the handlebar including at least one handle that provides multiple gripping positions for a rider's hands; wherein the seat and handlebar are adjustable to facilitate the rider riding the stationary exercise bicycle in multiple positions to simulate different bicycle riding conditions, the multiple positions including, a standing position where the rider's center of gravity is over or in front of the pedal assembly, a sitting position where the rider's center of gravity is behind the pedal assembly, and different gripping positions on the handlebar; and wherein the dual chain tension device facilitates a smooth transition between the sitting and standing positions.