The PCGamerBike is an

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that can interact with

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s. It uses

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s to produce resistance which makes the bike relatively quiet in operation, and comes with

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that will automatically logs

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burned, distance and speed to a daily graph.

Types

There are two versions of the PCGamerBike; the ''PCGamerBike Mini'' and the ''PCGamerBike Recumbent''. The ''PCGamerBike Mini'' is a compact exercise bike, and the ''PCGamerBike Recumbent'' is a full-sized recumbent exercise bike.

Use

The PCGamerBike is configurable and as a result can interact with a broad range of

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. They are typically used to control character(s) in a game, or a character's vehicle, such as a

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, by pedaling forward or backward, to move the character in those directions. Side to side controls require the use of a

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, which can be used in accompaniment with the bike. When used with driving and

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, character speed is proportional to pedal speed. The PCGamerBike Mini can be used with any game that supports a keyboard, as it is connected via a

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as a

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. The resistance of the pedals on the ''PCGamerBike Recumbent'' can be adjusted to the player's preference and will also vary depending on certain in-game situations, for example, in a situation when the character is going up or down hill.

Awards

The PCGamerBike received the 2007 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award.

References

External links

*{{Official website, www.pcgamerbike.com Exercise equipment Fitness games Video game accessories