Abstract: A brake device and a brake system using the same are provided. The brake device mainly has a housing having one end oppositely connected to a top lid. A synchronization assembly accommodated with the housing has first and second end surfaces, through which active and passive brake cable sets penetrate. An active limiter is connected to the second end surface of the active brake cable set, and the passive brake cable set is connected to at least one passive limiter, at least one elastic member and at least one brake assembly. A rear wheel is firstly braked and then a front wheel is braked according to a ratio between the corresponding elastic members through the movements of the active and passive brake cable sets, the elastic member and the single synchronization assembly. Meanwhile, the overall size and the manufacturing cost of the brake device can be effectively and saved, respectively.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for installing between a master cylinder and a brake line includes a housing having an internal bore, an inlet port, a passage, and an outlet port. A reciprocating piston is movable within the bore. A locking lever is coupled to the reciprocating piston for actuating the reciprocating piston. A fastener having an internal fluid passage for providing fluid communication between the passage and the master cylinder secures the housing to the master cylinder. The locking lever is moveable between a first position, wherein the hydraulic fluid can flow freely between the master cylinder and the brake line for engaging and disengaging the vehicle brake and a second position, wherein the hydraulic fluid is prevented from returning to the master cylinder for maintaining the vehicle brake in an engaged state.

Abstract: A brake-action synchronizing device for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a force imparting unit which is disposed in a housing and which includes a first block secured to and moved with a front brake cable, a stage extending transversely from the first block, and a second block which is disposed in the housing and which is secured to a rear brake cable. When the front brake cable is pulled by virtue of a front braking action, the first block is caused to move toward a ceiling wall of the housing and lift the second block so as to pull the rear brake cable, thereby delivering braking forces to both rear and front wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for a bicycle brake comprises a housing with a first piston bore, a first piston disposed in the first piston bore, and a first piston rod fixedly attached to the first piston and extending from the first piston toward the outside of the housing. The first piston rod includes a first brake arm coupling portion for coupling to a first brake arm, and an adjustment mechanism adjusts a distance of the first brake arm coupling portion relative to the piston.

Abstract: A bolt for use with a hydraulic disc brake caliper. The bolt includes a head and a shaft extending outwardly from the head. The shaft includes a threaded portion having a diameter, at least one channel defined at least partially in the outer surface of the threaded portion, and a reduced diameter portion defined at least partially circumferentially around the shaft and located between the head and the threaded portion. When the bolt is threaded into an opening, the at least one channel and the reduced diameter portion are in fluid communication.

Abstract: A bicycle component fixing band is provided with a first base part, a second base part, a hinge structure, a releasable connecting structure and a lock pin. The base parts are pivotally connected together at their pivot ends by the hinge structure. The releasable connecting structure releasably couples fastening ends of the base parts together. The lock pin is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The lock pin is engaged with both of the pivot ends of the base parts when the lock pin is in the locking position to prevent relative movement of the base parts. The lock pin is disengaged from one of the pivot ends of the base parts when the lock pin is in the unlocking position to permit relative movement of the base parts.

Abstract: A spring system in particular for bicycles includes a gas suspension spring with adjustable progression and a housing element for movably receiving the suspension piston of the gas suspension spring. The gas suspension spring includes a spring volume including a first spring chamber and at least a second spring chamber separated from one another by a partitioning member. The first spring chamber is arranged within the housing element and the second spring chamber extends internal of the housing portion consecutive to the housing element. One single adjustment element allows adjustment of both the damping system and the spring characteristics.

Abstract: A bicycle caliper brake includes a cable housing at an upper end of a first arm; a pivotal second arm comprising a coupling member at one end and a stepped groove on a bottom edge of the coupling member; a brake cable loosening and tightening device comprising a first unit, a second unit for pivotably securing the device to the coupling member, and a hole; a cable fastener secured to the first unit; a brake cable passing the cable housing to be fastened at the cable fastener; and a spring depressible trigger pin comprising a C-ring at one end, the trigger pin being driven through the groove and the hole to releasably secure the C-ring to the hole. Pressing the trigger pin will unfasten the C-ring and pivoting the device about the second unit will loosen the brake cable and increase a distance between brake pads at arms' ends.

Abstract: A brake system for bicycles includes two pivotably connected first and second arms and two brake pads are respectively connected to the first and second arms. A cable unit is connected to the second arm and includes a brake cable. A link unit includes a first link which is connected between the second arm and the brake cable. A second link has a first end connected to the first arm and a second end of the second link is pivotably connected to a mediate portion of the first link. The distance between the two ends of the first link is longer than the distance between the second end of the first link to the second end of the second link. The brake cable is lifted with less force, the first link lifts the second link which moves the first arm to pivot to stop the wheel rim.

Abstract: A twist-grip controller includes a cylindrical housing adapted to be nonrotatably received within a tubular end of a handlebar, and an elongate support member having a cylindrical internal cavity and a longitudinal guide surface, the support member being supported within the housing for relative rotation about a longitudinal axis. The controller is adaptable to actuate a first cam portion axially constrained within the support member cavity, the first cam portion thereby actuating a vehicle control via fluid power through a first range of motion. Rotating the tubular sleeve through a second range actuates a second follower mounted to a second cam portion axially toward the distal end of the handlebar, thereby generating an output throttle signal.

Abstract: An electronic brake device for use with a wheel of a bicycle provides, among other features, wireless, remote disengagement of a wheel brake. A brake coupled to a housing is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The housing includes a receiver configured to receive a command signal, and a processor operative to identify the received command signal. If the command signal is identified as a first command signal, the processor outputs a first control signal. An electric motor is operatively coupled to the brake to selectively move the brake from the engaged position in which the wheel of the bicycle is being braked to the disengaged position in which the wheel of the bicycle is free of any brake contact in response to the first control signal. Measured movement of the brakes between fully braked or fully disengaged positions are possible in the disclosed arrangement.

Abstract: A bicycle sensor unit is provided that comprises a bicycle brake part and a sensor fixedly attached to the bicycle brake part to detect rotational behavior of a bicycle wheel. The bicycle brake part is one of a bicycle brake attachment member configured to be non-movably coupled to a bicycle frame and a bicycle brake arm configured to support a bicycle brake pad for movement against a rim of the bicycle wheel. Preferably, the sensor unit is part of a bicycle brake device that comprises both the bicycle brake attachment member and the bicycle brake arm, a bicycle brake pad and the sensor.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for installing between a master cylinder and a brake line includes a housing having an internal bore, an inlet port, a passage, and an outlet port. A reciprocating piston is movable within the bore. A locking lever is coupled to the reciprocating piston for actuating the reciprocating piston. A fastener having an internal fluid passage for providing fluid communication between the passage and the master cylinder secures the housing to the master cylinder. The locking lever is moveable between a first position, wherein the hydraulic fluid can flow freely between the master cylinder and the brake line for engaging and disengaging the vehicle brake and a second position, wherein the hydraulic fluid is prevented from returning to the master cylinder for maintaining the vehicle brake in an engaged state.

Abstract: A bicycle braking system is basically provided with a bicycle braking device, a supplementary brake operating device and a brake maintaining arrangement. The bicycle braking device is movably between a non-brake applying position and a brake applying position for applying a braking force. The supplementary brake operating device is operatively coupled to operate the bicycle braking device. The supplementary brake operating device includes a rider operating arrangement that is operable by a rider between a non-braking position and at least one predetermined braking position. The brake maintaining arrangement is configured and arranged to hold the bicycle braking device in the brake applying position in response to movement of the rider operating arrangement to the predetermined braking position such that the braking force of the bicycle braking device is continually and consistently applied.

Abstract: In the specification and drawing a new brake system and a two-wheeled vehicle using the same are described. The new brake system includes a first brake to apply a first brake force on a first wheel of a vehicle and transfers the first brake force to physically actuate a second brake to brake a second wheel of the vehicle. A new-designed cantilever brake is disclosed to transfer the first brake force to actuate the second brake.

Abstract: A bicycle rim brake assembly includes a fastening shaft, a mounting part, a pair of brake arms and a pair of brake shoe attaching parts. The fastening shaft extends in an axial direction and is configured for attachment to a portion of a bicycle frame adjacent to the bicycle wheel. The mounting part includes a fastening portion that is configured such that the fastening shaft extends through the fastening portion. The mounting part and the fastening portion are movable between a plurality of mounting positions relative to the fastening shaft along a first direction that intersects the axial direction. The brake arms are supported in a freely pivotal manner on an outer perimeter of the mounting part. The brake shoe attaching parts are provided on respective ones of the brake arms.

Abstract: An actuator unit for a hydraulic brake mechanism on two-wheelers, comprising a housing fastened to the handlebar, a brake cylinder being arranged substantially perpendicular to the handlebar in the housing, a piston movable in it and a brake lever acting on the piston at an intermediate portion remote from either end of the lever, the lever being mounted at one end thereof to rotate relative to the housing, wherein the brake lever is mounted adjustably movable with respect to an axis substantially at an end of the lever, the axis being unchangeable in position but rotatably mounted to the housing, the adjustment option being provided for by the adjustment mechanism, wherein the lever, the adjustment mechanism and the axis rotate together relatively to the housing upon operation.

Abstract: A brake lever assembly for actuating a hydraulic system is shown and described. The brake lever assembly comprises a housing, a master cylinder disposed in the housing, and a master piston disposed in the master cylinder. The master piston has an adjustable dead band. A lever is connected to the housing and has an adjustable reach. The lever is pivotable about a first axis to adjust the reach and is pivotable about a second axis to actuate the master piston.

Abstract: In the specification and drawing a new brake system and a two-wheeled vehicle using the same are described. The new brake system includes a first brake to apply a first brake force on a first wheel of a vehicle and transfers the first brake force to physically actuate a second brake to brake a second wheel of the vehicle. A new-designed cantilever brake is disclosed to transfer the first brake force to actuate the second brake.

Abstract: In the specification and drawing a new brake system and a two-wheeled vehicle using the same are described. The new brake system includes a first brake to apply a first brake force on a first wheel of a vehicle and transfers the first brake force to physically actuate a second brake to brake a second wheel of the vehicle. A transmission device is disclosed to transfer the first brake force to actuate the second brake.

Abstract: A method of varying a rest position and a length of an actuation arc of a lever in a hydraulic disc brake system. The hydraulic disc brake system comprises a master cylinder including a cylinder having a first end and second end and a port communicating with a hydraulic fluid reservoir between the first and the second cylinder ends. A piston is received in the cylinder. The piston has a seal between the cylinder and the piston and the piston is movable within the cylinder by a lever operatively associated therewith to selectively pressurize hydraulic fluid within the cylinder by moving the seal between the port and the second end of the cylinder. The hydraulic disc brake system further comprises a caliper in fluid communication with the master cylinder. The caliper has a pair of brake pads operatively associated with a disc received therebetween. The caliper is actuated by movement of the lever in an actuation arc between a rest position and an engagement point with the pads in engagement with the disc.

Abstract: A bicycle brake pad holder includes a hollow fastening rod comprising a head, a concave surface on the head, and an annular flange on the concave surface; a brake pad mount including a slotted channel, a convex receptor opposite the channel, a hole through the convex receptor, and a nut disposed in the hole, the nut having a projection projecting out of the hole; a brake pad removably mounted on the channel; and a bolt driven into the fastening rod to secure to the nut with the receptor urged against the concave surface and the flange put on the projection. Loosening the bolt will disengage the receptor from the concave surface to allow the receptor to move vertically and transversely relative to the flange. Hence, a fine adjustment of a distance between the brake pad and a wheel rim is effected.

Abstract: A hydraulic caliper brake assembly for a bicycle comprises a caliper body; a first chamber installed in the caliper body; a first piston installed in the first chamber; a second piston installed in the first chamber; an inner chamber formed between the first piston and the second piston for receiving brake oil; an outer chamber installed between the second piston and the caliper body for receiving brake oil; and an outer valve installed in the second piston for switching flowing of the brake oil between the inner chamber and outer chamber. When a small force is applied, the brake oil will flow into the inner chamber; by closing the outer valve, the first piston is pushed to have the effect of speed reduction; when the braking force is increased, by opening the outer valve, the second piston is pushed to have the effect of emergent braking.

Abstract: A method of varying a rest position of a one-piece lever in a hydraulic brake system. The hydraulic brake system comprises a master cylinder including a cylinder and a port, a piston received in the cylinder, the piston having a radial seal between cylinder and the piston, the piston being movable within the cylinder by a one-piece lever operatively associated therewith to selectively pressurize hydraulic fluid within the cylinder by closing the port. The hydraulic brake system further comprises a caliper in fluid communication with the master cylinder, the caliper having a pair of brake pads operatively associated with the disc received therebetween. The caliper is actuated by movement of the one-piece lever in an arc between a rest position and an engagement point with the pads in engagement with the disc. The length of the arc is variable by movement of the engagement point relative to the rest position along the arc.

Abstract: A quick-release device of a bicycle brake cable includes a main frame mounted to a handlebar of the bicycle, a lever pivotally mounted to the main frame and a push device mounted in the main frame to normally push the lever for selective changing the position between the lever and the push device and the tension of the brake cable.

Abstract: A quick-release device of a bicycle brake cable includes a brake arm mounted on a frame of the bicycle, a guider selectively slidably mounted on a free end of the brake arm and a safe lever pivotally mounted in the brake arm. The brake arm includes a groove defined along an axis thereof. The guider is hollow to allow the brake cable extending therethrough. The safe lever includes a pivot point that divides the safe lever into a press portion and a stop portion extending toward the guider to prevent the guider from an accidental operation due to an improper force.

Abstract: A bicycle brake apparatus comprises a securing bracket with an axle opening dimensioned to receive a bicycle wheel hub axle therethrough, a braked member that has a braking surface and is adapted to rotate with a bicycle wheel hub rotatably supported by the hub axle, a braking member adapted to contact the braking surface, and an operating unit that selectively causes the braking member to contact the braking surface. A locking unit is structured for attachment to the securing bracket, wherein the locking unit extends in an axial direction of the hub axle and is dimensioned to nonrotatably engage the bicycle frame radially inwardly of a rotating portion of the brake apparatus.

Abstract: A lever assembly and a master cylinder are provided. The lever assembly includes a lever and an adjuster mechanism that changes the mechanical advantage of the lever. The reach of the lever relative to a handlebar can be adjusted. Both the mechanical advantage and reach of the lever can be adjusted without tools and while a vehicle including the same is operated. The master cylinder includes a reservoir in a clamp area. A reservoir bladder fits into the reservoir. A cover encloses the bladder and includes a vent opening making the bladder at atmospheric pressure such that air can move into the bladder and out of the bladder. The master cylinder can be bled without reorienting the master cylinder. A method of adjusting a mechanical advantage of a lever and a method of bleeding a braking system without reorienting the master cylinder are also provided.

Abstract: A bicycle includes front and rear disk brake units. The rear disk brake unit includes a rear brake lever unit, a rear brake disk, a rear caliper device, and a rear brake oil tube interconnecting the rear brake lever unit and the rear caliper device and having a first inner diameter. The front disk brake unit includes a front brake lever unit, a front brake disk, a front caliper device, and a front brake oil tube interconnecting the front brake lever unit and the front caliper device and having a second inner diameter greater than the first inner diameter so as to allow for approximate simultaneous clamping of the front and rear caliper devices on the front and rear brake disks, respectively, when the front and rear brake lever units are operated simultaneously.

Abstract: The dual pivot, side-pull type caliper brake described in the current invention comprise of two brake arms. The first brake arm is pivoted to the second arm. The second brake arm pivots on a fixing bolt. The fixing bolt connects the brake caliper to the frame or fork of a bicycle. A Bowden wire actuates the brake arms. A centering spring aligns both brake arms relative to the fixing bolt. The centering spring is preloaded against the fixing bolt, as well as the second brake arm.

Abstract: An operating lever, for example for use in a vehicle, is provided. The operating lever may comprise a lever holder, and an operating component pivotably coupled to the lever holder. Manipulation of the operating component may regulate or control a “pulling margin” of a wire that operates a device such as a clutch. The operating component and the lever holder may contact each other circumferentially at a contact portion. At the contact portion, projections on respective surfaces of the operating component and lever holder may engage each other in such a way that when the operating component is turned to regulate the pulling margin, the operating component undergoes elastic deformation in a radial direction. In this way, a definite operating feel is transmitted to a person operating the operating component.

Abstract: A reservoir apparatus for a bicycle brake lever device comprises a master cylinder and a fluid reservoir including first and second reservoirs. The master cylinder has a master cylinder chamber dimensioned for receiving a master cylinder piston therein. The first reservoir has a first reservoir chamber in fluid communication with the master cylinder chamber for supplying a hydraulic fluid to the master cylinder chamber. At least a portion of the first reservoir chamber is disposed below a portion of the master cylinder chamber. The second reservoir has a second reservoir chamber in fluid communication with the first reservoir chamber, wherein the second reservoir chamber includes an air entrainment surface. The air entrainment surface is positioned higher than an upper surface of the first reservoir chamber.

Abstract: A bicycle brake lever is used on a handlebar of a bicycle and has a body, a hydraulic cylinder, an oil jacket, a cap and a leakage proof element. The body is mounted with the handlebar of the bicycle and has a threaded hole and a lever. The hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the body and has an oil chamber, a piston and an annular groove. The piston is mounted moveably in the oil chamber and is connected with the lever. The annular groove is formed around the external surface of the hydraulic cylinder and has two transmitting holes. The oil jacket is mounted rotatably around the hydraulic cylinder over the annular groove and contacts with the body near the threaded hole and has a tube. The cap is mounted over the opening of the tube. The leakage proof element is mounted between the opening of the tube and the cap.

Abstract: A bicycle motion sensing arrangement is provided has a bicycle wheel, a bicycle brake and a sensor. The bicycle wheel includes an air valve stem and a magnet mounted to the air valve stem. The bicycle brake is configured to be mounted to a bicycle frame. The sensor is fixedly attached to the bicycle brake at a location to detect rotational behavior of a bicycle wheel by sensing the magnet mounted to the air valve stem.

Abstract: A wheel brake for a bicycle or other vehicle has a pair of pivoting arms. Each arm is configured to support a brake pad. A first arm pivotally supports a cam. A second arm defines a cam surface and a cable guide. The cam has a first end for mounting of a cable and a second end having a roller which rests on the cam surface. When the cable is actuated, the cable pulls the first end of the cam, causing the cam to pivot and causing the second end of the cam to roll along the cam surface. Force applied by the cam compresses the arms, causing associated brake pads to move inwardly into engagement with the wheel. The brake is compact and efficient in design.

Abstract: A bicycle brake device includes a holder arm having a pivot shaft for attaching to a rear fork, two brake caliper having middle portions pivotally attached to the end portions of the holder arm, and having brake shoes attached to the lower portions, and a brake cable for selectively forcing the lower portions of the brake calipers and the brake shoes toward each other, the brake calipers may be balanced for effectively forcing the brake shoes to solidly clamp the wheel rim, and a spring biasing device may bias the brake shoes away from each other when the brake cable is released. A coupling device may couple the middle portions of the brake calipers together.

Abstract: A method of varying a rest position and a length of an actuation arc of a lever in a hydraulic disc brake system. The hydraulic disc brake system comprises a master cylinder including a cylinder having a first end and second end and a port communicating with a hydraulic fluid reservoir between the first and the second cylinder ends. A piston is received in the cylinder. The piston has a seal between the cylinder and the piston and the piston is movable within the cylinder by a lever operatively associated therewith to selectively pressurize hydraulic fluid within the cylinder by moving the seal between the port and the second end of the cylinder. The hydraulic disc brake system further comprises a caliper in fluid communication with the master cylinder. The caliper has a pair of brake pads operatively associated with a disc received therebetween. The caliper is actuated by movement of the lever in an actuation arc between a rest position and an engagement point with the pads in engagement with the disc.

Abstract: A bicycle brake mechanism includes a body located above a front wheel and a pivotable member is pivotably connected to the body. A hydraulic device is connected to the pivotable member so as to pivot the pivotable member. Two brake arms are located on two sides of the rim and two respective first ends of two link units are respectively connected to two ends of each of the brake arms. The two respective second ends of the links units are connected to two ends of the body. One end of each of the two brake arms is pushed by the pivotable member when the hydraulic device is activated so as to pull the pivotable member. The two link units make the two brake arms to be simultaneously moved to stop the rim.

Abstract: A dual lever hydraulic brake assembly is described. The brake assembly comprises two levers operatively connected to a hydraulic brake system. A hydraulic assembly is also described wherein a lever is operatively connected to a master cylinder such that moving the lever in an actuating direction moves the master cylinder in a first direction.

Abstract: A braking mechanism for actuating a supplemental brake, used in association with a pedal-actuated brake, which increases total brake effectiveness and increases reliability through redundancy as a result of the coaster brake functioning as a back-up to a failed supplemental brake. A brake lever arm is adapted to cooperate with a coaster brake and a bicycle frame to engage a brake cable and operate the supplemental brake when the coaster brake is engaged. During assembly, the brake lever arm is allowed to rotate about an axle, but is limited in such rotation to a selected degree by placement of a limiter cam. Once installed, a distal end of the brake lever arm is permitted limited rotation with respect to the bicycle. A brake cable secured between the brake lever arm distal end and a supplemental brake is disposed linearly a distance sufficient to actuate the supplemental brake.

Abstract: A device and method adapted to keep a bicycle upright and stable while not in use that engages one or more brake levers and the brakes of the bicycle, while the bicycle is leaned against an object. A device and method which is lightweight, easy to keep with the bicycle, and which is adapted to be used with a large variety of types of bicycles. A device and method adapted to keep a bicycle upright and stable while leaned against an object while on a slope.

Abstract: A method of adjusting a lever actuated bicycle hydraulic disc brake master cylinder. The disc brake master cylinder has a housing defining a cylinder having first and second ends and a port communicating with a fluid reservoir between the first and second ends. A piston is received in the cylinder and the piston has a seal having a leading seal edge between the piston and the cylinder. The lever is operatively associated with the piston to move the piston from an unactuated position with the leading seal edge a select distance between the port and the first end of the cylinder to an actuated position between the port and the second end of the cylinder.

Abstract: A bicycle motion sensing arrangement is provided has a bicycle wheel, a bicycle brake and a sensor. The bicycle wheel includes an air valve stem and a magnet mounted to the air valve stem. The bicycle brake is configured to be mounted to a bicycle frame. The sensor is fixedly attached to the bicycle brake at a location to detect rotational behavior of a bicycle wheel by sensing the magnet mounted to the air valve stem.

Abstract: A V-type brake is adapted to slow down or stop a wheel, and includes a pair of first and second brake arms, a brake cable assembly connected to a free end of the second brake arm, and a linkage. The linkage is connected pivotally to a free end of the first brake arm, and is interconnected between the free end of the first brake arm and the brake cable assembly in such a manner that the linkage is in a folded state. The linkage is operable to unfold so as to pivot the free ends of the first and second brake arms away from each other, thereby increasing the distance between brake shoes on the first and second brake arms for removal or remounting of the wheel.

Abstract: A mechanism for placing a hand operated rear-wheel brake lever of a motorcycle on the left handlebar of said motorcycle. A steel wire is routed from the right foot brake pedal by means of an extension to a small lever found under the clutch hand lever on the left handlebar. When the lever is pulled inward, the wire pulls the right foot brake pedal up, thereby activating the hydraulically operated braking system of the motorcycle's rear wheel without the rider having to use his/her right foot. In this fashion, riders who engage in racing or who are traveling at high speeds have greater precision in their ability to brake the rear wheel of their vehicle.

Abstract: A parking brake assembly for an air actuated disc brake includes an operating shaft for amplifying a force supplied by an air actuator and transmitting the force to brake pads. The operating shaft is pivotable about an axis between a rest position at which a braking force is not applied and an actuated position at which the braking force is applied. An abutment surface on the operating shaft is selectively engageable by a complementary latch of the assembly to retain the operating shaft in the actuated position and thereby apply the parking brake. The abutment surface has a helical configuration.

Abstract: An integrated motorcycle brake system has a brake line, and an inside brake assembly having an inside piston. The brake line connects to the inside brake assembly, and the inside brake assembly integrally forms a fork leg. The outside brake assembly has an outside piston opposite the inside piston. A fluid passage between the outside brake assembly and inside brake assembly has a conduit that transmits brake line pressure to the inside and outside pistons. The four way fluid junction has a vertical bore meeting a horizontal bore where the vertical bore is plugged at a top end with a seal.

Abstract: A bicycle brake shoe assembly including multiple brake pads of different braking compounds replaceably inserted sequentially into a truncated pad holder. The pads have an overlap at one end and an under-lap at the other end such that upon assembly within the holder an overlap portion is mated over an under-lap portion. The pads are captured and retained in place in the truncated holder by a removable end cap. The overlap/under-lap pad mating cooperates with the pad holder and end cap to prevent pad pull out because of wheel rim movement forces on the pads. The brake shoe assembly has a transverse curvature substantially in conformance with the radius of curvature of the bicycle wheel rim, thereby improving pad contact with the wheel rim.

Abstract: A bicycle brake lever is used on a handlebar of a bicycle and has a body, a hydraulic cylinder, an oil jacket, a cap and a leakage proof element. The body is mounted with the handlebar of the bicycle and has a threaded hole and a lever. The hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the body and has an oil chamber, a piston and an annular groove. The piston is mounted moveably in the oil chamber and is connected with the lever. The annular groove is formed around the external surface of the hydraulic cylinder and has two transmitting holes. The oil jacket is mounted around the hydraulic cylinder over the annular groove, is made of translucent material and has a tube. The cap is mounted over the opening of the tube. The leakage proof element is mounted between the opening of the tube and the cap.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for actuating a bicycle hub brake of the type having a fastening bracket adapted to be nonrotatably mounted relative to a bicycle frame, a brake drum, and a brake mechanism adapted to apply a braking force to the brake drum, wherein the brake drum rotates integrally with a bicycle hub around a hub axle. The apparatus comprises an actuating member and a rotating member. The actuating member is structured to be movably mounted relative to the fastening bracket for actuating the brake mechanism, and the rotating member is structured to be rotatably mounted relative to the fastening bracket independently of the actuating member. The rotating member includes an actuating member moving unit for moving the actuating member. The rotating member also includes a cable winding surface to wind a brake actuating cable thereon.