Abstract: A brake actuator for a bicycle having a front and rear brake assembly, the actuator includes a pivotally mounted handle within which is located a braking force division member, said division member being pivotally mounted and having cables extending from it which operate the brake assemblies.

Abstract: A velocipede which may be constructed either as a bicycle or a tricycle by attaching the appropriate rear frame to a central unitary frame located in the area of the headstock. As a bicycle front forks protrude downwardly from the headstock and support a front wheel driven by pedal cranks, and rear forks are cantilevered downwardly and rearwardly from the central unitary frame. As a tricycle the rear forks are replaced by a frame supporting two side by side rear wheels. Handle bars protrude upwardly from the headstock and an elongate inclined seat protrudes rearwardly and upwardly from the headstock.The velocipede is simple, compact and may be ridden by riders of different sizes without adjustment.