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GameBike and GameBike Pro
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Testimonials
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"Hello Lori,
Just wanted to let you know the bike
arrived Friday. It took about 30 minutes
to assemble and I was off and riding. My
first ride lasted about an hour and a
half. It wasn't planned that way it just
happened. Again last night I rode, an
another hour slipped by.
I have
never been a "Gamer" before, but now I
see why the kids spend hours in front of
the TV. The addictive/challenging nature
of the games keeps them hooked.
Now
combined with the GameBike there is no
excuse in having overweight
kids/parents! This is the future of
exercise! A distraction so great that
you don't realize you are exercising.
Time flies by on the GameBike instead of
dragging along waiting for the buzzer to
signal your release from a torturous
machine.
I have
owned all sorts of exercise equipment
and this is the only one that didn't
make me want to get done with it as soon
as I can. The GameBike feels very well
made and with the availability of games,
I know I will not tire of it like I have
others."
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Gary Hughes |
“I recently purchased a GameBike
(three months ago). It is an
amazing machine. I
am really enjoying it! I would
be very interested in beta
testing Island Worlds. I have
never found anything that keeps
me engrossed in exercising like
the GameBike. I am currently
using Yourself Fitness and the
GameBike on a daily basis. Prior
to purchasing the GameBike, I
was definitely a proud member of
the older couch potato
generation, and now, I am
exercising about 45-60 minutes
per day. I can tell you that I
am seeing the results! I’ve
tried just about every
exergaming program out there so
I am familiar with the concept.
Games like Myst are among my
favorites and I’ve actually been
looking for something like
Island Worlds to use with my
GameBike.”
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Rachel
Loyd,
57
years and still having fun!
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Frequently
Asked Questions
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What
is the GameBike? |
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The GameBike is an indoor stationary
bike that acts as a controller for Playstation®
and PS2®
(Playstation2) game consoles.
The GameBike is solidly constructed with
steel tubing and comes with a comfortable seat.
It utilizes magnetic-resistance, for a smooth
quiet ride. |
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Does the GameBike work with the Xbox,
GameCube or PC? |
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Yes! You can use the GameBike with other game
consoles, including the Xbox®,
GameCube®
and even your PC. To do this you must
purchase the adapter kit. It's available on the
page where you purchase the GameBike. |
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What
is the difference between the GameBike and
GameBike Pro? |
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The GameBike Pro works exactly like the
GameBike
when playing games. The main difference is that
the GameBike Pro is designed to be used 8 hours
a day, 7 days a week. It's designed to be used by
health clubs, hotels and other commercial
facilities. The GameBike Pro also comes with a fitness
computer, featuring multiple heart rate control
programs, along with six additional user programs. |
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Who uses the GameBike? |
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The GameBike
can be used by the
whole family (ages 8 to
90+). It can be used as a single stand
alone unit or you can
play up to four GameBike's at one time
with PS2 (Playstation2), using multi-tap.
The
GameBike comes in two sizes,
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Small: for users 3-feet 11-inches to 5-feet 5-inches tall.
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Large: for users 5-feet 1-inch
to 6-feet 7-inches tall.
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How Does it Work? |
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The pedals control your speed in the game and
the handlebars (or steering wheel) control the steering. All other
functions can be accessed using the built-in
game controller. |
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Which games are compatible with the
GameBike? |
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The GameBike works best with
racing games.
See
the List of Tested Games. |
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What functions does the GameBike have? |
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You can adjust the force required to turn the
pedals. The
magnetic resistance is smooth, quiet, and
friction-free. The pedals control your
speed in the game, and the handlebars (or
steering wheel) control the
steering. The
bike doesn't always have to be used
interactively, just unplug the interface and it
becomes a standard fitness bike. |
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Why was the GameBike Created? |
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The GameBike is the brain child of orthopedic
surgeons Dr. Craig Davis and Dr. Ted Parks who
are both concerned about the increasing childhood obesity rates.
They set out to design something that would take
the boredom out of exercise and would help
children from “8 to 80+” improve fitness levels
while also burning calories. The GameBike is their
answer to an inactive lifestyle that sees
children average 5-8 hours a week playing
sedentary games and adults watching too much TV. |
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GameBike in the News
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Harlem Globetrotters get
their Competitive spirit
soaring on GameBike's.
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