Bicycle front fork assembly

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Silbermann, Joanne (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

C280S275000, C280S280000, C280S281100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963540

ABSTRACT:
A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.

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