Unfortunately, 130 watts isn't very much when it comes to standard appliances (http://www.flatheadelectric.com/energy/appliancewattage.htm). I'm sure you could run a modern little LCD TV from it, though. Or a laptop. Best to have it charging a battery that other things run off of, of course.
Hrm. The problem most people have with getting exercise is that they'll buy the equipment/membership and then not use it. What if you had a bike powering a small TV/DVD player, with some added DRM so it takes special DVDs that only play on it. Rent them out from a Netflix-type service. Now, the equipment purchase includes an ongoing reward you can only get by doing the exercise. I know I'm hooked enough on certain shows that I'd keep peddling for hours to finish the season...
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Hrm. The problem most people have with getting exercise is that they'll buy the equipment/membership and then not use it. What if you had a bike powering a small TV/DVD player, with some added DRM so it takes special DVDs that only play on it. Rent them out from a Netflix-type service. Now, the equipment purchase includes an ongoing reward you can only get by doing the exercise. I know I'm hooked enough on certain shows that I'd keep peddling for hours to finish the season...