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Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance of bicycles Bicycle parts, namely, handle bars; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle seat posts; bicycle saddles; puncture repair kits for bicycle tyres; bicycle pedals; bicycle pumps; axles for vehicles; bicycle water bottle cages; bicycle cranks; chain guards for bicycles; bicycle sprockets; bicycle gears; derailleurs for bicycles; chainwheels for bicycles; bicycle handlebars; handlebar ends for bicycles; bicycle handlebar grips; structural parts of bicycles Backpacks Empty water bottles for bicycles
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.
A dropper post assembly can include an outer tube and an inner tube with a lower end that is within the outer tube and include a tube engagement. A spring cartridge assembly can include: a cartridge tube providing a cylinder; a piston movably received within the cylinder to provide a first chamber a lower side of the piston and a second chamber between the piston; a cartridge rod; and a second engagement member configured to releasably engage the tube engagement member thereby fastening the cartridge tube to the lower end of the inner tube so that the cartridge tube is axially fixed to the inner tube and movable with the inner tube relative to the outer tube.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat may have an outer tube and an inner tube having a clearance portion and an upper end that includes an inward facing axial stop surface that defines a laterally extending abutment plane. A spring cartridge assembly has a cartridge cross-sectional that is less than 90% of the interior cross-sectional area of the clearance portion. A lower engagement member is disposed toward a lower end of the inner tube and substantially fills a lateral between lower end of the cartridge tube and the inner tube. A post head member has a front fastening aperture, a lowermost part of which lies in a laterally extending post head plane that is disposed axially inboard from the abutment plane.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat may include an outer tube extending along a post axis and an inner tube configured to be axially slidable within the outer tube by a travel distance that is at least 200 mm between a retracted and an extended position. A spring cartridge may have an unlocked configuration in which the spring cartridge exerts an extension force (FE) on the inner tube that biases the inner tube toward the extended position, and a locked configuration in which the spring cartridge is operable to generate a degassing force (FD) of between about 90 lbs and about 140 lbs to resist movement of the inner tube toward the retracted configuration.
A dropper post assembly can include an outer tube and an inner tube with a lower end that is within the outer tube and include a tube engagement. A spring cartridge assembly can include: a cartridge tube providing a cylinder; a piston movably received within the cylinder to provide a first chamber a lower side of the piston and a second chamber between the piston; a cartridge rod; and a second engagement member configured to releasably engage the tube engagement member thereby fastening the cartridge tube to the lower end of the inner tube so that the cartridge tube is axially fixed to the inner tube and movable with the inner tube relative to the outer tube.
A dropper post may include an outer tube and an inner tube slidable relative to the outer tube between an extended position and a retracted position. A spring cartridge may include an axially extending cylinder containing a combination of a liquid and a gas and having a sliding surface and a piston with a sealing portion dividing the cylinder interior to provide a first chamber and a second chamber. Moving the inner tube toward the retracted position expands the first chamber. When inner tube is in the extended position the sealing portion is at least partially submerged in the liquid, the second chamber contains a layer of the gas above a layer of the liquid and the first chamber contains the liquid and when the inner tube is in the retracted position the first chamber contains the liquid and a layer of gas between the liquid and the sealing portion.
A dropper post may include an outer tube and an inner tube slidable relative to the outer tube between an extended position and a retracted position. A spring cartridge may include an axially extending cylinder containing a combination of a liquid and a gas and having a sliding surface and a piston with a sealing portion dividing the cylinder interior to provide a first chamber and a second chamber. Moving the inner tube toward the retracted position expands the first chamber. When inner tube is in the extended position the sealing portion is at least partially submerged in the liquid, the second chamber contains a layer of the gas above a layer of the liquid and the first chamber contains the liquid and when the inner tube is in the retracted position the first chamber contains the liquid and a layer of gas between the liquid and the sealing portion.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat may have an outer tube and an inner tube having a clearance portion and an upper end that includes an inward facing axial stop surface that defines a laterally extending abutment plane. A spring cartridge assembly has a cartridge cross-sectional that is less than 90% of the interior cross- sectional area of the clearance portion. A lower engagement member is disposed toward a lower end of the inner tube and substantially fills a lateral between lower end of the cartridge tube and the inner tube. A post head member has a front fastening aperture, a lowermost part oof which lies in a laterally extending post head plane that is disposed axially inboard from the abutment plane.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat may have an outer tube and an inner tube having a clearance portion and an upper end that includes an inward facing axial stop surface that defines a laterally extending abutment plane. A spring cartridge assembly has a cartridge cross-sectional that is less than 90% of the interior cross-sectional area of the clearance portion. A lower engagement member is disposed toward a lower end of the inner tube and substantially fills a lateral between lower end of the cartridge tube and the inner tube. A post head member has a front fastening aperture, a lowermost part of which lies in a laterally extending post head plane that is disposed axially inboard from the abutment plane.
A dropper post assembly can include an outer tube and an inner tube with a lower end that is within the outer tube and include a tube engagement. A spring cartridge assembly can include: a cartridge tube providing a cylinder; a piston movably received within the cylinder to provide a first chamber a lower side of the piston and a second chamber between the piston; a cartridge rod; and a second engagement member configured to releasably engage the tube engagement member thereby fastening the cartridge tube to the lower end of the inner tube so that the cartridge tube is axially fixed to the inner tube and movable with the inner tube relative to the outer tube.
A control device for an actuation cable on a bicycle is provided. The control device comprises: a frame for securing the control device to the bicycle; and a lever arm assembly rotatably coupled to the frame and moveable between a first position and a second position, the lever arm assembly comprising: a lever arm rotatable coupled to the frame at a pivot point; a cable lock for fixing the actuation cable to the lever arm, the cable lock demarcating a working segment of the actuation cable from a tail of the actuation cable when the actuation cable is fixed to the lever arm; and a cable catch configured to removably retain at least a portion of the tail of the actuation cable.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.
There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extended position, the extended position being determined by an extension assembly in which an inner contact member engages an outer contact member, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediate position that lies between the retracted and extended positions by an insertable shim that is positionable between the inner and outer contact members.
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Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance, namely, taps, hex wrenches and torx wrenches for bicycles Bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle handle bar stems; bicycle handle bars; bicycle seat posts; puncture repair kits for bicycle tires comprised primarily of adhesive rubber patches; bicycle pedals; bicycle pumps; axles for vehicles; chain guards for bicycles; bicycle sprockets; bicycle gears; chainwheels for bicycles; bicycle handlebar grips; structural parts of bicycles Empty water bottles for bicycles Clothing for cyclists, namely, shirts, hats, jackets, and jerseys; t-shirts; hats; gloves for cyclists; footwear
4. A spring cartridge may have an unlocked configuration in which the spring cartridge exerts an extension force (FE) on the inner tube that biases the inner tube toward the extended position, and a locked configuration in which the spring cartridge is operable to generate a degassing force (FD) of between about 90 lbs and about 140 lbs to resist movement of the inner tube toward the retracted configuration. An actuator may be operable to change the spring cartridge between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
A dropper post assembly includes an outer tube and an inner tube configured to be axially slidable within the outer tube by a travel distance that is at least 200mm between a retracted position and an extended position. The inner tube has an outer diameter that is between 25.5mm and 30mm. When the inner tube is in the extended position a moment of inertia taken adjacent the seat collar is at least 11,000mm4. A spring cartridge has an unlocked configuration in which the spring cartridge exerts an extension force that biases the inner tube toward the extended position, and a locked configuration in which the spring cartridge is operable to generate a degassing force of between about 90lbs and about 140lbs to resist movement of the inner tube toward the retracted configuration. An actuator is operable to change the spring cartridge between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
An elongate, tubular handlebar can include a laterally extending central mounting portion, a tubular left body section extending laterally from one side of the mounting portion a tubular right body section extending laterally from the other side of the mounting portion. The right body section may have an elongate, tubular right control portion extending laterally from an inboard end to an outboard end and configured to support a generally laterally extending grip and a right transition portion having a non-circular, transition cross-sectional shape at a first location defining a first width measured in a first direction and a second width that is greater than the first width and is measured in a second direction. Whereby right body section has a first stiffness in the first direction and a second stiffness that is greater than the first stiffness in the second direction.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.
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Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance of bicycles Bicycle parts, namely, handle bar stems; bicycle handle bars; bicycle seat posts; puncture repair kits for bicycle tyres; bicycle pedals; bicycle pumps; axles for vehicles; chain guards for bicycles; bicycle sprockets; bicycle gears; chainwheels for bicycles; bicycle handlebars; bicycle handlebar grips; structural parts of bicycles Empty water bottles for bicycles Clothing for cyclists, namely, jerseys, shorts, pants, socks, shoes, and jackets; t-shirts; hats
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Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance. Handle bar stems [bicycle parts]; bicycle handle bars; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle seat posts; bicycle saddles; puncture repair outfits for bicycle tyres; bicycle pedals; bicycle pumps; axles for vehicles; bicycle water bottle cages; bicycle cranks; chain guards for bicycles; bicycle sprockets; bicycle gears; derailleurs for bicycles; chainwheels for bicycles; bicycle handlebars; handlebar ends for bicycles; bicycle handlebar grips; structural parts of bicycles. Backpacks. Water bottles for bicycles. Clothing for cyclists; t-shirts; hats.
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Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance. Handle bar stems [bicycle parts]; bicycle handle bars; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle seat posts; bicycle saddles; puncture repair outfits for bicycle tyres; bicycle pedals; bicycle pumps; axles for vehicles; bicycle water bottle cages; bicycle cranks; chain guards for bicycles; bicycle sprockets; bicycle gears; derailleurs for bicycles; chainwheels for bicycles; bicycle handlebars; handlebar ends for bicycles; bicycle handlebar grips; structural parts of bicycles. Backpacks. Water bottles for bicycles. Clothing for cyclists; t-shirts; hats.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.
A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.
There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extended position, the extended position being determined by an extension assembly in which an inner contact member engages an outer contact member, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediate position that lies between the retracted and extended positions by an insertable shim that is positionable between the inner and outer contact members.
There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extended position, the extended position being determined by an extension assembly in which an inner contact member engages an outer contact member, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediate position that lies between the retracted and extended positions by an insertable shim that is positionable between the inner and outer contact members.
There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extension position, the extension position being determined by an extension assembly in which a slider engages an upper retainer surface, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediary extension position that lies between the retracted and extension positions by an insertable extension stopper that is positionable under the upper retainer surface.
There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extension position, the extension position being determined by an extension assembly in which a slider engages an upper retainer surface, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediary extension position that lies between the retracted and extension positions by an insertable extension stopper that is positionable under the upper retainer surface.
A seat attaching may include a lower seat clamp that is moveable relative to a post head member about a pivot axis and includes: a mounting portion having a bearing surface configured to engage a corresponding cradle portion of the post head member a first channel configured to receive a first seat rail of a bicycle seat and a second channel configured to receive a second seat rail of a bicycle seat. An upper seat clamp may include: a central portion overlying the mounting portion; a first extension portion disposed on a first side of the central portion and having a first retainer surface overlying and facing the first channel to retain the first seat rail within the first channel and having a first apex; and a second extension portion disposed on a second side of the central portion and having a second retainer surface overlying and facing the second channel to retain the second seat rail within the second channel and having a second apex. An upper plane may contain both the first apex and second apex and may be substantially parallel to the pivot axis. The upper plane may be offset below the pivot axis and intersecting the bearing surface. A first fastener may be used to secure the upper seat clamp to the post head member.
A seat attaching may include a lower seat clamp that is moveable relative to a post head member about a pivot axis and includes: a mounting portion having a bearing surface configured to engage a corresponding cradle portion of the post head member a first channel configured to receive a first seat rail of a bicycle seat and a second channel configured to receive a second seat rail of a bicycle seat. An upper seat clamp may include: a central portion overlying the mounting portion; a first extension portion disposed on a first side of the central portion and having a first retainer surface overlying and facing the first channel to retain the first seat rail within the first channel and having a first apex; and a second extension portion disposed on a second side of the central portion and having a second retainer surface overlying and facing the second channel to retain the second seat rail within the second channel and having a second apex. An upper plane may contain both the first apex and second apex and may be substantially parallel to the pivot axis. The upper plane may be offset below the pivot axis and intersecting the bearing surface. A first fastener may be used to secure the upper seat clamp to the post head member.
A seat attaching may include a lower seat clamp that is moveable relative to a post head member about a pivot axis and includes: a mounting portion having a bearing surface configured to engage a corresponding cradle portion of the post head member a first channel configured to receive a first seat rail of a bicycle seat and a second channel configured to receive a second seat rail of a bicycle seat. An upper seat clamp may include: a central portion overlying the mounting portion; a first extension portion disposed on a first side of the central portion and having a first retainer surface overlying and facing the first channel to retain the first seat rail within the first channel and having a first apex; and a second extension portion disposed on a second side of the central portion and having a second retainer surface overlying and facing the second channel to retain the second seat rail within the second channel and having a second apex. An upper plane may contain both the first apex and second apex and may be substantially parallel to the pivot axis. The upper plane may be offset below the pivot axis and intersecting the bearing surface. A first fastener may be used to secure the upper seat clamp to the post head member.
The present invention provides a bicycle tool storage device mountable in a bicycle headset assembly and/or a bicycle pump. A top cap for loading a headset assembly and mounting the device is also provided. The top cap includes an annular body and a device receiving aperture extending through the body. The top cap includes a flange extending radially outwardly from a first end of the body and a ridge defined in an inner surface of the body adjacent to the flange. The ridge is concentrically aligned with the aperture for retaining the device. Further still, a bicycle pump for mounting the device is provided. The pump includes a pump body, a handle, a pump head, and a flange. The pump body houses a plunger and a piston. The plunger and handle define a cavity for receiving the device. The handle further defines a flange for retaining the device.
A chain guide for a bicycle having may include a base frame and a height adjustment member connected to the base frame and slidable relative to the base frame and lockable in a first position by engaging a first locking member. A retaining member may be pivotally connected to the height adjustment member and may be pivotable about a pivot axis a retaining position, in which the retaining member is positioned to obstruct lateral movement of the chain away from the chainring thereby preventing lateral misalignment between the chain and the chainring, and a removal position, in which the retaining member does not obstruct lateral movement of the chain away from the base frame while the height adjustment member is locked in the first position. The pivot axis may be spaced apart from the first locking member.
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
A chain guide for a bicycle having may include a base frame and a height adjustment member connected to the base frame and slidable relative to the base frame and lockable in a first position by engaging a first locking member. A retaining member may be pivotally connected to the height adjustment member and may be pivotable about a pivot axis a retaining position, in which the retaining member is positioned to obstruct lateral movement of the chain away from the chainring thereby preventing lateral misalignment between the chain and the chainring, and a removal position, in which the retaining member does not obstruct lateral movement of the chain away from the base frame while the height adjustment member is locked in the first position. The pivot axis may be spaced apart from the first locking member.
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
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Components and parts for bicycles, namely, bicycle cassette cogs, parts for bicycle derailleurs, bicycle cassettes, chain rings and chain guides for bicycles
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Components and parts for bicycles, namely, bicycle cassette cogs, parts for bicycle derailleurs, bicycle cassettes, chain rings and chain guides for bicycles
