Patent ID: 7740264
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: B62K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cycle stem having handlebars attached adjacent a first end thereof, a fork attached adjacent a second end thereof and an adjustable quill between the first end and second end, the adjustable quill comprising: an inside tube comprising an inside tube axis and an inside tube disc, the inside tube disc having formed therein at least one inside tube aperture radially spaced from the inside tube axis; an outside tube comprising an outside tube axis and an outside tube disc, the outside tube disc having formed therein at least one outside tube aperture radially spaced from the outside tube axis; and at least one locking element selectively disposed in one of an unlocked position and a locked position, the unlocked position characterized in that the locking element is disposed in only one of the outside tube aperture or the inside tube aperture and the locked position characterized in that the locking element is disposed in both the outside tube disc aperture and the inside tube disc aperture.