Abstract: A device for absorbing shocks, in particular for two-wheeled vehicles, having at least a chamber filled with a fluid medium; at least a piston means (20) movable in the longitudinal direction of the chamber which divides the chamber at least into a first subchamber (21) and at least a second subchamber (22); at least a valve positioned between the first subchamber (21) and the second subchamber (22) which can be brought into at least two different positions, wherein at least in a, first valve position with the piston means applying a force relative to the chamber substantially no medium flow occurs at least in a first direction from the second subchamber (22) into the first subchamber (21); wherein at least in a second position of the valve (28), with the piston, means applying a force relative to the chamber, medium flow occurs at least in the first direction from the second subchamber (22) into the first subchamber (21).

Abstract: A spring system in particular for bicycles includes a gas suspension spring with adjustable progression and a housing element for movably receiving the suspension piston of the gas suspension spring. The gas suspension spring includes a spring volume including a first spring chamber and at least a second spring chamber separated from one another by a partitioning member. The first spring chamber is arranged within the housing element and the second spring chamber extends internal of the housing portion consecutive to the housing element. One single adjustment element allows adjustment of both the damping system and the spring characteristics.

Abstract: A spring system, in particular for bicycles with a first spring and a second spring and a load-applying portion located to act therebetween. Between the first spring and the second spring a piston is located which is movably accommodated at a housing element. The housing element is made of a fibrous composite material and includes an inner wall. The first spring is a pneumatic spring and the inner wall of the housing element is the bearing surface of the piston.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring system for bicycles having a first load-applying segment and a second load-applying segment as well as at least one positive spring and at least one negative spring arranged to be effectively operable between the first and the second load applying segments.

Abstract: A device for absorbing shocks, in particular for two-wheeled vehicles, having at least a chamber filled with a fluid medium; at least a piston means (20) movable in the longitudinal direction of the chamber which divides the chamber at least into a first subchamber (21) and at least a second subchamber (22); at least a valve positioned between the first subchamber (21) and the second subchamber (22) which can be brought into at least two different positions, wherein at least in a first valve position with the piston means applying a force relative to the chamber substantially no medium flow occurs at least in a first direction from the second subchamber (22) into the first subchamber (21); wherein at least in a second position of the valve (28), with the piston means applying a force relative to the chamber, medium flow occurs at least in the first direction from the second subchamber (22) into the first subchamber (21).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring damper system for bicycles having a first load-applying segment, a second load-applying segment, at least one spring mechanism, a damping means, and a regulating mechanism that automatically effects a damping behavior of the damping means based on a tension or load present in the at least one spring mechanism. A method of spring suspension and damping of bicycles is also provided.

Abstract: A device for absorbing shocks for two-wheeled vehicles, having at least one chamber filled with a first fluid medium, at least one actuating shaft positioned movably relative to the chamber at least in a first direction and in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction, a partition device positioned movably relative to the chamber which divides the chamber at least into a first subchamber and a second subchamber wherein the partition device is also movable relative to the actuating shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring system for bicycles having a first load-applying segment (22) and a second load-applying segment (26) as well as at least one positive spring (14) and at least one negative spring (12, 88) arranged to be effectively operable between said first and said second load-applying segment (26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring damper system (1) for bicycles having a first load-applying segment (20), a second load-applying segment (22), at least one spring mechanism (12) and one damping means as well as a method of spring suspension and damping of bicycles.