Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1988-03-28
1989-11-07
Pekar, John A.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
745518, 745519, B62K 2112, B62K 2126
Patent
active
048783978
ABSTRACT:
Novel handlebars for a bicycle are disclosed. The handlebars include a crosspiece connected to a bicycle steering post with sideways portions extending therefrom. The handlebars of the invention have hand grip portions that are located relatively close together to encourage the rider to adopt a riding position in which the frontal area of the rider's silhouette is minimized, and in which the rider's elbows are located ahead of the rider's lungs. Turned handlebar portions extend from the sideways portions and extend generally forwardly and inwardly to define a pair of forward handle portions spaced apart a distance less than the width of the crosspiece. A front loop portion interconnects the forward handle portions so that all of the portions define a continuous loop forward of the steering post.
A handlebar adapter is provided for a bicycle having an original handlebar. The adapter is a generally U-shaped extension loop that projects forwardly away from the rider and defines a pair of handgrip positions in which the rider's arms extend forwardly toward the handgrip portions and the rider's elbows are loctated near the original handlebar.
An adapter is also provided for a bicycle with forwardly extending portions terminating in a pair of handgrips. The adapter includes structure to interconnect the pair of handgrips.
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