Patent ID: 6109637
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
A bicycle frame comprising a downtube, a seat tube, a cross bar, a fork, a head tube, a pair of chain stays, a rear drop-out, and a pair of seat stays, said chain stays operatively connected to said drop-out and to said seat tube, said cross bar operatively connected between said seat tube and said head tube, said downtube operatively connected between said seat tube and said head tube, and said fork operatively connected to said head tube;said seat stays each having a first end operatively connected to said seat tube, and a second end pivotally connected to said rear drop-out for pivotal movement about an axis substantially perpendicular to the dimension of elongation of said chain stays; anda combination damping and spring force-providing element mounted to each of said seat stays which provides a spring force resisting pivotal movement of said seat stays about said axis, and providing damping thereof, said combination element comprising an elastomeric material connected between said seat stay at a portion thereof between said first and second ends thereof facing said chain stay, and a non-elastomeric material support.