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Bicycling exercise apparatus with multiple element load dispersion

  • US 9,446,277 B2
  • Filed: 05/11/2015
  • Issued: 09/20/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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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.

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