Abstract: A shift control device for a bicycle is disclosed having a planetary gear assembly for varying the relative angular position between an actuating member and a control member. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the shift control device includes a control member engageable with a ring gear to drive a plurality of planetary gears about a fixed base member. The fixed base member preferably includes a sun gear integrally attached thereto. The planetary gears are preferably carried by an actuating member configured to pull and release a bicycle shift cable. Rotation of the planetary gears results in the tension or release of the bicycle shift cable. The shift control device can include a positioning mechanism for controlling the position of the actuating member relative the base member.

Abstract: A shift control device for a bicycle is disclosed having a planetary gear assembly for varying the relative angular position between an actuating member and a control member. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the shift control device includes a control member engageable with a ring gear to drive a plurality of planetary gears about a fixed base member. The fixed base member preferably includes a sun gear integrally attached thereto. The planetary gears are preferably carried by an actuating member configured to pull and release a bicycle shift cable. Rotation of the planetary gears results in the tension or release of the bicycle shift cable. The shift control device can include a positioning mechanism for controlling the position of the actuating member relative the base member.

Abstract: A derailleur cable router is provided for changing the direction of a derailleur cable having a cable housing surrounding at least a portion of the derailleur cable. The derailleur cable router includes a base member, a pulley mounted on the base member for rotation around a pulley axis, and a housing support movably supported on the base member. The housing support pivots relative to the pulley around a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis is different from the second axis.

Abstract: A derailleur cable router is provided for changing the direction of a derailleur cable having a cable housing surrounding at least a portion of the derailleur cable. The derailleur cable router includes a base member, a pulley mounted on the base member for rotation around a pulley axis, and a housing support movably supported on the base member. The housing support pivots relative to the pulley around a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis is different from the second axis.

Abstract: A multiple sprocket apparatus for a bicycle includes an inner race and an outer race having first and second end faces rotatably supported by the inner race. The outer race has first end second end faces and is structured for supporting a plurality of first sprockets on an outer peripheral surface thereof and aligned between the first and second end faces. The second end face includes fastening devices for fastening a second sprocket thereto.