Abstract: A dual cable force balancing mechanism for use with a pair of main brake cable segments and a pair of rear brake arms of a bicycle. The dual cable force balancing mechanism includes a brake arm actuation assembly defining a longitudinal axis positionable between the main brake cable segments. The brake arm actuation assembly is attachable to the rear brake arms. The dual cable force balancing mechanism further includes a pivot member including main attachment portions disposed about the longitudinal axis for respectively attaching the main cable segments. The pivot member is rotatably coupled to the brake arm actuation assembly for pivoting the pivot member with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A dual cable force balancing mechanism for use with a pair of main brake cable segments and a pair of rear brake arms of a bicycle. The dual cable force balancing mechanism includes a brake arm actuation assembly defining a longitudinal axis positionable between the main brake cable segments. The brake arm actuation assembly is attachable to the rear brake arms. The dual cable force balancing mechanism further includes a pivot member including main attachment portions disposed about the longitudinal axis for respectively attaching the main cable segments. The pivot member is rotatably coupled to the brake arm actuation assembly for pivoting the pivot member with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A dual cable force balancing mechanism for use with a pair of main brake cable segments and a pair of rear brake arms of a bicycle. The dual cable force balancing mechanism includes a brake arm actuation assembly defining a longitudinal axis positionable between the main brake cable segments. The brake arm actuation assembly is attachable to the rear brake arms. The dual cable force balancing mechanism further includes a pivot member including main attachment portions disposed about the longitudinal axis for respectively attaching the main cable segments. The pivot member is rotatably coupled to the brake arm actuation assembly for pivoting the pivot member with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method for adjusting brake cable detangler systems used on “trick” bicycles in order to eliminate associated bearing flop includes the following steps: position the upper and lower plates of the cable detangler system at an optimum distance from each other for the given system with the aid of a multipurpose gauge, select an upper cable assembly of the proper length for the given handlebar with the aid of the same multipurpose gauge, connect the lower brake cable to the lower unit of the cable detangler system, connect an adjuster cable to the upper unit of the cable detangler system, adjust the adjusting barrels of the lower brake cable until bearing flop in the bearing mechanism of cable detangler system is eliminated, remove the adjuster cable, connect the upper brake cable in place of the adjuster cable, and adjust the adjusting barrels of the upper brake cable until bearing flop in the cable detangler system is eliminated.

Abstract: A device for eliminating cable flop, for use with bicycle brake cable detanglers used on "trick" bicycles, includes an anchor platform pivotally mounted to a base, and brake cables connected to the anchor platform. As the bicycle handlebars spin, the anchor platform moves differentially to reciprocally compensate for differences in the length of the brake cables, thereby eliminating flop.

Abstract: A device for eliminating cable flop, for use with bicycle brake cable detanglers used on "trick" bicycles, includes a first cable to which is connected an anchor or cylindrical member. The anchor is secured within an anchor housing. Also secured within the anchor housing, and extending away from the anchor housing in a direction opposite the first cable are two other cables with anchors. The two cables opposing the first cable are rotatably secured in the anchor housing whereby the cables can move laterally with respect to each other to reduce "flop" in the cable detangler.

Abstract: A hand actuated link cable or piston displacement system utilizes a four-bar linkage system attached to a hand-operated lever. The four-bar linkage system is connected by bolts that permit pivotal movement and enable the hand-operated lever to move with little or no longitudinal travel relative to the longitudinal axis of displacement. Adjustments to the lever's angle of operation can be made, as well as adjustments to the power ratio of the system, for applying force.