Patent classifications
B62K21/18
Bicycle handlebar assembly with v-shaped stem
A bicycle handlebar assembly comprises a base bar, a v-shaped stem selectively removable from the base bar, and a bicycle fork assembly. Control cables from the bicycle may be routed from the base bar into hollow diverging stem members of the v-shaped stem. The bicycle fork assembly comprises an external-steerer fork having a load-bearing member and a preload tensioning rod. The preload tensioning rod fits within a head tube of the bicycle, and a hollow space around the preload tensioning rod accommodates control cables passing from the v-shaped stem into a hollow portion of the bicycle frame. The v-shaped stem is secured against the base bar by a pair of nut plates. In some examples, an engagement portion of an accessory such as an aerobar extension assembly is configured to secure the v-shaped stem and an aerobar extension against the base bar.
Steering linkage for bicycles
A steering linkage assembly that allows an offset between a steering axis and a headtube axis of a bicycle. In turn, rider cockpit dimensions are divorced from vehicle performance aspects such that vehicle performance aspects may be tailored regardless of rider size. The steering linkage assembly generally includes linkage members on an opposite side of a linkage chassis than handlebars of the bicycle to improve performance by increasing steering angle range allowed by the linkage. In addition, different linkage members and linkage chasses may be provided to accommodate different offsets between the steering axis and the headtube axis.
Steering linkage for bicycles
A steering linkage assembly that allows an offset between a steering axis and a headtube axis of a bicycle. In turn, rider cockpit dimensions are divorced from vehicle performance aspects such that vehicle performance aspects may be tailored regardless of rider size. The steering linkage assembly generally includes linkage members on an opposite side of a linkage chassis than handlebars of the bicycle to improve performance by increasing steering angle range allowed by the linkage. In addition, different linkage members and linkage chasses may be provided to accommodate different offsets between the steering axis and the headtube axis.
NON-UNIFORM STEERER TUBE OR FORK LEG
A non-uniform steerer tube. The non-uniform steerer tubes includes an axis-symmetric outer surface and a non axis-symmetric inner surface. The axis-symmetric outer surface and the non axis-symmetric inner surface defining a wall thickness therebetween. The wall thickness varying along an axial length of the non-uniform steerer tube.
Cargo bicycle conversion system
The present disclosure relates generally to bicycles. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and devices for converting a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle using various detachable components. The ability to convert a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle and back again confers many advantages, including eliminating the need for a separate bicycle for transporting cargo and encouraging the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation.
Cargo bicycle conversion system
The present disclosure relates generally to bicycles. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and devices for converting a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle using various detachable components. The ability to convert a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle and back again confers many advantages, including eliminating the need for a separate bicycle for transporting cargo and encouraging the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation.
Handlebar stem and handlebar stem system
A handlebar stem, in particular for racing bicycle handlebars, comprises a main element which is connected to a handlebar at a front end. The main element is connected to the handlebar stem tube in the area of a rear end. The handlebar stem tube is connectible to a steerer tube such that it is bendable in the longitudinal direction to improve riding comfort.
Handlebar stem and handlebar stem system
A handlebar stem, in particular for racing bicycle handlebars, comprises a main element which is connected to a handlebar at a front end. The main element is connected to the handlebar stem tube in the area of a rear end. The handlebar stem tube is connectible to a steerer tube such that it is bendable in the longitudinal direction to improve riding comfort.
Tilt-Decoupled Steering Device of a Motorbike
A tilt-decoupled steering device of a motorbike includes a handlebar bridge which receives a handlebar, a fork bridge which receives a fork leg, and a decoupling element connecting the handlebar bridge to the fork bridge. The handlebar bridge (11) is rotatable about a steering axis and is secured about a tilt axis orthogonal to the steering axis. The fork bridge is rotatable about the steering axis and about the tilt axis. The decoupling element is elastic and is designed to transfer a steering movement in a steering direction about the steering axis from the handlebar bridge to the fork bridge, and to compensate for a tilting movement in a tilting direction about the tilt axis of the fork bridge relative to the handlebar bridge via elastic deformation.
Steering system and bicycle using the same
A steering system includes a front fork, a front wheel, a handlebar, two bar ends, and two steering members. The handlebar includes a support bar and two elbows disposed at two opposite ends of the support bar. The two bar ends each includes a grip and a linkage; the linkage fits through the corresponding elbow and connects with the grip. Each of the steering members connects the corresponding bar end to the front fork, so that the swing direction of the grips determines the turning direction of the front fork and thus the travel direction of the front wheel. A bicycle using the steering system is also provided. The steering system and the bicycle of the present invention utilize swinging of the grips of the bar ends connected to the two elbows extending from the handlebar to control the travel direction of the front wheel.