The front wheel suspension device for a saddle-ride type vehicle, includes a front fork having a lower end supporting a front wheel; a steering member rotatably supported by a body frame, and rotated about a rotational axis in accordance with operation of a handlebar; and a link member composed of an upper link and a lower link. The upper link of the link member has one end rockably connected to the steering member. The lower link has an upper portion rockably connected to the other end of the upper link and a lower portion rockably connected to an upper end of the front fork. A handlebar grip portion is formed at both ends of the handlebar in a vehicle width direction with the handlebar grip portion being disposed between the upper link and the lower link in a side view.

On a motorized vehicle with handlebars and handlebar mounted levers, a device includes a collar or clamp on which a thumb lever and catch slide in a groove to a desired position and are restrained by a notch, detent, slot, or other disruption in the groove to retain a handlebar lever in a desired position. Preferably, the thumb and catch are biased toward a disengaged position by a spring, by gravity, or by electro mechanical means. Spacers, additions, and handlebar extensions can all be provided with the device to allow for installation on a variety of handlebar sizes. In another embodiment, the thumb lever pivots about an axis generally perpendicular from the handlebar axis between a disengaged positon where the catch is clear from the clutch or brake lever and an engaged position where the catch engages the clutch or brake lever and holds it in a retracted position.

A rear handlebar assembly in combination with a seat and a supporting member of a stationary bike, includes a seat of a stationary bike for supporting a rider thereon. A supporting member supports the seat of the stationary bike. A joining member includes a vertical bore and a horizontal bore, the vertical bore receiving therein the supporting member, the horizontal bore receiving therein a shaft coupled to flanges of the seat. A clasp holds the joining member against the supporting member. A crossbar forms a rear handlebar adapted to support the hands of a rider in an upright riding position. A rearwardly extending member connects the joining member to the crossbar. A pair of hand grips can be positioned on the crossbar.

A replacement bicycle stem is disclosed herein. In particular, prior to operation of a bicycle in a stationary environment, the bicycle stem, if present, is removed and replaced with the replacement bicycle stem disclosed herein. The replacement bicycle stem is intended to rotate or turn with the handlebars, but independent of the steer tube and front wheel. More specifically, the replacement stem includes a main body with a mounting channel at one end and a handlebar clamp at another end. At least one bearing is disposed within a portion of the mounting channel for engagement against the steer tube. The at least one bearing allows or facilitates rotation of the stem about the steer axis independent of or substantially independent of the steer tube.

Disclosed herein is a folding bicycle comprising a handlepost joint and two joints in the mainbeam forward of the seat tube, wherein the pins of the hinges in the two mainbeam joints (i) are located on opposite sides of the mainbeam when viewed in a top view, and (ii) when the bicycle in folded, place the front wheel parallel to rear wheel and the wheel axles inline on the same lateral axis or on parallel lateral axes, wherein the wheels roll in parallel track.

Disclosed herein is a folding bicycle comprising a handlepost joint and two joints in the mainbeam forward of the seat tube, wherein the pins of the hinges in the two mainbeam joints (i) are located on opposite sides of the mainbeam when viewed in a top view, and (ii) when the bicycle in folded, place the front wheel parallel to rear wheel and the wheel axles inline on the same lateral axis or on parallel lateral axes, wherein the wheels roll in parallel track.

A mountain bike comprises: —a frame (10);—a rear wheel (2) having its axle mounted in rear dropouts (16) of the frame;—a front wheel (3) having its axle mounted in front dropouts (18) of the frame;—a pedal set (20) comprising a spindle mounted for rotation in a bottom bracket shell (19) of the frame, two cranks (22) mounted at the opposite ends of the spindle, and two pedals (21) mounted for rotation at the free ends of the respective cranks; wherein each crank (22) has a crank length L of 164 mm or less; wherein the bottom bracket shell (19) has a Practical Bracket Height PBH of 294 mm or less, wherein PBH=BH−β.Math.(α.Math.FST+(1−α).Math.RST), wherein BH indicates bracket height, FST indicates Front Suspension Travel, and RST indicates Rear Suspension Travel.

A mountain bike comprises: —a frame (10);—a rear wheel (2) having its axle mounted in rear dropouts (16) of the frame;—a front wheel (3) having its axle mounted in front dropouts (18) of the frame;—a pedal set (20) comprising a spindle mounted for rotation in a bottom bracket shell (19) of the frame, two cranks (22) mounted at the opposite ends of the spindle, and two pedals (21) mounted for rotation at the free ends of the respective cranks; wherein each crank (22) has a crank length L of 164 mm or less; wherein the bottom bracket shell (19) has a Practical Bracket Height PBH of 294 mm or less, wherein PBH=BH−β.Math.(α.Math.FST+(1−α).Math.RST), wherein BH indicates bracket height, FST indicates Front Suspension Travel, and RST indicates Rear Suspension Travel.

A protective hand guard for use on a vehicle with handlebars. The disclosed protective hand guard is attached at one end to the end of the handlebars and at another end to a clamping structure. The attachment to the clamping structure, which is on the inside end of the handlebars is by a cable which allows some movement when placed under pressure. The cable can be a steel cable, a pair of steel cables or other structures which are generally rigid but provide a small amount of flexion. The outer end of the hand guard can be attached to the outer tip of the handlebar in a rotating mount.

A protective hand guard for use on a vehicle with handlebars. The disclosed protective hand guard is attached at one end to the end of the handlebars and at another end to a clamping structure. The attachment to the clamping structure, which is on the inside end of the handlebars is by a cable which allows some movement when placed under pressure. The cable can be a steel cable, a pair of steel cables or other structures which are generally rigid but provide a small amount of flexion. The outer end of the hand guard can be attached to the outer tip of the handlebar in a rotating mount.