Patent ID: 6435523
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B60R,B62H,B62K

Abstract:
A surrogate top tube for a bicycle, comprising:first and second generally planar yokes, each yoke being adapted to selectively secure a tube member of the bicycle oriented generally normal to the plane of the yoke; an elongate support structure including first and second sections connected to the first and second yokes, respectively, the first and second sections being telescopically engaged and incorporating anti-rotation structure to prevent the first section from rotating relative to the second section, the support structure having a cross-sectional size generally corresponding to the cross-sectional size of the top tube of the bicycle and a length sufficient to extend between a seat tube and a vertical portion of the handlebars on the bicycle; and wherein the first section fits within the second section and includes a plug adapted to fit within the end of the first section, the plug having a contact portion that projects radially outward from an outside diameter of the first section to ride against an inside surface of the second section.