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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups
might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. My first thought was to build a cradle out of wood. The stabilizers are tubes that are 25" long with a 3" diameter. Start with a 2x6. The following are all end views: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Cut a channel for the axle: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue (screw?) a 1x6 on top to secure the axle (the "o"): =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue 45 degree shoulders to make the cradle: X X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Secure the cradle to the stablizer with straps or clamps. It will need to be tight enough that the cradle won't slide around the tube. Is this a poor solution? Are there better ones? Thanks -- |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
LurfysMa wrote: Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. My first thought was to build a cradle out of wood. The stabilizers are tubes that are 25" long with a 3" diameter. Start with a 2x6. The following are all end views: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Cut a channel for the axle: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue (screw?) a 1x6 on top to secure the axle (the "o"): =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue 45 degree shoulders to make the cradle: X X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Secure the cradle to the stablizer with straps or clamps. It will need to be tight enough that the cradle won't slide around the tube. Is this a poor solution? Are there better ones? Thanks -- sounds fair . I would be tempted to make it bigger , out of a piece of plywood with two 2 x 2 strips like your cradle and use 4 wheels or large castors. you would then lift the front end and put the dolly under it , lift the back end to push it around . The 4 wheels make it more stable than trying to use straps to hold it in place . I would add a piece of scrap carpet to pad the wood frame. otherwise just drill a hole through the stabilizer bar at the front and get two castors like on a supermarket cart. |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:45:47 -0800, LurfysMa
wrote: Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. My first thought was to build a cradle out of wood. The stabilizers are tubes that are 25" long with a 3" diameter. Start with a 2x6. The following are all end views: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Cut a channel for the axle: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue (screw?) a 1x6 on top to secure the axle (the "o"): =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue 45 degree shoulders to make the cradle: X X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Secure the cradle to the stablizer with straps or clamps. It will need to be tight enough that the cradle won't slide around the tube. Is this a poor solution? Are there better ones? Thanks My kid got a scooter, a blue plastic board with four caster wheels. There are examples he http://www.fit-senior.com/acatalog/F...Games_462.html I was eyeballing his scooter to use around teh house to move heavy items. Maybe this is the simple solution you want. Just guessing..... tom @ www.YourMoneySavingTips.com |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
"LurfysMa" wrote in message ... Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. You just need to make the built in wheels bigger somehow. Wrap them with tape? Take them off and mold resin around them? Cut an "expander" out of very thick rubber and superglue it on? Make an expander out of multiple layers of plywood, and epoxy it on? Wrap the outside with duct or plumbers tape. Bob |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
"LurfysMa" wrote in message ... Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. From the link you furnished: "Oversized Transportation Wheels For Added Mobility" Why not order these wheels and fix it right? lee |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:26:41 -0500, Tom The Great
wrote: On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:45:47 -0800, LurfysMa wrote: Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. My first thought was to build a cradle out of wood. The stabilizers are tubes that are 25" long with a 3" diameter. Start with a 2x6. The following are all end views: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Cut a channel for the axle: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue (screw?) a 1x6 on top to secure the axle (the "o"): =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue 45 degree shoulders to make the cradle: X X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Secure the cradle to the stablizer with straps or clamps. It will need to be tight enough that the cradle won't slide around the tube. Is this a poor solution? Are there better ones? Thanks My kid got a scooter, a blue plastic board with four caster wheels. There are examples he http://www.fit-senior.com/acatalog/F...Games_462.html I was eyeballing his scooter to use around teh house to move heavy items. Maybe this is the simple solution you want. Thanks for that link. I am afraid that the wheels might be too small. Let me know if you try moving something that weighs over 100 lbs on carpet. I did a quick search for scooters, dollies, and carts, but didnl;t turn up anything better. -- |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:11:51 -0800, "Bob F"
wrote: "LurfysMa" wrote in message .. . Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. You just need to make the built in wheels bigger somehow. Wrap them with tape? Take them off and mold resin around them? Cut an "expander" out of very thick rubber and superglue it on? Make an expander out of multiple layers of plywood, and epoxy it on? Wrap the outside with duct or plumbers tape. The built-in wheels are just that -- built in. The opening wouldn't take a wheel more than maybe .25" larger. -- |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:46:16 -0600, "lee houston"
wrote: "LurfysMa" wrote in message .. . Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. From the link you furnished: "Oversized Transportation Wheels For Added Mobility" Why not order these wheels and fix it right? Hmmm... I read that as describing the wheels that come with it. I don't think they offer an add-on feature of larger wheels. The word "oversized" is a bit misleading for the wheel it has, but I took that to be marketing BS. But I'll send them an email and ask. If they have something, that would be the way to go. -- |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
"LurfysMa" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:11:51 -0800, "Bob F" wrote: "LurfysMa" wrote in message .. . Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. You just need to make the built in wheels bigger somehow. Wrap them with tape? Take them off and mold resin around them? Cut an "expander" out of very thick rubber and superglue it on? Make an expander out of multiple layers of plywood, and epoxy it on? Wrap the outside with duct or plumbers tape. The built-in wheels are just that -- built in. The opening wouldn't take a wheel more than maybe .25" larger. Looking at the picture, I thought they were the round "pads" at the ends of the front supports. I've seen other equipment that way. Bob |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:31:03 -0800, "Bob F"
wrote: "LurfysMa" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:11:51 -0800, "Bob F" wrote: "LurfysMa" wrote in message .. . Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. You just need to make the built in wheels bigger somehow. Wrap them with tape? Take them off and mold resin around them? Cut an "expander" out of very thick rubber and superglue it on? Make an expander out of multiple layers of plywood, and epoxy it on? Wrap the outside with duct or plumbers tape. The built-in wheels are just that -- built in. The opening wouldn't take a wheel more than maybe .25" larger. Looking at the picture, I thought they were the round "pads" at the ends of the front supports. I've seen other equipment that way. Bob Look about half way down this page: http://www.servicecaster.com/bassick.htm There is a caster that comes with a sleeve. If (big if) the bike support is strong enough and won't gall and work loose from the sleeve, you can drill and insert one at each corner. There are variations of these, but this is an example. We did something like this with a pipe-based support base on furniture in a jail. It also needed a snap lock/clip to hold the sleeve in place, but that was easy to get. People convert things like this all the time, so if you call a supplier, they should be able to get you the best solution. The other big if is what you are willing to pay. Quality casters begin around $ 100 for a set of 4. Cheaper and they're soft metal that will fold aound the caster insert. Curtis L. Russell Odenton, MD (USA) Just someone on two wheels... |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:13:28 -0500, Curtis L. Russell
wrote: Look about half way down this page: http://www.servicecaster.com/bassick.htm There is a caster that comes with a sleeve. If (big if) the bike support is strong enough and won't gall and work loose from the sleeve, you can drill and insert one at each corner. There are variations of these, but this is an example. We did something like this with a pipe-based support base on furniture in a jail. It also needed a snap lock/clip to hold the sleeve in place, but that was easy to get. Or here http://www.servicecaster.com/colson.htm at the bottom of the page. |
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How to make a recumbent stationary bike more portable
On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:45:16 -0800, LurfysMa
wrote: On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:26:41 -0500, Tom The Great wrote: On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:45:47 -0800, LurfysMa wrote: Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. My first thought was to build a cradle out of wood. The stabilizers are tubes that are 25" long with a 3" diameter. Start with a 2x6. The following are all end views: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Cut a channel for the axle: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue (screw?) a 1x6 on top to secure the axle (the "o"): =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue 45 degree shoulders to make the cradle: X X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Secure the cradle to the stablizer with straps or clamps. It will need to be tight enough that the cradle won't slide around the tube. Is this a poor solution? Are there better ones? Thanks My kid got a scooter, a blue plastic board with four caster wheels. There are examples he http://www.fit-senior.com/acatalog/F...Games_462.html I was eyeballing his scooter to use around teh house to move heavy items. Maybe this is the simple solution you want. Thanks for that link. I am afraid that the wheels might be too small. Let me know if you try moving something that weighs over 100 lbs on carpet. I did a quick search for scooters, dollies, and carts, but didnl;t turn up anything better. I had to more a large computer hutch to paint walls. I found carpet slide glides at Lowes. They are plastic/teflon disks that create a low-friction surface on carpet. Cheap too. Might work here, but guessing..... tom @ www.YourMoneyMakingIdeas.com |
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On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:29:05 -0800, LurfysMa
wrote: I was trying to keep it as small (and unobtrusive) as possible, but I see how a little 4-wheel dolly would be more stable. I think I'd still need to strap it on so it didn't jump/slip off, but those straps could be much lighter. Do you plan to push or pull the whole thing on four wheels? How about lifting up one end and pulling it from one room to the other? After all, you're doing this for exercise, and there are more than lungs, heart, and legs. |
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On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:39:00 -0500, mm
wrote: On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:29:05 -0800, LurfysMa wrote: I was trying to keep it as small (and unobtrusive) as possible, but I see how a little 4-wheel dolly would be more stable. I think I'd still need to strap it on so it didn't jump/slip off, but those straps could be much lighter. Do you plan to push or pull the whole thing on four wheels? Whichever works. How about lifting up one end and pulling it from one room to the other? After all, you're doing this for exercise, and there are more than lungs, heart, and legs. If it were just about exercise, that would be fine. But dragging it across carpet would take a toll on the carpet over time and get me in hot water with the boss. -- |
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On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:21:05 -0500, Curtis L. Russell
wrote: On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:13:28 -0500, Curtis L. Russell wrote: Look about half way down this page: http://www.servicecaster.com/bassick.htm There is a caster that comes with a sleeve. If (big if) the bike support is strong enough and won't gall and work loose from the sleeve, you can drill and insert one at each corner. There are variations of these, but this is an example. We did something like this with a pipe-based support base on furniture in a jail. It also needed a snap lock/clip to hold the sleeve in place, but that was easy to get. Or here http://www.servicecaster.com/colson.htm at the bottom of the page. Thanks for the links -- |
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On 17 Jan 2007 23:48:24 -0800, wrote: LurfysMa wrote: Sorry to cross-post, but I'm hoping someone in one of these groups might have an idea. I just purchased a LifeCore recumbent stationary bike, model 900rb. Here is the web page: http://www.lifecorefitness.com/products.asp?id=2 Like most of these small home units, it has wheels built into the front stabilizer bar. These wheels probably work on hard floors, but they are way too small for carpet. I would like to be able to move the bike between two adjacent rooms, both of which are carpeted. There is also a low metal threshhold between the rooms, so the wheels will need to be at least 3-4" in diameter. I would appreciate suggestions on how to do this. My first thought was to build a cradle out of wood. The stabilizers are tubes that are 25" long with a 3" diameter. Start with a 2x6. The following are all end views: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Cut a channel for the axle: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue (screw?) a 1x6 on top to secure the axle (the "o"): =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Glue 45 degree shoulders to make the cradle: X X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX =============== XXXXXXXoXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Secure the cradle to the stablizer with straps or clamps. It will need to be tight enough that the cradle won't slide around the tube. Is this a poor solution? Are there better ones? Thanks -- sounds fair . I would be tempted to make it bigger , out of a piece of plywood with two 2 x 2 strips like your cradle and use 4 wheels or large castors. you would then lift the front end and put the dolly under it , lift the back end to push it around . The 4 wheels make it more stable than trying to use straps to hold it in place. I was trying to keep it as small (and unobtrusive) as possible, but I see how a little 4-wheel dolly would be more stable. I think I'd still need to strap it on so it didn't jump/slip off, but those straps could be much lighter. I would add a piece of scrap carpet to pad the wood frame. That's a good idea. I'm not too worried about scratching the bottom of the stabilizer tube, but the carpet will also make a more secure fit. otherwise just drill a hole through the stabilizer bar at the front and get two castors like on a supermarket cart. I'd prefer not to drill into the stabilizer tubes. Would castors ne large enough to lift it out of the carpet? I was thinking more like 4"-6" rubber wheels -- like a dolly. I'm not sure how relevant this is, but I have a Concept II Model C rowing machine (Models D and E are newer). It's sort of a longish contraption (well over 12 feet, although splits in the middle for moving and storage) but for movement between rooms they have a couple of small wheels on the front that are attached to extensions angled up about 30 degrees, so that the wheels don't touch the floor when the erg is lying flat. But if you lift the rear you can push (pull) the machine around on the small wheels, sort of like a wheel barrow. It's fairly convenient although one sometimes needs a lot of room to get the thing turned to fit through a door or rolled down a hallway. |
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