Abstract: A handlebar for a vehicle. The handlebar includes: a bar having a coupling end; an end piece that longitudinally extends the coupling end; an electronic processing unit housed in the bar; an antenna for transmitting and receiving electronic data coupled to the electronic processing unit, intended to allow an exchange of electronic data with a telecommunication network; and a receiver of a satellite navigation and positioning system, the receiver being coupled to the electronic processing unit. The antenna and the receiver are housed in an external part of the end piece, the antenna being interposed between the receiver and the coupling end.

Abstract: A handlebar for a vehicle. The handlebar includes: a bar having an internal volume, the bar extending longitudinally between two ends, at least an end of which, referred to as a “coupling end” has a central axis, and is open to form a passage between the internal volume and an external environment; and a watertight closure at the coupling end.

Abstract: A handlebar for a vehicle. The handlebar includes: a bar having a coupling end; an end piece that longitudinally extends the coupling end; an electronic processing unit housed in the bar; an antenna for transmitting and receiving electronic data coupled to the electronic processing unit, intended to allow an exchange of electronic data with a telecommunication network; and a receiver of a satellite navigation and positioning system, the receiver being coupled to the electronic processing unit. The antenna and the receiver are housed in an external part of the end piece, the antenna being interposed between the receiver and the coupling end.

Abstract: A method for guiding a cyclist on a bicycle equipped with a bicycle handlebar. The method includes: on each side of a central zone in which the bicycle handlebar is attached to the bicycle handlebar stem, separately illuminating a proximal light-emitting zone located next to the central attachment zone or a distal light-emitting zone depending on the route to be followed.

Abstract: A method for guiding a cyclist on a bicycle equipped with a bicycle handlebar. The method includes: on each side of a central zone in which the bicycle handlebar is attached to the bicycle handlebar stem, separately illuminating a proximal light-emitting zone located next to the central attachment zone or a distal light-emitting zone depending on the route to be followed.

Abstract: A center bearing assembly has an adjustable pneumatic support member for absorbing vibrations. The bearing assembly includes a bearing and a support member assembly that supports the bearing. The support member assembly includes a bladder having an interior chamber that is filled with a fluid. A bracket is provided that supports the support member assembly for pivoting movement relative thereto. A system is provided for controlling the magnitude of the fluid pressure within the interior chamber of the bladder. The system includes a plurality of sensors that generate signals that are representative of a plurality of operating conditions. A controller is responsive to the sensor signals and generates a signal to a pressure regulating device that controls the magnitude of the fluid pressure within the interior chamber of the bladder.

Abstract: A cross for use in a universal joint includes a lubrication system for positively causing lubricant to flow into the region of the bearings contained within a bearing cup mounted on the trunnion. The lubrication system includes a pump that is disposed in the lubrication passageway formed in the trunnion of the cross. In a first embodiment, the pump is embodied as a reciprocating piston pump, including a hollow cylindrical housing having a piston slidably supported therein. When the cross is rotated during use, the piston is moved radially outwardly relative to the housing, thereby injecting a quantity of lubricant from the lubricant passageway into the region of the bearings. When the cross is ceased to be rotated, the piston is moved radially outwardly relative to the housing under the urging of a spring. In a second embodiment, the pump is embodied as a rotatable auger pump.