Patent ID: 7736281

Claim:
An exercise machine comprising a frame, said frame comprising a base, a seat mounted to a rear portion of said frame and a display mounted to a forward portion of said frame, a resistance force generating assembly being disposed generally below a portion of said display, said resistance force generating assembly being disposed within a first housing, a second housing being formed separate of said first housing, said second housing being nonmoveably secured to said frame and being disposed generally rearward of said first housing, an opening being defined between said first and said second housings, said opening being wider at a location proximate said base than at an elevation higher than said location and at least a portion of said second housing being positioned forward of a generally vertical plane defined along a forwardmost portion of said seat, an adjustable reading support being supported by said frame, said reading support being adjustable from said forward portion of said frame toward and away from said seat of said machine, said reading support comprising a standard with at least two holes and a plunger rod that is connected to a locking finger, said locking finger being capable of selective registry with either of said at least two holes.