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An exercise apparatus that is powered by a simulated rowing motion is described. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, slide rail, lever arm, steering mechanism and drive mechanism which together require the use of both the rider's upper and lower body muscles. A portion of the steering cables an

An exercise apparatus that is powered by a simulated rowing motion is described. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, slide rail, lever arm, steering mechanism and drive mechanism which together require the use of both the rider's upper and lower body muscles. A portion of the steering cables and drive mechanism are contained within a hollow portion of the lever arm. This containment provides added safety to the rider and reduces the likelihood of the cables or chain catching in either the clothing of the rider or objects the rider passes while riding the exercise apparatus. A stand is demountably engaged to the rear axle, providing the option of using the exercise apparatus as a stationary exercise machine.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise apparatus propelled by a simulated rowing motion to exercise the upper and lower body muscles, comprising:(a) a frame with a main support member having a front, top, bottom and rear portion, wherein a slide rail extends along the top portion of said support me

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise apparatus propelled by a simulated rowing motion to exercise the upper and lower body muscles, comprising:(a) a frame with a main support member having a front, top, bottom and rear portion, wherein a slide rail extends along the top portion of said support member, said front portion including a front fork rotatable around an axis of said front portion and attached to the front portion of said support member, said rear portion including a rear fork extending from said rear portion, and said support member and said slide rail lie in a common central vertical plane of said apparatus;(b) a lever arm rotatably connected below said slide rail to the bottom portion of said support member at a fulcrum of said lever arm and rotatable between a forward and rearward position, said lever arm including a steering bar pivotally attached thereto;(c) a seat in sliding communication with said slide rail;(d) a foot rest attached to each side of said support member proximate the front portion;(e) a front wheel rotatably attached to said front fork;(f) steering means for translating a rotational displacement of said steering bar to an angular displacement of said front fork;(g) a rear wheel having a hub rotatably attached to said rear fork; and(h) drive means for translating a rotational displacement of said lever arm to a rotational displacement of said rear wheel, wherein said drive means tends to return the lever arm to its forward position when a rotational force is not being applied against said lever arm.