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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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