Cycling accessory and method of use

Abstract

A bicycle trainer, the bicycle trainer comprising a biased, pivot mounted belt for contact with the rear wheel of a bicycle, such that the belt moves in response to rotation of the wheel and applies predetermined tension.

1 . A bicycle trainer operable to fit a bicycle stand, the bicycle trainer comprising:
 a biased, pivot mounted belt for contact solely with a rear wheel of a bicycle at a contact surface, such that the belt moves in response to a rotation of the rear wheel, the belt corresponding in size to the contact surface of the rear wheel of the bicycle and bearing a load of the wheel;   a first roller mounted at one end of a pivoted support, and a second roller mounted at another end of the pivoted support,   wherein the pivoted support is configured to pivot about a fulcrum located between the first roller and the second roller, the first roller and second roller being mounted to the pivoted support and configured to move with the pivoted support,   wherein the belt is looped around the first roller and the second roller.   
     
     
         2 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the pivoted support is a mounting plate. 
     
     
         3 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the pivoted support is a support beam. 
     
     
         4 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the first roller is adjustable to provide a predetermined tension. 
     
     
         5 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 4 , wherein a predetermined tension is changed by altering the distance between the first and second rollers. 
     
     
         6 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 4 , wherein the predetermined tension is substantially constant tension. 
     
     
         7 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1  further comprising a stand. 
     
     
         8 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the belt at least partially conforms to the cross-sectional profile of the rear wheel. 
     
     
         9 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the belt moves about a pivot mount to automatically adjust to a surface of the wheel. 
     
     
         10 . The bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the pivot is biased by a spring, a weight or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         11 . A method of assembling a bicycle trainer according to  claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:
 connecting a magneto and flywheel to the pivoted support or a roller,   locating the first roller and the second roller at either end of the pivoted support,   placing the belt around the rollers, and   tensioning the belt to a predetermined tension.   
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the first roller is an eccentric roller and adjustment of said eccentric roller tensions the belt.