Prone bicycle
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Mar 30, 1999
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Jan 2, 1997
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May 26, 1995
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The present invention is a bicycle which permits the rider to operate the bicycle while in the prone position. A novel sling is provided to support the torso of the rider. The sling is a hammock-style sling which supports the rider comfortably and enables the rider to go much farther, without tiring, than other prone bicycles. Further, the sling is made of nylon, or other fabric, which allows the rider's chest cavity to expand in order to facilitate breathing. And, unlike other prone bicycle designs, there is no sliding up and down with this hammock-style sling. A telescoping frame and pivoting handgrips enables the rider to adjust the bicycle to his or her own body dimensions. The present invention provides less wind resistance due to the prone position of the rider. Also, the alignment of the arms and hands with the legs and feet allows the pushing force of the legs and feet to be opposite to, and in line with, the pushing force of the arms and hands. This alignment eliminates moments and the resultant forces from developing relative to the rider's body and therefore eliminates much wasted effort.
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