Abstract: A slackline-based balance board apparatus comprising a board having a first end and a second end; a slackline extending between the first end and the second end and supported above a ground surface by the board; an anchoring mechanism at the first end securing a first portion of the slackline to the board; a tensioning interface at the second end configured to receive a second portion of the slackline and permit manual tensioning of the slackline; and a tension maintenance mechanism positioned along a path of the slackline between the board and at least one portion of the slackline, wherein the tension maintenance mechanism is configured to permit movement of the slackline relative to the board in a first direction during tensioning and to resist movement of the slackline in a second, opposite direction after tensioning so as to maintain tension in the slackline during use.

Abstract: A slackline device comprising a main body having an underside, at least one bearing portion, and two mutually opposite end portions which are disposed so as to be elevated in relation to the at least one bearing portion; a webbing including opposite ends; and a fastening device that fastens each of the opposite ends of the webbing to the underside of the main body adjacent to the two mutually opposite end portions, wherein the webbing in an assembled state of the slackline device being tensioned between the two end portions of the main body with the fastening device configured to distribute load evenly across a width of the webbing.

Abstract: An apparatus including a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to the drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and an adjustable stride length mechanism coupling the rear end of the foot link to the pivot axis at a radial length, the adjustable stride length mechanism including a plurality of attachment points for adjusting the radial length.

Abstract: A foldable steering column of vehicle including a steering member with a steering fork. The foldable steering column includes a base coupleable to the steering fork; a steering tube pivotally coupled to the base between at least a first position aligned with the base and second position not aligned with the base; and a sleeve operably associated with the base and the steering tube for positioning between a first position where the steering tube is secured to and aligned with the base and a second position where the steering tube is free to pivot relative to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and a pair of internal guide track systems coupled to the frame, each internal guide track system being operative to engage the front end of each foot link internal to the internal guide track system and to direct said front end along a reciprocating path of travel while providing retention to each foot link.

Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot and a retention mechanism for retaining the operator's foot on the foot receiving portion of the foot link.

Abstract: An apparatus including a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon, a crank arm bearing at the pivot axis; a first and a second crank arm coupled to the crank arm bearing; a front wheel and a rear wheel coupled to the frame, the rear wheel including a rear wheel axle; a first and a second foot link, operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each foot link including a foot receiving portion for receiving a user's foot, a first end coupled to the frame, and a second end coupled to a respective one of the first and the second crank arms, wherein the crank arm bearing is located rearward of and above the rear wheel axle.

Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and second foot link, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving a user's foot; and a direct drive power transfer system coupled to the first and second foot links and the drive wheel such that when the foot links are operated by a user, the direct drive power transfer system applies propulsive force to the drive wheel without the use of a chain or belt.

Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to the drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, where each foot receiving portion allows for at least two repeatable foot positions for the operator's foot.

Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link, operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and a first and a second foot link guide track, each foot link guide track operatively associated with the front end of the foot link to direct the front end along a reciprocating path of travel while providing retention to the foot link.

Abstract: A bicycle that includes an elliptical pedaling motion is provided. The bicycle includes a frame, having a front wheel and a rear wheel, and a first and a second foot link guide track. A first and a second foot link, each including a foot platform and a guide track coupler that slideably couples each foot link to a respective foot link guide track and a crank assembly that is coupled to the first and second foot links and to a sprocket that is rotatably coupled to the frame. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A bicycle that includes an elliptical pedaling motion is provided. The bicycle includes a frame, having a front wheel and a rear wheel, and a first and a second foot link guide track. A first and a second foot link, each including a foot platform and a guide track coupler that slideably couples each foot link to a respective foot link guide track and a crank assembly that is coupled to the first and second foot links and to a sprocket that is rotatably coupled to the frame. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.