Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1997-03-21
1999-09-14
Hurley, Kevin
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
280287, 280 715, B62K 1300
Patent
active
059510340
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to semi-recumbent bicyles. A regular upright bicyle is transformed in to a semi-recumbent style bicycle with a minimum number of new parts. An extension appliance, a seat assembly, an extended-length brake and derailleur cables, an extended-length chain, and an extended-length handlebar are used to completely convert a standard bicycle to a semi-recumbent bicyle. The extention appliance connects to the head tube of the standard bicycle. The handle bars and forks of the standard bicyle are relocated to a forward position in the extention applicance. The crank and front sprocket are relocated to a new crank case in the extension appliance. An extended-length chain is used to connect the front sprocket in the new position to the rear sprocket. Extended-length brake and derailleur cables are added if necessary. A new set assebly may be added. This new set assembly includes a back rest portion. An extended-length handlebar may be added if necessary.
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