The Exertris Bike originally shipped with four games : In a later release of the bike 's software two more games were added : Although the Exertris Bike was received enthusiastically by consumers and press alike , economic factors at the time led to financial problems early on . The high manufacturing cost of the bike at low volumes combined with a poor funding environment following the dotcom bust and 9/11 meant the company never achieved profitable status and was forced to close in 2004
9/11
September 11 attacks
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