Rob and Big exercise/electric generating bike?

Question

On one of the Rob and Big episodes, Drama is riding an exercise bike that generates electricity to power the Xbox 360. I was wondering how to make this as I thought it would be fun to make during the Summer. Thanks.

Answer 1

the back wheel of the back (or the one thats spinning) is connected to a generator or a dyno. this is what generates the electricity, much like moving water turns the turbines for hydro electricty, or steam does in the "nukular" plants. i think a dyno is available in most hardware joints. its essentialy a backwards electric motor, electricity makes the motor turn, turning the motor makes electricity.