Patent ID: 6663117
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B62B,B62D,B62K

Abstract:
A kit for converting a standard bicycle into a tracked cycle, the kit comprising:a) a drive wheel configured to be coupled to a frame of the standard bicycle, and configured to be operatively coupled to a drive of the standard bicycle; b) a flexible and resilient arm having a first end configured to be coupled to the frame of the standard bicycle, and a second end configured to extend rearward from the frame; c) a bogie wheel, coupled to the second end of the arm and located rearward of the drive wheel; and d) a continuous track, movably disposed around the drive and bogie wheels; e) the arm being formed of a flexible and resilient material configured to bias the bogie wheel and track towards a riding surface; and f) the arm attaching the bogie wheel to the frame in a cantilever configuration.