Convertible exercise bicycle
OwnerStanley J. Mikina, John A. Mikinainventors
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Abstract
A convertible exercising bicycle enabling oscillating the bicycle seat and rider, substantially up and down so as to exercise the rider's body by subjecting it to accelerations such as when riding a horse or in jogging or running. Means are provided to convert the bicycle to a fixed exercising machine suitable for indoor use. Also additional means are provided to allow for less strenuous exercise for elderly riders and the like.
Claims4
In a convertible exercise bicycle comprising front and rear wheels, a seat, a pedal and driving mechanism for oscillating said seat substantially vertically, a stowable and expandable stand comprising a substantially U-shaped member surrounding said rear wheel, a spring clip for normally holding said stand horizontally in the raised position, and a pair of foldable bars attached to the sides of said U-shaped member and normally held upwardly closely adjacent said rear wheel, and means for spreading said bars outwardly and locking them when said stand is moved to the ground engaging position so as to lift the rear wheel from the ground to enable free rotation thereof, said bars thereby providing safe lateral support to said stand when the stationary bicycle is used as a jogging exercise machine.
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