Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a lens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a lens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: A rear suspension bicycle having a rear wheel with an axle, a frame including a seat tube and a down tube having a top and bottom ends, a pair of drop link members, one for either side of the rear wheel, each having a top attachment point and a bottom attachment point, and an axle attachment point for receiving the axle. A seat stay assembly including a front end and a rear end, and having a front pivot point adjacent the front end for pivotal attachment to the down tube defining a first pivot point, and a pair of rear pivot points, each for pivotal attachment to the top attachment point of one of said drop link members, forming together the second pivot point.

Abstract: A rear suspension bicycle having a rear wheel with an axle, a frame including a seat tube and a down tube having a top and bottom ends, a pair of drop link members, one for either side of the rear wheel, each having a top attachment point and a bottom attachment point, and an axle attachment point for receiving the axle. A seat stay assembly including a front end and a rear end, and having a front pivotal attachment point adjacent the front end for attachment to the down tube defining a first pivot point, and a pair of rear pivot points, each for pivotal attachment to the top attachment point of one of said drop link members, forming together the second pivot point.

Abstract: A pedal including a main body having a first side and a second side, the first side of the main body defining a first clipless retaining structure, and the second side of the main body defining a second clipless retaining structure. The first clipless retaining structure is a road bike clipless retaining structure and the second clipless retaining structure is a mountain bike clipless retaining structure. The pedal can include a cleat adapter for installation into the first clipless retaining structure wherein the cleat adapter includes a lock mechanism to fix the cleat adapter in the first clipless retaining structure. The lock mechanism has a locked position to fix the cleat adapter in the first clipless retaining structure, and an unlocked position to allow the cleat adapter to release from the first clipless retaining structure.

Abstract: An exercise bicycle including a frame having a seat and handlebars, a high-inertia flywheel having a hub at a center of rotation, the flywheel being rotatably supported on the frame at the hub, and a drive train including a drive sprocket, a crank arm attached to and extending from the drive sprocket, and a pedal attached to the crank arm, the drive train being rotatably supported by the frame. The drive train also includes a slave sprocket fixed to the flywheel at the hub, with the drive and slave sprockets connected in a direct-drive relationship, the drive train driveable in a forward and rearward directions to cause the flywheel to rotate. A clutch mechanism is positioned in engagement with the slave sprocket and the hub to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold.

Abstract: A suspension bicycle includes swing arms, control arms and control links which are connected pivotably to an otherwise rigid frame to form a trapezoidal arrangement configured with a shock absorber forward of the seat riser tube to permit absorption of energy imparted to the bicycle by substantially vertical forces such as caused by shocks while transmitting to the rear wheels without significant loss energy imparted to the bicycle by substantially forward such as pedaling.

Abstract: A hand operated floor pump has a retractable stand of a tripod type which is movable between a retracted position wherein three support legs are held in closely adjacent relationship with a pump barrel and an expanded position wherein the legs extend substantially radially from the pump barrel to provide stable support for the pump.

Abstract: The variable tension pulley system including a drive pulley, a slave pulley, a belt interconnecting the drive pulley and slave, a tensioner assembly positioned between the drive pulley and the slave pulley and in engagement with the belt. The tensioner assembly includes an elongated rack, a drive rod rotatably positioned on the rack, the drive rod having opposing ends and being selectively rotatable in a positive rotation or a negative rotation.

Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-a-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a lens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: A steering control safety mechanism is provided for a bicycle having a cylindrical head tube, a hollow steerer tube rotatably positioned in the head tube, a fork, and a stem releasably attachable to an upper end of the steerer tube for rigidly fixing a handlebar to the steerer tube. The safety mechanism includes a cylindrical torque transfer member positioned in the steerer tube, a wedge member positioned in the steerer tube below the torque transfer member, and a bolt rotationally positioned in the passageway of torque transfer member, supported on the torque transfer member, and aligned to laterally offset the wedge member from the torque transfer member and cause the torque transfer member and the wedge member to form a jam fit. A first steering control path is defined in the steering mechanism by connections between the handlebar, stem, steerer tube and fork.

Abstract: A pump head comprising a main body defining a chamber and having a top end and a bottom end, a force transmitting member slidably positioned in the chamber adjacent to the top end of the main body, a resilient collar positioned in the chamber adjacent to the bottom end of the main body and in engagement with the force transmitting member, and a camming device pivotally mounted at the top end of the main body. The collar defines an axial cavity having an inner wall and an inside diameter. The camming device has first, second and third cam surfaces in selective engagement with the force transmitting member. The second and third cam surfaces act to displace the force-transmitting member into the chamber to different extents to compress the collar. Compression of the collar decreases the inner diameter of the collar, and thus causes the collar to sealingly engage the valve stem positioned in the axial cavity.

Abstract: A bicycle frame assembly includes a main frame portion having a steering tube at its forward end and a pedal crankset bracket at its rearward end. An intermediate frame portion is pivotably connected to the main frame portion near the steering tube and extends rearwardly therefrom to a seat tube. A rear frame portion includes a pair of upper arm members and a pair of lower arm members connected at distal ends defining a pair of rear wheel drop outs. The upper arm members angle diagonally upwardly and are connected to the intermediate frame portion through a shock absorber. The lower arm members connect through a first link assembly to a main pivot point provided on the main frame portion above and in closely spaced relation to the crankset bracket. The first link assembly extends forwardly and upwardly from the main pivot point and defines another pivot point for connection to a frame member extending downwardly as part of the intermediate frame portion.

Abstract: A carrying case for use with a bicycle comprises a receptacle defined by a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls and a bottom wall. A lid is hingedly connected to the receptacle. At least one pouch is secured to a side wall of the receptacle, the pouch being defined by a cover which is hingedly secured to the receptacle along a bottom edge is proximity to the bottom wall of the receptacle. An expandable container is foldable within the pouch and opens to a fully expanded condition when the cover is hinged open through 180 degrees. The volume of the carrying case is greatly increased when the pouch and container are fully opened.

Abstract: A seat stay assembly for a bicycle frame includes a pair of stays which converge toward one another along a first length of the assembly proximal to the rear wheel axle support. Along an intermediate length the stays flair outwardly from one another and contour around to join one another at a distal end proximate the seat post. The contouring of the stays forms a pocket within which the rear tire can pass with substantial clearance from the stays. By this configuration, brake bosses mounted to stays at the points where they change direction are more rigidly supported than in conventional straight stay designs.