Inventors:
James E. Nylen - Champlin MN
Steven A. Rose - Minneapolis MN
Terrence D. Wood - Fridley MN
Assignee:
Nordic Track, Inc. - Chaska MN
International Classification:
A63B 6918
Abstract:
The present invention provides a flywheel resistance mechanism for exercise equipment. The flywheel rotates subject to frictional resistance created by contact between a drag strap and an outer cylindrical surface on the flywheel. The outer cylindrical surface has a surface roughness of between fifteen (15) microinches and one hundred and fifty (150) microinches.