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Line 1: {{Short description\|Fitness equipment company}} '''StreetStrider''' is the brand name for a mobile [[elliptical trainer]]. The StreetStrider consists of a T-shaped lower frame to which two front wheels and a rear wheel containing a drive assembly are attached, and an upright frame to which two reciprocating arm levers are attached. Two elongated foot platforms on either side of the lower frame are attached to [[crank (mechanism)\|cranks]] as part of the drive assembly, which, as with [[bicycle drivetrain systems]], also includes a hub, a rotating axle, and an internal [[hub gear]] system translating the axle rotation to the hub. The StreetStrider drive assembly is either chained or chainless direct drive, depending on model. The lower end of each arm lever is attached to the front end of each foot platform, which, by connection in the rear to the rotating crank arm and in the front to the pivoting arm lever, moves generally in an elliptical path. The device also includes a leaning mechanism for steering, as well as brakes and multiple gearing. It was developed by David W. Kraus.<ref>University of Alabama at Birmingham, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARdt_McP0Hg StreetStrider Born at UAB], 17 March 2009</ref>▼ {{Infobox company [[File:Exercising outdoors on a StreetStrider.jpg\|thumb\|Exercising outdoors on a StreetStrider]]▼ \| name = StreetStrider \| image = StreetStrider.png \| image_caption = The first 2-in-1 Indoor + Outdoor Elliptical \| type = [[Private company\|Private]] \| industry = [[Elliptical trainer]] \| founded = 2007<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=105771761\|title = Stocks}}</ref> \| founders = \| hq_location = \| hq_location_city = \| hq_location_country = \| key_people = Dr. David Kraus (co-founder and president)<br />Garrett Watkins (co-founder and CEO) \| products = Elliptical bicycles \| brands = StreetStrider \| services = \| owner = \| website = {{url\|streetstrider.com}} \|}}▼ ▲[[~~File~~Image: Exercising outdoors on a StreetStrider.jpg\|thumb\|~~Exercising~~A ~~outdoors~~StreetStrider onused ain ~~StreetStrider~~mobile configuration.]] '''StreetStrider''' is the brand name for a mobile [[elliptical trainer]]. It was developed by David W. Kraus,<ref>University of Alabama at Birmingham, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARdt_McP0Hg StreetStrider Born at UAB], 17 March 2009</ref> who wrote the patent for the device.<ref>USPTO, [https://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=3&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=elliptically.TI.&s2=kraus.INNM.&OS=TTL/elliptically+AND+IN/kraus&RS=TTL/elliptically+AND+IN/kraus Mobile elliptically driven device], 28 September 2010</ref> The StreetStrider duplicates the motion of a stationary [[elliptical trainer]] in a mobile device. The rider achieves a full-body [[weight-bearing]] low-impact high-cardiovascular workout while moving outdoors.<ref>Wallack, Roy M., [http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-gear30-2009nov30,0,287448.story Going Beyond the Basic Bike], [[LA Times]], 30 November 2009</ref> With a branded trainer stand, adult StreetStrider models can be fashioned into stationary [[elliptical trainer]]s, enabling indoor use during inclement weather. The StreetStrider can be used for [[physical fitness]],<ref>Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, [http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/video?PID=AUeb6pRAnRrYPL23m8mYguh52eA7d9BM The StreetStrider on Chronicle Live], March 2011</ref><ref>CBS Austin Live, [http://weareaustin.com/austinlive-story/?watch=1&nxd_id=131356 Austin Gets Fit with the StreetStrider], March 2011</ref><ref>WOAI San Antonio Living, [http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/20501/2370733?title=living&wpid=9898 A New Way to Workout], April 2011</ref> [[weight loss]],<ref>Wallack, Roy M., [http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-obese-exercise-brooks-20110411,0,2428371.column Obesity and Exercise: Larry Brooks Takes Strides Towards Health], [[LA Times]], 11 April 2011</ref> [[physical therapy]], [[human-powered transport]], and outdoor adventure.<ref>[http://www.streetstrider.com StreetStrider website]</ref> In an [[American Council on Exercise]] (ACE) study, exercise physiologist John Porcari and his team at the [[University of Wisconsin-La Crosse]] found that the StreetStrider outperformed a stationary elliptical trainer in every measurement they made. This included [[heart rate]], oxygen consumption rate, percent of [[VO2 max\|VO<sub>2</sub> max]], calorie burn rate and rating of perceived exertion.<ref>Jordan Becker, M.S., John P. Porcari, Ph.D., Carl Foster, Ph.D., and Scott Doberstein, M.S., with Mark Anders, [http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1490/ An Elliptical Cross-Trainer on Three Wheels?], ACE Certified News, July 2011</ref><ref>PRNewswire, [http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-council-on-exercise-study-finds-streetstrider-elliptical-cross-trainer-provides-effective-cardio-workout-125346003.html American Council on Exercise Study Finds StreetStrider™ Elliptical Cross Trainer Provides Effective Cardio Workout], 11 July 2011</ref>▼ ▲~~'''StreetStrider''' is the brand name for a mobile [[elliptical trainer]].~~ The StreetStrider consists of a T-shaped lower frame to which two front wheels and a rear wheel containing a drive assembly are attached, and an upright frame to which two reciprocating arm levers are attached. Two elongated foot platforms on either side of the lower frame are attached to [[crank (mechanism)\|cranks]] as part of the drive assembly, which, as with [[bicycle drivetrain systems]], also includes a hub, a rotating axle, and an internal [[hub gear]] system translating the axle rotation to the hub. The StreetStrider drive assembly is either chained or chainless direct drive, depending on model. The lower end of each arm lever is attached to the front end of each foot platform, which, by connection in the rear to the rotating crank arm and in the front to the pivoting arm lever, moves generally in an elliptical path. The device also includes a leaning mechanism for steering, as well as brakes and multiple gearing. ~~It was developed by David W. Kraus.<ref>University of Alabama at Birmingham, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARdt_McP0Hg StreetStrider Born at UAB], 17 March 2009</ref>~~ ▲The StreetStrider duplicates the motion of a stationary [[elliptical trainer]] in a mobile device. The rider achieves a full-body [[weight-bearing]] low-impact high-cardiovascular workout while moving outdoors.<ref>Wallack, Roy M., [http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-gear30-2009nov30,0,287448.story Going Beyond the Basic Bike], [[LA Times]], 30 November 2009</ref> With a branded trainer stand, adult StreetStrider models can be fashioned into stationary [[elliptical trainer]]s, enabling indoor use during inclement weather. The StreetStrider can be used for [[physical fitness]],<ref>Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, [http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/video?PID=AUeb6pRAnRrYPL23m8mYguh52eA7d9BM The StreetStrider on Chronicle Live], March 2011</ref><ref>CBS Austin Live, [http://weareaustin.com/austinlive-story/?watch=1&nxd_id=131356 Austin Gets Fit with the StreetStrider], March 2011</ref><ref>WOAI San Antonio Living, [http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/20501/2370733?title=living&wpid=9898 A New Way to Workout], April 2011</ref> [[weight loss]],<ref>Wallack, Roy M., [http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-obese-exercise-brooks-20110411,0,2428371.column Obesity and Exercise: Larry Brooks Takes Strides Towards Health], [[LA Times]], 11 April 2011</ref> [[physical therapy]], [[human-powered transport]], and outdoor adventure.<ref>[http://www.streetstrider.com StreetStrider website]</ref> In an [[American Council on Exercise]] (ACE) study, exercise physiologist John Porcari and his team at the [[University of Wisconsin-La Crosse]] found that the StreetStrider outperformed a stationary elliptical trainer in every measurement they made. This included [[heart rate]], oxygen consumption rate, percent of [[VO2 max\|VO<sub>2</sub> max]], calorie burn rate and rating of perceived exertion.<ref>Jordan Becker, M.S., John P. Porcari, Ph.D., Carl Foster, Ph.D., and Scott Doberstein, M.S., with Mark Anders, [http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1490/ An Elliptical Cross-Trainer on Three Wheels?], ACE Certified News, July 2011</ref><ref>PRNewswire, [http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-council-on-exercise-study-finds-streetstrider-elliptical-cross-trainer-provides-effective-cardio-workout-125346003.html American Council on Exercise Study Finds StreetStrider™ Elliptical Cross Trainer Provides Effective Cardio Workout], 11 July 2011</ref> ==See also== HPN Holdings, Inc., the parent company of StreetStrider International, LLC, owns several patents including US patents 7,803,090 & 8,535,206, Chinese patent 603,949, Australian patent 2006265891, EU patent 06785998.3 & other patents pending. [[ElliptiGO]] [[Elliptical trainer]] The StreetStrider was reviewed briefly in the February 2013 issue of [[Consumer Reports]] with a focus on [[exercise equipment]]. [[Consumer Reports]] compared the StreetStrider to an elliptical bicycle called [[ElliptiGO]]. [[Consumer Reports]] also provided copy and video for their study that was reported by a number of local news affiliates in January 2013.<ref>CBS KDKA Pittsburgh, [http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/01/02/consumer-reports-puts-exercise-equipment-to-the-test/ Consumer Reports Puts Exercise Equipment to the Test], 2 January 2013</ref><ref>ABC KGO-TV San Francisco, [http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=8940625 7OYS, Consumer Reports tests elliptical cycles], 3 January 2013</ref><ref>NBCDFW Dallas Fort Worth, [http://www.nbcdfw.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Consumer-Reports-Unusual-Elliptical-Cycles-185694242.html Consumer Reports: Unusual Elliptical Cycles], 4 January 2013</ref><ref>NBC 9News Denver, [http://www.9news.com/money/308726/344/Consumer-Reports-Quite-unusual-elliptical-cycles Consumer Reports: Quite unusual elliptical cycles], 5 January 2013</ref><ref>ABC KFSN-TV Fresno, [http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/consumer&id=8941597 Quite unusual elliptical cycles], 7 January 2013</ref><ref>WRAL.com Raleigh Durham Fayetteville, [http://www.wral.com/odd-looking-elliptical-bikes-are-fun-but-costly/11955456/ Odd-looking elliptical bikes are fun, but costly], 8 January 2013</ref><ref>NBC 6 South Florida, [http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Unusual-Elliptical-Cycles-187485741.html Unusual Elliptical Cycles], 21 January 2013</ref> ~~== StreetStrider on TV ==~~ ~~{\| class="wikitable sortable"~~ \|- ~~! Date~~ ~~! TV Show~~ ~~! Episode~~ ~~! class="unsortable" \| Description~~ \|- ~~\| November 2009~~ ~~\| [[NBC]]'s ''[[The Biggest Loser]]''~~ ~~\| Season 8 ''Second Chances''~~ \| The StreetStrider was advertised in a 10 s tag.<ref>PRWEB, [http://www.prweb.com/releases/streetstrider/ETX/prweb3136204.htm StreetStrider to be Featured on NBC's "The Biggest Loser"], 30 October 2009</ref> \|- ~~\| November 2010~~ ~~\| [[NBC]]'s ''[[The Biggest Loser]]''~~ ~~\| Season 10 Week 11~~ \| The contestants rode StreetStriders docked into trainer stands for 1 mile as the first part of an outdoor multi-exercise challenge.<ref>CalorieLab, [http://calorielab.com/news/2010/12/03/recap-biggest-loser-season-10-week-11-competing-for-the-final-four/ Recap Biggest Loser Season 10 Week 11: Competing for the Final Four]</ref> \|- ~~\| December 2010~~ ~~\| ''[[The Dr. Oz Show]]''~~ ~~\| ''Holiday Healthy Gadgets''~~ \| The StreetStrider Eclipse, the model with a direct drive single speed hub and chainless transmission, was one of the major healthy gadgets on the Holiday show. In a brief video, [[Dr. Oz]] was seen riding the Eclipse on the streets of [[New York City]]. [[Dr. Oz]] claimed that StreetStriding is like running, cycling and skiing all in one.<ref>Healthy Body Daily, [http://healthybodydaily.com/doctor-oz-giveaways/dr-oz-streetstrider-eclipse/ Dr. Oz StreetStrider Eclipse], 13 December 2010</ref> \|- ~~\| February 2011~~ ~~\| [[Discovery Channel]]’s ''[[PitchMen]]''~~ ~~\| Season 2 Episode 8 ''Fighting Shape''~~ \| Inventor David Kraus and co-founder Garrett Watkins were interviewed about the invention and business of StreetStrider, featuring the direct drive model, the Eclipse.<ref>As Seen on TV Life, [http://www.asseenontvlife.com/pitchmen-discovery-channel/liveblog-review-season-2-episode-8.html Discovery Channel's Pitchmen, Season 2, Episode 8 Fighting Shape], 21 February 2011</ref> \|- ~~\| October 2012~~ ~~\| ABC’s ''[[Modern Family]]''~~ ~~\| Season 4 Episode 6 ''Yard Sale''~~ \| Phil Dunphy ([[Ty Burrell]]), head of the Dunphy household, loves his StreetStrider, claiming it is ‘an extremely efficient cardiovascular workout that could prolong my life’! He recognizes the many health benefits of StreetStriding and wants to ‘get a little exercise’ by striding to his father-in-law’s house where Jay ([[Ed O'Neill]]) and Gloria ([[Sofia Vergara]]) are holding a yard sale. Phil’s wife Claire ([[Julie Bowen]]) chides him about his StreetStrider, and later encourages Phil to ride a motorcycle because it is ‘more sexy’. The motorcycle did not work out well for Phil, and, in the end, he tells Claire, ‘I’m not a rider, I’m a strider!’<ref>Yahoo, [http://tv.yahoo.com/news/modern-family-4-06-recap-review-yard-sale-172600803.html Modern Family 4.06 recap, review: 'Yard Sale' is totally priceless], 1 November 2012</ref><ref>Online PR News, [http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/279560-1352139024-streetstrider-featured-on-abcs-modern-family.html StreetStrider Featured on ABC's Modern Family], 6 November 2012</ref> \|- ~~\| December 2012~~ ~~\| [[NBC]]’s ''[[Take It All (game show)\|Take It All]]''~~ ~~\| Ep 106: Night 6~~ \| In an early round of this game show hosted by [[Howie Mandel]], contestant Scott choses a number from the screen which results in StreetStriders as his prize. Contestant Amber then takes the StreetStrider prize from Scott. Scott is pleased that he must choose another prize, but he is eliminated because this second prize is the lowest priced. Because the StreetStrider prize is among the top priced items, Amber is allowed to stay in the game. She makes it to the final Prize Fight Round.<ref>NBC's Take It All, [http://www.nbc.com/take-it-all/exclusives/sponsors/ Take It All Sponsors], 17 December 2012</ref><ref>VibenonFilms YouTube, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c15rv4tQNY8 Take It All (Amber - StreetStrider)], 22 December 2012</ref> \|- ~~\| January 2013~~ ~~\| [[NBC]]’s ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)]]''~~ ~~\| January 8 ''Fourth Hour''~~ \| In a great way to start their exercise show, [[Kathie Lee Gifford]] and [[Hoda Kotb]] power walk to two StreetStriders, then ride them on the plaza! Hoda rides a little further, getting a little winded.<ref>NBC's Today Show, [http://klgh.today.com/_news/2013/01/08/16413814-fourth-hour-gets-fit-klg-and-hoda-are-burning-calories-on-exercise-day?lite Fourth Hour gets fit! KLG and Hoda are burning calories on Exercise Day], 8 January 2013</ref><ref>Endurance Sportswire, [http://endurancesportswire.com/today-show-highlights-streetstrider-2/ Today Show Highlights StreetStrider], 8 January 2013</ref> \|- ~~\| January 2013~~ ~~\|[[NBCUniversal]]'s ''[[Steve Harvey (TV Series)]]''~~ ~~\| January 14 ''Steve the Tester''~~ \| [[Steve Harvey]] tries the StreetStrider on the Steve the Tester segment of his show. His audience decides 'Use It'!<ref>The Steve Harvey Show, [http://www.steveharveytv.com/steve-the-tester-5/ Steve the Tester], 14 January 2013</ref> \|- ~~\| January 2013~~ ~~\|[[Deportes Telemundo]]'s ''[[Ritmo Deportivo]]''~~ ~~\| January 20 ''Tecnologia''~~ \| Leti Coo learns about the StreetStrider from StreetStrider professionals Maggie and Matthew, then tries the StreetStrider on the beach bike paths of LA.<ref>Deportes Telemundo Ritmo Deportivo, [http://msnlatino.telemundo.com/deportes/Ritmo_Deportivo/video_player?uuid=ec8b0584-1883-4800-b27d-e15019dd4666 StreetStrider], 20 January 2013</ref> \|- ~~\| January 2013~~ ~~\| [[NBC]]’s ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)]]''~~ ~~\| January 24 ''Today's Consumer''~~ \| Fitness equipment featured in infomercials appear to be easy-to-use and efficient, but do they really do all they claim? TODAY consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman put a few products to the test to find out which are worth the money. <ref>NBC's Today Show, [http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/50574023?fb_action_ids=10200366087457643&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200366087457643%22%3A482793308425261%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210200366087457643%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D#50343011 As-seen-on-TV fitness: Does it really work?], 24 January 2013</ref> \|- ~~\| February 2013~~ ~~\| ABC’s ''[[Good Morning America]]''~~ ~~\| February 28 ''[[Sam Champion]], [[Josh Elliott]]'s L.A. 'Bromance' Outtakes''~~ \| Producer Rich McHugh presents two outtake segments of his piece ''[[Sam Champion]], [[Josh Elliott]]'s L.A. 'Bromance''', the second one being [[Sam Champion]] and [[Josh Elliott]] on StreetStriders, with [[Venice, Los Angeles]]-based Coach Nika Solomon. The GMA hosts say that they ''actually'' enjoyed the StreetStrider very much. The outtake ended with the quote, "And that's LA - StreetStriders and Nicole Kidman".<ref>ABC's Good Morning America, [http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/sam-champion-josh-elliotts-la-bromance-outtakes-18618978 Sam Champion, Josh Elliott's L.A. 'Bromance' Outtakes], 28 February 2013</ref> \|- \|- ▲\|} ==References== Line 81 ⟶ 33: [[Category:Exercise equipment]] [[Category:Aerobic exercise]] [[Category:~~2005~~American ~~introductions~~companies established in 2006]]