Abstract: The invention concerns a fork comprising at least one arm at the lower end whereof is mounted the wheel axle and the upper end whereof is associated with a steering pivot. In said fork, on the steering pivot and at the front thereof is fixed a rigid frame comprising at least one vertical flange used for mounting two mutually offset horizontal axles, for articulating the ends of two upper and lower links, whereof the other ends are articulated on each arm of the fork in the upper third of the length thereof, with one end fixed on the rigid frame and its other end fixed to one of the two upper and lower links.

Abstract: A handlebar fastening device for a mini cycle includes a conduit rotatably secured in the head tube of the mini cycle and includes an upper end extended upward beyond the head tube, a handlebar support having a curved and integral one-piece structure and having a lower end secured to the upper end of the conduit, and having an upper and front end for supporting a handlebar with a barrel. The conduit includes an embossed outer peripheral surface for solidly engaging with the handlebar support. A bracket may secure the lower end of the handlebar support to the conduit.

Abstract: A hydraulic suspension unit which is arranged in a supporting pipe has a piston arranged in a cylinder and a piston rod which is coupled with the piston and projected from the cylinder and detachably coupled with a slide pipe edge portion. Coil springs for buffering are further built in the cylinder. Thus, the hydraulic suspension unit can be easily exchanged.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for adjustably securing an axle and a brake carrier to a front monofork of a motorcycle. The axle is received within an eccentric axle carrier and extends through a lower end of the brake carrier. An opposite end of the brake carrier includes an opening through which a carrier mounting device extends. The carrier mounting device is secured to the monofork and guides or aligns the brake carrier relative to the monofork. When the axle carrier is rotated to adjust the attitude of the motorcycle front end, the mounting device moves relative to the brake carrier while the brake carrier is maintained in a relatively fixed relationship to the wheel.

Abstract: A head bowl set of a bicycle and the like comprises a head tube, a front fork tube put through the head tube for connecting a handlebar support tube with the top end, a locking device disposed at the top end of the front fork tube to press against the handlebar support tube, a lower bowl set and an upper bowl set which are respectively disposed at the top end and the bottom end of the head tube, and a tightening member disposed between the cover member of the upper bowl set and the bearing for providing a pivoting and sliding effect between the front fork tube and the head tube. The tightening member is annular in shape and has a tapered portion, a straight wall and a hooked portion. The head bowl set has advantages of structural stability and easy assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is a two-wheel drive motorcycle. The drive trait that supplies power to the front wheel is modified to include a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch for the front wheel drive are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention includes a motorcycle frame that has a steering head and a fuel storage unit that is adapted to contain motorcycle fuel. A separating wall is disposed between the fuel storage unit and the steering head to substantially prevent fluid communication between the fuel storage unit and the steering head. The steering head includes a stress focusing structure for separating the steering head from the fuel storage unit and leaving the separating wall substantially intact to contain fuel within the fuel storage unit in response to a predetermined force being applied to at least one of the steering assembly and the front wheel.

Abstract: A head bowl set of a bicycle and the like comprises a head tube, a front fork tube put through the head tube for connecting a handlebar support tube with the top end, a locking device disposed at the top end of the front fork tube to press against the handlebar support tube, a lower bowl set and an upper bowl set which are respectively disposed at the top end and the bottom end of the head tube, and a tightening member disposed between the cover member of the upper bowl set and the bearing for providing a pivoting and sliding effect between the front fork tube and the head tube. The tightening member is annular in shape and has a tapered portion, a straight wall and a hooked portion. The head bowl set has advantages of structural stability and easy assembly.

Abstract: A bicycle for providing stair-stepping exercise motion, recreation, and mode of transport comprising a frame that includes a unique triangular rear portion, a pair of wheels, one for the front, one for the back, a chain driven, teardrop-shaped propulsion system, left and right pedals having multiple positions between a horizontal and angular vertical upon which the operator rides, adjustable handle bars for steering, and a safety housing for covering the propulsion and wheel sprockets, chain, braking mechanism, and bike stand.

Abstract: A front suspension structure is provided having an axle support arm for connecting a front wheel axle and a front fork lower end that is light in weight and has high rigidity. An axle support arm has a substantially chevron shape when viewed from the side, with a front end section being formed as a two-legged section for connecting to an arm holder for a lower end of a front fork. The two-legged section is rotatably connected to the arm holder via a bolt. A rear end of the axle support arm includes a bearing section provided with a slot. The axle support arm is rotatably connected to an axle via the bearing section. Indentations that open upwardly are formed in a central part of the axle support arm with bearing sections provided on lower ends of the pushrods being fitted in the indentations and a bolt inserted into the bearing sections from a side direction.

Abstract: The present invention includes a motorcycle frame that has a steering head and a fuel storage unit that is adapted to contain motorcycle fuel. A separating wall is disposed between the fuel storage unit and the steering head to substantially prevent fluid communication between the fuel storage unit and the steering head. The steering head includes a stress focusing structure for separating the steering head from the fuel storage unit and leaving the separating wall substantially intact to contain fuel within the fuel storage unit in response to a predetermined force being applied to at least one of the steering assembly and the front wheel.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for adjustably securing an axle and a brake carrier to a front monofork of a motorcycle. The axle is received within an eccentric axle carrier and extends through a lower end of the brake carrier. An opposite end of the brake carrier includes an opening through which a carrier mounting device extends. The carrier mounting device is secured to the monofork and guides or aligns the brake carrier relative to the monofork. When the axle carrier is rotated to adjust the attitude of the motorcycle front end, the mounting device moves relative to the brake carrier while the brake carrier is maintained in a relatively fixed relationship to the wheel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to stabilizing a bicycle handle from vibration and wobbling while the bicycle is ridden over rough terrain or ridden at high speed. The present invention includes an adapter coupled to the front wheel of the bike. An arcuate rod that is substantially a half-circular rod with two free ends is coupled to the adapter, along the two free ends. The arcuate rod also runs through a dampening cartridge, which stabilizes the bike handle. Furthermore, the dampening cartridge is coupled to the connector via a universal joint along the lowermost frame of the bike. Within the dampening cartridge is a dampening material, and on one end of the cartridge is a cap and on the opposing end is an adjustable nut. Both the cap and the adjustable nut have a concave inner surface facing the dampening material, such that when the adjustable nut is tightened, the dampening material is compressed both radially and axially.

Abstract: A front fork yoke for a motorcycle where the yoke includes a parallel pair of posts rigidly maintained laterally spaced apart by a pair of parallel semi-circular arches extending laterally between the posts. The imposts of the upper arch are curved rounded-over shoulders. The front face of the yoke is smoothly rounded-over towards the rear face of the yoke. The arches are upwardly convex and support the motorcycle head tube therebetween.

Abstract: An angularly-adjustable steering system is provided for an off-road vehicle such as a snowmobile or an ATV. The steering system employs a modular handlebar-angling mechanism interfaced between the steering column and the handlebar apparatus of the steering system. The angling mechanism operates by pivotal mechanics to enable a user to position the handlebar apparatus of the steering system to any desired angle of tilt along a radial tilt range, and then to lock the apparatus into position using a cable-assisted lever or other mechanical control. The steering system is utilized in side-hilling and other difficult maneuvers for the purpose of improving stabilization of the vehicle over sloping terrain, improving the balance of a user operating the vehicle from a running-board position, and decreasing muscular strain on the user.

Abstract: Lack of torsional rigidity is a problem all suspension forks have to one degree or another. This leads to problems with control and tracking. This invention solves the problem by using a new process with modifications to the design of existing components. Torsional load problems are solved at their origin by transmitting torsional loads between the fork legs. This reduces independent leg motion, resulting in precise steering performance.

Abstract: A steering bearing assembly for a bicycle comprises a lower bearing unit including a set of balls arranged between a first race connected to the head tube of the frame of the bicycle and a second race connected to the steering tube, which connects the front fork of the bicycle to the handlebars. The second race is connected to the steering tube with interposition of a bottom supporting ring having a plane undersurface which rests against a stop surface of the fork. The bottom supporting ring incorporates elastic means which recall it towards a configuration of minimum diameter in order to keep the bottom supporting ring blocked on the steering tube and at the same time enable its disassembly by means of easy and fast operations.

Abstract: A bicycle fork tubular pivot (5) includes a cylindrical wall having a longitudinal geometrical axis (X—X), made of a composite material and including at least a reinforcing inner longitudinal partition (7, 8), in particular a partition (7) parallel to the bicycle center line (P), and a partition (8) orthogonal to the former.

Abstract: A brake device includes a brake lever, a brake shoe, a tube, a stem rotatably secured in the tube, two followers pivotally secured to the stem and the tube for supporting two brake cables, and a bearing coupling the followers together. The followers are rotatably secured to the stem and the tube and are sliding in concert with each other relative to the tube and the stem and are rotated relative to each other for allowing the cables to be operated and to be prevented from being twisted relative to each other when the stem is rotated relative to the tube.

Abstract: Two or three-wheeled vehicle which comprises a frame, a drive system connected to the frame and provided with a motor or a pedal system, and a handlebar mounted pivotally in the frame for at least one wheel provided with a hub, wherein the hub is connected to the handlebar via a steering arm extending along the steering wheel, wherein a drive shaft extending at least into the hub of the steering wheel is connected rotatably to a part of the frame extending roughly parallel to the steering arm, and a universal coupling part is arranged between the drive shaft and the hub of the wheel, wherein the drive shaft is connected drivably to the drive system in order to obtain a compact vehicle.

Abstract: Vehicle steering head including a connecting element adapted to engage a handlebar. A support tube rotatably supports the connecting element. A latch element is disposed within the support tube. A slide is moveable with respect to the support tube. The slide is moveable from at least one position wherein linkage element prevents the connecting member from rotating with respect to the support tube to at least another position wherein the linkage element allows the connecting member to rotate with respect to the support tube in at least two directions.

Abstract: A structure is disclosed which enables easy manufacture of a supporting portion for a bicycle fork stem. This structure comprises: (i) a head pipe which is formed from a tubular pipe having a constant diameter and which has ball bearing accommodating portions each located at a position interior to an opening end of the head pipe relative to an axial direction, and (ii) ball bearings each of which has steel balls and first and second rings for holding the steel balls therebetween and supports the fork stem passing through the second ring. The ball bearing accommodating portions are each composed of (i) a support ring supported in a push-in inhibited fashion by an annular face that is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the head pipe so as to be perpendicular to an axial direction and (ii) one of the ball bearings with the first ring being supported in a push-in inhibited fashion by the support ring.

Abstract: An inverted front fork and wheel assembly for bicycles and motorcycles includes an axle having non-circular end portions that are clamped within corresponding non-circular dropout openings, thereby to increase the torsional stiffness of the fork.

Abstract: A rotary device for stunt bicycles includes a bearing set movably mounted to a steerer tube and having two upright lugs and two downward lugs. A first collar is pivotally connected to the upright lugs and a first lever member has one end thereof pivotally connected to the first collar, and the other end of the first lever member is connected to a first brake cable. A second collar is pivotally connected to the downward lugs. A second lever member has one end thereof pivotally connected to the second collar, and the other end of the second lever member is connected to a second brake cable.

Abstract: A steering assembly for a motorcycle is provided, comprising a front fork assembly, a handlebar assembly, and one or more riser assemblies connecting the handlebar assembly to the fork assembly. The front fork assembly comprises a pair of elongated fork legs. Each of the fork legs has an upper end and a lower end, and a cross-member extending between the fork legs adjacent the upper ends. Each of the riser assemblies comprises a riser extending between the handlebar assembly and the cross-member, an upper bushing, and a lower bushing. Each of the upper and lower bushings comprises an inner member comprising a tubular stem and a collar extending radially outwardly from an end of the stem, and an outer member comprising a tubular portion surrounding the stem and a lip extending radially outwardly from an end of the tubular portion adjacent the collar. The upper bushing extends from above the cross-member into a hole provided through the cross-member.

Abstract: A net shape filament winding manufacturing process and resulting products are disclosed. The manufacture of bicycle frame and their components from filament wound components which have been cut from a section of filament wound stock is disclosed. Also disclosed is a bicycle frame and its manufacturing process and a composite bicycle fork and components thereof.

Abstract: A head lock ring assembly includes a ball bearing mounted on the head tube of a bicycle at a top and holding a set of steel balls outside the head tube, and a cover shell assembly formed of a cover shell, a first split ring, a second split ring, a rubber ring, and a locating cap, the cover shell assembly being covered on the ball bearing to lock the handlebar stem and the front fork of the bicycle for enabling the handlebar stem and the front fork to be rotated relative to the head tube, wherein the locating cap has a bottom flange inserted into the cover shell to hold down the first split ring and the second split ring in a receiving chamber in the cover shell around the handlebar stem and the front fork; the rubber ring is mounted around the locating cap above the bottom flange, and peripherally partially engaged into an inside annular groove in the cover shell to secure the cover shell, the first split ring, the second split ring and the locating cap together for quick installation.

Abstract: A vehicle steering head including a fork tube adapted to engage a handlebar, a support tube which rotatably supports the fork tube, a latch element disposed within the support tube, and a slide which is moveable with respect to the support tube, wherein the slide is moveable from at least one position wherein linkage element prevents the fork tube from rotating with respect to the support tube to at least another position wherein the linkage element allows the fork tube to rotate with respect to the support tube in at least two directions.

Abstract: A junction for the head tube of a bicycle frame with top tube and down tube members is fabricated in such a way that the top tube and down tube members are jointed. The method of mitering the top tube and down tube members to form the requested joint is cutting off a portion of walls of both the top tube and down tube members at the head ends to form a miter joint. The method of mitering provides for optimum contact area and ease of manufacturing, especially for tubes with non-traditional cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract: A flow restriction part (10) which provides a resistance to high speed oil is provided in a reservoir (R), and an air chamber (A2) which contracts according to an oil pressure is disposed underneath this flow restriction part (10). Providing such flow restriction part and air chamber in addition to an air chamber (A1), a repulsive force when the front fork contracts at high speed, such as during sudden braking, increases larger than during normal contraction while mechanical vibration caused by road unevenness during normal running is absorbed.

Abstract: A lightweight bicycle fork which includes a crown, a stem and a pair of opposed tubular struts. The stem is fitted into a bore in a central position of the crown and extends above the top surface of the crown. The pair of opposed struts are disposed to extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the crown. The struts are attached to the crown by being disposed within opposed bores within the crown and secured within the crown by threadable end caps. To prevent the rotation of the struts within the crown, longitudinal ribs can be disposed within the external surface of the struts which mate with matching grooves within the internal surface of the bores. The struts are reenforced with an internal web to strengthen the struts with respect to axial and lateral forces. The bicycle fork is made from lightweight materials such as aluminum.

Abstract: The invention provides a motorcycle with hub steering, the axle of the hub being fixedly connected to first support arms and being disposed in such a manner that it can turn with respect to the hub body. Second support arms are arranged in such a manner that the front pivot points and rear pivot points lie on non-parallel lines. Attaching the front wheel in this way results in an improved suspension and increased stability of a motorcycle with hub steering.

Abstract: A bicycle head set assembly includes a threaded steerer tube extending through a head tube and a collar is mounted to the steerer tube 61 and securely mounted to a top of the head tube. Two lugs extend radially outward from the collar and a ring is mounted to the steerer tube. The ring has a skirt with two protrusions extending therefrom and a bearing is retained between the skirt and the collar. A locking nut is threadedly connected to the steerer tube and compresses the ring to position the bearing. A handlebar is connected to the steerer tube. The range of rotation of the handlebar is limited when the protrusions are rotated to contact the lugs.

Abstract: A steering system of a motorcycle in which a top bridge is rotatably attached to a head pipe. An approximately flat plate handle bracket is attached to the top bridge through cushioning members. The flat plate handle bracket covers substantially the entire upper surface of the top bridge. Right and left handlebars are attached to the handlebar bracket.

Abstract: A bicycle headset. The bicycle headset includes an upper bearing cover and a tapered ring that are made integrally in the form of a hollow arcuate circular ring capable of being fastened with precision.

Abstract: A bicycle brake device is coupled to a bicycle frame section, which includes one or more bicycle brake mounting structures. The bicycle frame section can be either a portion of a front fork or rear fork of a bicycle. The brake device is preferably a caliper brake device such as a cantilever brake device, a side pull brake device, or a center pull brake device. The caliper brake device has a pair of brake arms, which are pivotally coupled to either the front fork or rear fork for selectively engaging the rim of the bicycle wheel. In certain embodiments, the bicycle brake mounting structures are U-shaped brackets, which are fixedly coupled to the frame member or members. In other embodiments, the bicycle brake mounting structures are formed by a pair of separate tubular frame members, which are fixedly coupled to the remainder of the bicycle frame section.

Abstract: A handlebars support structure for a motorcycle includes a top bridge mounted on an upper portion of a front fork. A rotary shaft is mounted on the top bridge and extends horizontally in a direction of the width of the motorcycle. A handlebars holder for supporting handlebars is mounted on the rotary shaft, such that the handlebars holder can pivot relative to the top bridge about the shaft. A damping unit, including a spring and shock absorber, is interposed between the handlebars holder and the top bridge. The damping unit can absorb small vibrations and large impacts, thereby preventing transmission of the vibrations and the impacts from the front fork to the handlebars.

Abstract: A structure is disclosed which enables easy manufacture of a supporting portion for a bicycle fork stem. This structure comprises: (i) a head pipe which is formed from a tubular pipe having a constant diameter and which has ball bearing accommodating portions each located at a position interior to an opening end of the head pipe relative to an axial direction, and (ii) ball bearings each of which has steel balls and first and second rings for holding the steel balls therebetween and supports the fork stem passing through the second ring. The ball bearing accommodating portions are each composed of (i) a support ring supported in a push-in inhibited fashion by an annular face that is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the head pipe so as to be perpendicular to an axial direction and (ii) one of the ball bearings with the first ring being supported in a push-in inhibited fashion by the support ring.

Abstract: An improved structure for a steering spindle securing device includes a movable fitting element mounted on a steering spindle of a conventional bicycle or scooter and having a notch extending axially along a peripheral wall thereof, one end of the movable fitting element having a generally wedge-shaped press portion for abutting against an inner ring of a bearing of a front head bowl of the bicycle or scooter, an outer annular wall thereof being provided with an outer thread; a generally tubular fixed fitting element having a notch extending axially along the peripheral wall thereof, a retaining hole extending transversely through the notch, and an inner thread for engaging at least a portion of the outer thread on the movable fitting element; and a retaining element that extends through the retaining hole to secure the fixed fitting element on the steering spindle at a predetermined position such that the movable fitting element, when rotated, displaces along the axis of the steering spindle of the bicycle o

Abstract: A connection structure for a head tube and a handle securing rod of a bicycle, characterized in that a connection block is secured at a jacket within the head tube, and the center of the connection block is provided with a screw hole, and the head tube is mounted to the connection ring tube of the handle securing rod for the mounting of a securing element to the screw hole of the connection block, and the head tube and the handle securing rod are joined to form as a unit.

Abstract: A steering bearing assembly for a bicycle comprises a lower bearing unit including a set of balls arranged between a first race connected to the head tube of the frame of the bicycle and a second race connected to the steering tube, which connects the front fork of the bicycle to the handlebars. The second race is connected to the steering tube with interposition of a bottom supporting ring having a plane undersurface which rests against a stop surface of the fork. The bottom supporting ring incorporates elastic means which recall it towards a configuration of minimum diameter in order to keep the bottom supporting ring blocked on the steering tube and at the same time enable its disassembly by means of easy and fast operations.

Abstract: The end bushings (102, 102′) of the anti-twisting cross member (2) and the upper ends (201, 201′) of the outer sliding tubes (1, 1′) which are adapted to be coupled into the bushings, are provided laterally respective appendices (10, 10′ 22, 22′) with respective bores (11, 11′, 23, 23′). These parts are superposed and are safely secured together with screws (25, 25′) which fasten the outer sliding tubes to the cross member, thus arranging the outer sliding tubes at a predetermined axial distance. The parallelism between the outer sliding tubes is ensured by the abutment of the lower edge (15, 15′) of the bushings of the cross member against a corresponding lower step (9, 9′) of the upper machined portions of the outer sliding tubes, inserted into the bushings.

Abstract: A steering bearing device includes a bearing disposed between an upper portion of a head tube and a steerer tube. The steerer tube includes a race disposed on the lower portion. Two bearings are disposed between the lower portion of the head tube and the race and disposed one above the other. The lower bearing is for anti-thrust purposes and for absorbing shocks from the steerer tube. The race includes an annular chamber formed between an outer wall and an inner fence for receiving the lower bearing and for forming an excellent seam for preventing water from entering into the bearing device.

Abstract: A frame for a motorbike front fork includes a first board and a second board which is connected to the first board by a rod. Two legs of the front fork extend through a first board and are engaged with a second board. The first hoard has two holes with tapered inner periphery and the second board has two tapered recesses for the two legs engaged therewith. Two pairs of tapered clamping members are respectively engaged with the two tapered recesses and the two tapered holes. Each tapered clamping member has a threading ring mounted thereto and the threading ring is engaged with the tapered holes and the tapered recesses so as to narrow the clamping members and securely position the legs.

Abstract: A high production net shape filament winding manufacturing process and resulting products are disclosed. The manufacture of bicycle frame and their components from filament wound components which have been cut from a section of filament wound stock is disclosed. Also disclosed is a bicycle frame and its manufacturing process and a composite bicycle fork and components thereof.

Abstract: A wheel suspension system for reducing or eliminating the shock associated with travelling over bumps and dents on a roadway on a wide variety of low speed wheeled transportation equipment. The system includes substantially vertically positioned swing arms connected between the wheel axle and frame of the wheeled transportation equipment. The swing arms cause a bump or a dent on the ground to feel as if travelling over smooth ramps and thereby eliminating the shock normally felt when travelling over the bumps or dents. The system does not utilize shock absorbing springs and is structurally simpler and more stable. Furthermore, the system keeps the gravity center of the frame of the wheeled transportation equipment at a similar level to that with no suspension system and also increases the wheel's ability to overcome large obstacles.

Abstract: A bicycle front fork and head tube mounting arrangement includes a front fork having a tubular top shaft and an annular bearing portion around the top shaft, a head tube sleeved onto the top shaft of the front fork and supported on a ball bearing in the annular bearing portion of the front fork, a locating ring supported on a ball bearing in the top end of the head tube around the top shaft of the front fork, a split screw cap tightened up with a locating screw and threaded into an inner thread in the locating ring, a ruuber ring mounted in an inside annular groove in the split screw cap and disposed in close contact with the periphery of the top shaft of the front fork, and a tightening up screw threaded into a radial screw hole on the locating ring to hold down the split screw cap.

Abstract: A sealable bearing race assembly including a first component and a second component cooperatively mateable with each other to yield a sealed bearing assembly. The first component has a first circular channel for accommodating a bearing structure such as a plurality of ball bearings, and flanked by a first lateral flat border and a first medial flat border. The first lateral flat border has a first biaser there behind for urging that border away from an underlying first support. The second component has a second circular channel alignable with the first channel, and is flanked by a second lateral flat border and a second medial flat border. The second medial flat border has a second biaser there behind for urging that border away from an underlying second support.

Abstract: A head tube of a bicycle includes two enlarged ends each having a first groove defined at the inside thereof, and a steering bearing assembly includes a first race which is engaged with the first groove manually. The first race has a second groove so as to receive a bearing therein which is positioned by a retaining member and a pressing member. Each enlarged end of the head tube has a straight tubular portion and a shoulder is connected between the inside defining the second groove and the inside of the straight tubular portion of the enlarged end. A gap is defined between the inside of the straight tubular portion and the first race so that the first race is manually to be engaged with the first groove of the enlarged end.

Abstract: An improved rotor system includes bearings that are carried by the frame of a bicycle. The bearings are carried by the frame so that a stem of a fork of the bicycle extends through the bearings and the fork is capable of being rotated relative to the frame about an axis that is generally coaxial with the stem. The improved rotor system further includes upper and lower transmission elements that extend around the stem and are movable along the stem. The upper transmission element is rotatable about the axis relative to the lower transmission element. The upper transmission element is connected to the first brake cable line and is operative for moving along the stem in response to actuations of the first brake cable line. The lower transmission element is mounted for moving with the upper transmission element along the stem. The lower transmission element is connected to the second brake cable line so that actuation of the first brake cable line results in actuation of the second brake cable line.