Bicycle with shock absorbing rear assembly and common chain stay

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1997-12-01

2000-03-14

Hurley, Kevin

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

B62K 2528

Patent

active

060362138

ABSTRACT:
A bicycle comprising a main frame having a shock absorbing rear assembly pivotally connected thereto. The rear assembly comprises a pair of chain stays, and a pair of drop-outs which are attached to respective ones of the chain stays. The rear assembly further comprises a pair of swingarms which are attached to respective ones of the drop-outs, and a shock mount pivotally connected to and extending between the swingarms and the main frame. Pivotally connected to and extending between the shock mount and the main frame is a shock absorber of the rear assembly.

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