Excel 286 Dual-Action Fan Exercise Bike

Here's the no-impact way to shed the weight and tone up your body. Ever seen anoverweight cyclist? That's because in the toughest races those guys can burn up to 9,000 calories in a single day! All because cycling uses the biggest muscles in your body... quads, glutes, calves, lower back, even abs! And the Excel 286's dual-action design goes one step further than ordinary bikes because you're working your upper body too! It's a total workout that's fun, too: Fan resistance unit gives steady, progressive resistance and a cool breeze as you work out. Display panel shows: speed, time, distance and calories burned. Padded, adjustable seat for comfort and customized fit. Durable steel frame holds up to 250 lbs. Measures 37 1/4 x 27 1/4 x 8", weighs 53 lbs. Hey, you don't have to race the Tour de France, but you do owe it to yourself to get healthy. Get yours today... order! Please Note: This is a Heavy / Bulky item. $10.00 for heavy / bulky shipping and handling will be charged in addition to regular shipping and handling. Fitness Quest Excel 286 Bike.
Customer Review: This exercise bike does exactly what I was looking for....
The seat is very uncomfortable, and there are no gears in case I might want to challenge myself.Going to put all that aside and try to get the best work out I can,,,,Here comes the Summer....
Customer Review: exercise bike
I am really happy with it the best thing I like about it, it tells me how many calories I have burned up, it was easy to assemble and I was surprised how fast I received it, it only took 3 days to get it. The only thing I don't like about it, I wish there was a way to adjust the tension on it.

When you go out on the road while cycling, you are putting yourself into the midst of one of the nation's most dangerous thoroughfares. Traffic, potholes, angry animals, unobservant pedestrians, and a whole collection of other issues stand in your way and might cause you problems. These are just a few of the common issues you might encounter while on the road.

Punctures

It will happen, and if you are prepared for it, you can often ensure it is only a mild inconvenience. However, there are many instances in which a puncture can be completely avoided, saving you that hassle and potential danger. Remember to do the following:

Be aware of the line you are riding. Go around any obstacles, potholes, or broken items in the road way.

Use as Kevlar belted tire. This will keep most things from penetrating your tire's tread and causing a flat. Check your tires after every ride for debris - many punctures are caused by items you might have picked up days before that have worked their way deeply into the tread over time.

Check Tire pressure every day you go out if possible. Your tubes will naturally lose poundage on a daily basis due to the regular leakage of air. This can lead to slower, poorly responsive tires that eventually bend your rims and puncture easily.

Potholes

Potholes are a horrific problem that can ruin your rims, throw you from your bike or even cause you to disrupt traffic. To avoid potholes at all costs, follow these simple tips:

Look for normal pothole locations on your regular routes. Plan ahead and know where and when to avoid them. Look for varying conditions in the roadway and locations where potholes tend to appear more often than in others.

A pothole is like a broken bottle - a massive hazard. Go around potholes, but always check for traffic first. If you are with other riders, make sure to signal well in advance and look for them to move themselves.

If you can and do not have the space or time to go around a pothole, jump over it. It may not be a good thing to do to your bike's frame, but a jump will keep you from going over your handle bars or puncturing a tire.

Railroad Tracks

Railroad tracks cannot be avoided. If you come across them, you have little choice but to go over them. However, if you approach them carefully, you can keep from slipping or getting caught when you do.

Go slowly and watch for every possible detail in the tracks. They are rough and can be sharp, so make sure you do not get caught in them and puncture a tire inadvertently.

Raise your body slightly off the seat to even out weight and keep the chatter to a minimum when riding. Your body will absorb much of the shock and keep you level.

Always cross tracks perpendicularly. If you try to cross at an angle, you tire will get stuck, taking you off the seat or puncturing a tire altogether.

Other Problems

There are many other problems you need to look out for on the road. Here is a sample of just a few that you should always look out for and ride around whenever you find them:

Painted Lines

Oil Slicks

Wet Metal

Wet Leaves

Sewer Grates

If you can avoid these obstacles and keep yourself safe while riding, you can ensure that you do not fall victim to the all too real risk of ending up on the ground, or with a punctured tire. Ride carefully and ride with hazards in mind - they are all around you.

Tony Brian is a freelance writer for outdoor sports magazines and a contributing writer for tippman paint ball markers specializing in hazards, obstacles and kingman spyder mr-1.

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