A shock absorber includes a suspension spring configured to bias the shock absorber main body in an extension direction; a spring bearing that supports one end of the suspension spring; a jack configured to change an axial position of the spring bearing; an adapter rotatably mounted on the spring bearing, the adapter being restricted to move in an axial direction with respect to the spring bearing; a rotation stop member mounted on the shock absorber main body to stop a rotation of the adapter; and a stroke sensor disposed between the adapter and the rotation stop member.

A shock absorber includes a suspension spring configured to bias the shock absorber main body in an extension direction; a spring bearing that supports one end of the suspension spring; a jack configured to change an axial position of the spring bearing; an adapter rotatably mounted on the spring bearing, the adapter being restricted to move in an axial direction with respect to the spring bearing; a rotation stop member mounted on the shock absorber main body to stop a rotation of the adapter; and a stroke sensor disposed between the adapter and the rotation stop member.

An exemplary assembly includes a cylinder, a piston, and a lock. The lock is transitionable between an unlocked position that permits extension and retraction of the piston relative to the cylinder, and a locked position that limits retraction of the piston relative to the cylinder. The lock is blocked from transitioning from the locked to the unlocked position when a load supported by the piston exceeds a threshold load. An exemplary method includes transitioning a lock from an unlocked to a locked position. The lock in the unlocked position permits extension and retraction of a piston relative to a cylinder. The lock in the locked position limits retraction of the piston relative to the cylinder. The method further includes holding the lock in the locked position using a load supported by the piston that exceeds a threshold load.

An exemplary assembly includes a cylinder, a piston, and a lock. The lock is transitionable between an unlocked position that permits extension and retraction of the piston relative to the cylinder, and a locked position that limits retraction of the piston relative to the cylinder. The lock is blocked from transitioning from the locked to the unlocked position when a load supported by the piston exceeds a threshold load. An exemplary method includes transitioning a lock from an unlocked to a locked position. The lock in the unlocked position permits extension and retraction of a piston relative to a cylinder. The lock in the locked position limits retraction of the piston relative to the cylinder. The method further includes holding the lock in the locked position using a load supported by the piston that exceeds a threshold load.

Tire carriers for use with vehicles are disclosed herein. An example tire carrier, includes a frame including telescopically coupled tubes; and a lock carried by one of the tubes, the lock structured to mechanically engage another one of the tubes to fix the tubes relative to one another to prevent the tire carrier from inadvertently moving toward a lowered position, the lock structured to reduce the mechanical engagement with the other one of the tubes to enable the tire carrier to be moved toward a raised position.

A sway bar system is described. The sway bar system includes a sway bar having a first end and a second end. The sway bar system further includes a first electronically controlled damper link which is coupled to the first end of the sway bar. The first electronically controlled damper link is configured to be coupled a first location of a vehicle. The sway bar system also has a second link which is coupled to the second end of the sway bar. The second link is configured to be coupled a second location of the vehicle.

A bicycle can include a suspension system with a shock absorber. The shock absorber can have a sag position which can be adjustable. Sag refers to the amount of movement experienced by the suspension under a static load, such as that of the weight of a rider. Methods and systems to set sag can include at least one valve in fluid communication with a gas chamber of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the at least one valve can be used to automatically set the sag position based on an individual's weight and riding position.

A bicycle can include a suspension system with a shock absorber. The shock absorber can have a sag position which can be adjustable. Sag refers to the amount of movement experienced by the suspension under a static load, such as that of the weight of a rider. Methods and systems to set sag can include at least one valve in fluid communication with a gas chamber of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the at least one valve can be used to automatically set the sag position based on an individual's weight and riding position.

A leveling valve includes: a piston configured to axially move along with the rotation of a lever; a stem joined to one axial end portion of the piston; a supply/exhaust valve configured to allow for communication between an air spring and a compressor as the stem moves in one direction from a neutral position, and the supply/exhaust valve allowing for communication between the air spring and an exhaust passage as the stem moves in another direction from the neutral position; a guide rod axially joined to another axial end portion of the piston; and a guide hole provided in a first cap member, and the guide hole being configured to support the guide rod in such a manner that the guide rod is slidable.

A leveling valve includes: a piston configured to axially move along with the rotation of a lever; a stem joined to one axial end portion of the piston; a supply/exhaust valve configured to allow for communication between an air spring and a compressor as the stem moves in one direction from a neutral position, and the supply/exhaust valve allowing for communication between the air spring and an exhaust passage as the stem moves in another direction from the neutral position; a guide rod axially joined to another axial end portion of the piston; and a guide hole provided in a first cap member, and the guide hole being configured to support the guide rod in such a manner that the guide rod is slidable.