Abstract: A handlebar assembly for a pedal-driven machine includes a handlebar having an intermediate portion, first and second handled ends, a first hand-gripping portion on the handlebar between the intermediate portion and the first handled end, and a second hand-gripping portion on the handlebar between the intermediate portion and the second handled end, the handlebar assembly including a first body portion opposing the first hand-gripping portion and a second body portion opposing the second hand-gripping portion, the first body portion is positioned and is shaped to receive so as to resist a leveraging force from a left-hand finger extended from a rider's left hand when on the first hand-gripping portion of the handlebar, and the second body portion is positioned and is shaped to receive so as to resist a leveraging force from a right-hand finger extended from a rider's right hand when on the second hand-gripping portion of the handlebar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an axle attached to a bicycle, a locking element carried by the axle, and an open attachment member received over the axle between the locking element and the bicycle. The open attachment member is secured between the locking element and the bicycle, and an antitheft element is coupled to the open attachment member inhibiting unauthorized use of the bicycle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an axle attached to a bicycle, a locking element carried by the axle, and an open attachment member received over the axle between the locking element and the bicycle. The open attachment member is secured between the locking element and the bicycle, and an antitheft element is coupled to the open attachment member inhibiting unauthorized use of the bicycle.

Abstract: A quick release assembly includes a pivot pin and an axle secured to the pivot pin. A cam is pivoted to the pivot pin. A stop is movable between a first position detached from the pivot pin and a second position secured to the pivot pin inhibiting pivotal movement of the cam.

Abstract: A quick release assembly includes an axle, mounted to a hub, having an end, and a cam mounted to the end of the axle for pivotal movement. A fork is on the axle between the hub and the cam, and a follower is on the axle between the fork and the cam. A stop is movable between a first position detached from the end of the axle and a second position secured to the end of the axle inhibiting pivotal movement of the cam. A key and a detachably engagable keyway are also provided, in which the stop supports one of the key and the keyway. An extension of the follower projects into the fork preventing rotation of the follower relative to the fork.

Abstract: A quick release assembly includes a pivot pin and an axle secured to the pivot pin. A cam is pivoted to the pivot pin. A stop is movable between a first position detached from the pivot pin and a second position secured to the pivot pin inhibiting pivotal movement of the cam.

Abstract: An assembly includes a handle having a key, and a piston, having a bore, attached to an axle mounted to a hub. A fork is disposed on the axle between the hub and the piston, and a cam has first and second ends held by a cap for rotation in the bore, in which one of the first and second ends has a keyway for accepting the key. An extension of the cap projects into the fork preventing rotation of the cap relative to the fork.

Abstract: A wheel includes spokes attaching a rim to a hub. An assembly attaches a frame to the hub. A device is secured to the frame and has an intermediate portion that is capable of being used to encircle a fixed object and being disposed through the spokes preventing rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A quick release assembly includes a handle having a key and a piston having a bore. A cam is held by a cap for rotation in the bore. One of the opposing ends of the cam has a keyway that capable of receiving the key. A catch assembly is disposed with the key and the keyway, which is capable of securing the key to the cam in response to receipt of the key by the keyway.

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving and securing an end segment of a line, the end segment having an outer diameter, the apparatus comprising a receptacle including a chamber bound by a substantially continuous sidewall defining an inner diameter that is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the end segment and extensions extending into the chamber for impinging against the end segment.

Abstract: A lockable quick release assembly for securing removable parts such as a wheel to the fork of a bicycle frame with the assembly including a specialized handle which not only rotates a cam shaped member within the interior of the assembly but has a key means which allows locking of the assembly to the frame to prevent theft of the wheel. The assembly also has means to secure the handle to the assembly so it will not fall off during normal use of the bicycle, but can be removed if desired.

Abstract: A lockable quick release assembly for securing removable parts such as a wheel to the fork of a bicycle frame with the assembly including a specialized handle which not only rotates a cam shaped member within the interior of the assembly but has a key means which allows locking of the assembly to the frame to prevent theft of the wheel. The assembly also has means to secure the handle to the assembly so it will not fall off during normal use of the bicycle, but can be removed if desired.