Exercise Bike With Adjustable Ground Support

Abstract

A highly adjustable stationary exercise bicycle for tall or large individuals is presented incorporating a number of features specifically designed for larger stationary bicycle users. The bicycle includes infinitely adjustable vertical and horizontal seat heights and positions as well as infinitely adjustable horizontal handle bar heights. The bicycle further includes extendable front and rear support mechanisms that increase the footprint of the stationary bicycle to provide additional stability for tall or large users. The extendable foot may be included in the front, rear, or both.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A support system for an adjustable stationary exercise bicycle to provide additional support and stability, the support system comprising:
 a bicycle frame;   an adjustable seat mounted to the frame;   adjustable handlebars mounted to the frame;   a base support bar; and   an extendable front and rear support elements attached to the base support bar.   
     
     
         2 . The bicycle of  claim 1  wherein the front and rear support elements may be independently extended or retracted. 
     
     
         3 . The bicycle of  claim 1  wherein the front and rear support elements may be locked in place by means of a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The bicycle of  claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises one or more pop pins and pop pins holes. 
     
     
         5 . The bicycle of  claim 3  wherein said locking mechanism includes a quick release lever. 
     
     
         6 . The bicycle of  claim 1 , wherein said base support comprises C-channel tubing. 
     
     
         7 . The bicycle of  claim 1  wherein the front and rear support elements have a cross-section that is smaller than the C-channel tubing for said base support element such that said front and rear support members may slide within said base frame. 
     
     
         8 . The bicycle of  claim 1 , wherein the front and rear support elements include adjustable pads on the floor-facing side. 
     
     
         9 . The bicycle of  claim 1 , 
     
     
         10 . The bicycle of  claim 1 , 
     
     
         11 . The bicycle of  claim 1 , 
     
     
         12 . The bicycle of  claim 1 , 
     
     
         13 . A stationary bike, comprising:
 a frame;   a base; and   at least one extendable support member coupled to the base.