A suspension component for a vehicle may include a spring section performing a support function for supporting a portion of the vehicle and a shock absorbing section performing a damping function to damp action of the spring section. The spring section may be adjustable to provide adjustable support characteristics and the shock absorbing section is adjustable to provide adjustable damping characteristics. The spring section may be adjustable independent of the shock absorbing section. The spring section of the suspension component may define a gas chamber for holding a quantity of a gas to provide a spring support for the vehicle, and the shock absorbing section of the suspension component may define a fluid chamber to provide damping of movement of the spring section.

A suspension component for a vehicle may include a spring section performing a support function for supporting a portion of the vehicle and a shock absorbing section performing a damping function to damp action of the spring section. The spring section may be adjustable to provide adjustable support characteristics and the shock absorbing section is adjustable to provide adjustable damping characteristics. The spring section may be adjustable independent of the shock absorbing section. The spring section of the suspension component may define a gas chamber for holding a quantity of a gas to provide a spring support for the vehicle, and the shock absorbing section of the suspension component may define a fluid chamber to provide damping of movement of the spring section.

A control system in accordance for a human-powered vehicle comprises a brake device configured to brake a wheel, a brake operating device operated to actuate the brake device, a first communication path configured to communicate a first actuation signal between the brake device and the brake operating device, and a second communication path configured to communicate a second actuation signal between the brake device and the brake operating device. The second communication path differs from the first communication path.

Sealing device including a first seal and a second seal each having an annular support formed in the manner of a sleeve and delimited by a first and second face which are situated opposite each other and a first and second annular sealing elements; wherein the first and second annular sealing elements are independent and separate from each other and are fixed integral with a first portion and a second portion of the annular support which are different from each other and are made of a first and second elastomer mix, the second elastomer mix being different from the first mix and having a greater hardness and higher elastic modulus; at least one annular sealing element being provided radially on the inside with at least one annular lip which extends radially and axially in cantilever fashion from a first end of the annular support.

Sealing device including a first seal and a second seal each having an annular support formed in the manner of a sleeve and delimited by a first and second face which are situated opposite each other and a first and second annular sealing elements; wherein the first and second annular sealing elements are independent and separate from each other and are fixed integral with a first portion and a second portion of the annular support which are different from each other and are made of a first and second elastomer mix, the second elastomer mix being different from the first mix and having a greater hardness and higher elastic modulus; at least one annular sealing element being provided radially on the inside with at least one annular lip which extends radially and axially in cantilever fashion from a first end of the annular support.

Altering the damping rate of a vehicle suspension damper. A pressure of a damping fluid is exerted against a second valve mechanism connected to the vehicle suspension damper. The pressure of the damping fluid is increased beyond a threshold of the second valve mechanism that is adjustable by an adjustment member. The adjustment member is exposed through a high pressure side of the vehicle suspension damper. The second valve mechanism is then opened.

Altering the damping rate of a vehicle suspension damper. A pressure of a damping fluid is exerted against a second valve mechanism connected to the vehicle suspension damper. The pressure of the damping fluid is increased beyond a threshold of the second valve mechanism that is adjustable by an adjustment member. The adjustment member is exposed through a high pressure side of the vehicle suspension damper. The second valve mechanism is then opened.

An arrangement for the temporary pre-tensioning of fork tubes (1, 2) of a telescoping fork, displaceable with respect to each other, comprises a base body (3) attached to a first fork tube (1) to secure and guide at least a first locking element (4) and a second locking element (5), whereby the locking elements (4, 5) interact with a receptacle element (6) attached to the second fork tube (2). A common actuation element (7) is provided within the housing of the base body (3) to actuate the locking elements (4,5).

A bicycle assembly can include a front or rear suspension system with a shock absorber. A front suspension system can be a suspension fork. A rear suspension system can include a rear shock absorber. The shock can have a shock body and a pressurized main air chamber within the shock body to act as an air spring. The shock can also have a valve configured to receive a pump for adding air to the main air chamber. A secondary air chamber and a control member can be used to reduce the pressure within the main air chamber by venting the secondary air chamber to the atmosphere.

A bicycle assembly can include a front or rear suspension system with a shock absorber. A front suspension system can be a suspension fork. A rear suspension system can include a rear shock absorber. The shock can have a shock body and a pressurized main air chamber within the shock body to act as an air spring. The shock can also have a valve configured to receive a pump for adding air to the main air chamber. A secondary air chamber and a control member can be used to reduce the pressure within the main air chamber by venting the secondary air chamber to the atmosphere.