Abstract: An integral rider control device mountable to a handlebar steered vehicle. The control device includes an integral support structure having a left end for receiving a left handgrip and a right end for receiving a right handgrip. A central section is disposed between the left end and the right end. A plurality of non-tubular receptacles are formed in the integral support structure between the left end and the right end thereof. Each of the receptacles are configured to receive a respective piece of equipment. The equipment may include controls, displays or accessories. A connecting member is molded into the central section and outwardly extends from the central section. The connecting member pivotally couples the integral support structure to the vehicle along a steering axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: An integral rider control device mountable to a handlebar steered vehicle. The control device includes an integral support structure having a left end for receiving a left handgrip and a right end for receiving a right handgrip. A central section is disposed between the left end and the right end. A plurality of non-tubular receptacles are formed in the integral support structure between the left end and the right end thereof. Each of the receptacles are configured to receive a respective piece of equipment. The equipment may include controls, displays or accessories. A connecting member is molded into the central section and outwardly extends from the central section. The connecting member pivotally couples the integral support structure to the vehicle along a steering axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rider steering control device pivotally coupled to a frame of a bicycle has a one-piece elongate support structure defining at least one cavity having a plurality of first mounting surfaces. The support structure includes an integrally formed central region configured for pivotally coupling to the bicycle frame. At least one accessory has a second mounting surface matably engaging a selected first mounting surface of the support structure within the cavity.

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur is provided with a parallelogram link that is sufficiently rigid axially to maintain the distance between the link pivot axes during derailleur actuation but substantially flexible in torsion and shear to permit simple alignment of the pivot holes and control of the link width during formation and assembly of the link, thereby ensuring smooth operation of the derailleur during gear shifts.