Bicycle, handlebar and adapter system

Details Bicycle, handlebar and adapter system Bicycle, handlebar and adapter system

1991-09-12

1993-05-11

Hill, Mitchell J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

745511, 745518, 745519, 2802884, B62M 102

Patent

active

052095088

ABSTRACT:
Novel handlebars for a bicycle are disclosed which provide gripping positions below the handlebar crosspiece. These lower drop positions allow a rider to comfortably maintain a low frontal area without the need for forwardly extending handlebar elements. The lower drop gripping positions can be included in new handlebars or can be added to conventional handlebars by installing adapter kits. Additionally, a handlebar strut system is disclosed which can more efficiently transfer rider power to the bicycle. The strut system reduces upward handlebar flex while allowing downward flex. This can allow the rider to accelerate more quickly while retaining the shock absorbing benefits of downward handlebar flex.

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