Yeah, I didn't explain that well. When I'm pedaling a bike, I expect to be traveling, I'm conditioned that way. So pedaling a stationary bike just seems interminable because my mind is expecting to be occupied with what I'm doing --alerted for traffic, dodging obstacles, etc. I don't run or cross country ski, so the elliptical motion isn't associated with anything in my mind but watching tv. I can totally zone out for 1-3 hours, and not focus on how tedious it is.