StairCycle

Juniper Foo | Jul 12, 2005

Here's a bike you can really step up to. And down. Cardiovascular ultrasound specialist and inventor Craig Ridenhour, who spent seven years coming up with the StairCycle, describes his mode of transportation as a "cross between an adult-sized scooter and stair climber that moves you". An additional mounting device turns the StairCycle into a stationary stepper machine for home use. All in, a pretty nifty fitness contraption that allows you to bask in the great outdoors and all that passing attention. Wonder if one can hook up the ThighMaster and ButtMaster at the same time for an all-round workout.

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Price: US$995 (including US$200 for mounting device)
Availability: Staircycle.com
Device: Stair climber-powered bicycle
Basic specs: Adult version comes with eight speeds, children's with three speeds, onboard computer to track miles and time for exercise programs, integrated Curvilinear Drive System

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