Recumbent bicycle

Abstract

An exercise machine has a number of features relating to ease of use. The machine has a widened step through design, improved foot straps, an adjustable reading display or a pivotal arm rest.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . An adjustable seat assembly for a seated exercise device, the adjustable seat assembly comprising a support framework, a seat positioned above and supported by the support framework, a slide plate being mounted to the support framework, the seat being positioned over the slide plate, the slide plate being mounted at an angle to substantially horizontal, and the seat and the slide plate being connected by rollers such that that the seat is secured against vertically upward removal of the seat from the slide plate. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the rollers are mounted to the seat and wherein the slide plate comprises at least one channel, the rollers being positioned within the at least one channel. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one channel of the slide plate comprises a first channel and a second channel, the first channel and the second channel being on opposite sides of the slide plate. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the first channel and the second channel comprise inwardly extending channels that are positioned on lateral sides of the plate. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 3 , wherein a framework connects the rollers to the seat. 
     
     
         7 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the framework extends forward and aft of the rollers. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the framework has a full framework length and the at least one channel has a full channel length, the full framework length being shorter than the full channel length. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the seat comprises at least a first cushion supported on the framework. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the first cushion comprises a bottom cushion and the seat comprises a second cushion that comprises a back cushion. 
     
     
         11 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 2  further comprising a seat lock, the seat lock comprising a handle that is positioned proximate a forward portion of the seat. 
     
     
         12 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the handle allows the seat to lock for movement relative to the slide plate when the handle is manipulated and wherein the handle allows the seat to lock against movement when the handle is released. 
     
     
         13 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the seat comprises a front side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side, the handle extending along at least a portion of the front side and at least a portion of at least one of the first lateral side and the second lateral side. 
     
     
         14 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the handle extends along at least a portion of the front side and at least a portion of the first lateral side and a portion of the second lateral side. 
     
     
         15 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the seat comprises a front side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side, the handle extending along at least a portion of the first lateral side and at least a portion of the second lateral side. 
     
     
         16 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 6  further comprising at least one moveable armrest, the moveable armrest being capable of pivoting relative to the seat. 
     
     
         17 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one moveable armrest is capable of pivoting upward and rearward. 
     
     
         18 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one moveable armrest is capable of pivoting outward and rearward. 
     
     
         19 . The adjustable seat assembly of  claim 6  further comprising an armrest assembly comprising a generally u-shaped armrest support, a first armrest supported by the u-shaped armrest support and a second armrest supported by the u-shaped armrest support.