The present invention is a seat height adjustment mechanism for exercise
equipment having a seat. Examples of such exercise equipment include:
stationary exercise bicycles; road or mountain type bicycles; resistance
strength training supporting racks or platforms (e.g., preacher curl
benches, military or shoulder press racks, etc.) for use with free
weights; and resistance strength training machines that employ as
resistance weight plates, deflectable members, elastic bands, springs,
hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, etc. The mechanism comprises a
member, a telescopic member, and an engagement member. The member extends
upwardly and includes a rack. The telescopic member includes a first end
telescopically received in the member and a seat end. The engagement
member is coupled to the telescopic member and adapted to engage the
rack.