Handlebar-mounted bicycle shifter system and method

Details Handlebar-mounted bicycle shifter system and method Handlebar-mounted bicycle shifter system and method

1998-06-12

2000-05-30

Battista, Mary Ann

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74527, B62K 2304, B62M 2504

Patent

active

060678755

ABSTRACT:
A handlebar mounted shifter system and method are provided in which the overall diameter of the shifter is reduced by providing, among other features, an integrated clamp and spring assembly. The shifter housing has a small diameter so that a rider may place his index finger comfortably on top of the housing so that the distance between the rider's hand and the brake actuator is reduced. In addition, the handlebar mounted shifter system may support and guide the shifting cable so that the shifter cable does not flex undesirably.

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