Patent ID: 6056307
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: B62K,B62L

Abstract:
A bicycle braking system, comprising:a bicycle frame;at least one seat stay member having an upper end attached to the bicycle frame and a lower end;at least one rear wheel carrying member attached to the lower end of the seat stay member;at least one chain stay member having a front end attached to the bicycle frame an a back end attached to the rear wheel carrying member;a rear wheel having a braking surface and a rear wheel axle which defines an axis and is rotatably connected to the rear wheel carrying member;a caliper arm pivotally connected to the rear wheel carrying member;a brake caliper attached to the caliper arm and selectively engageable to the braking surface; anda pull link having a first end pivotally connected to the caliper arm and a second end pivotally connected to the chain stay member;wherein the engagement of the brake caliper to the braking surface during rotation of the rear wheel creates a braking force which induces the exertion of a moment upon the caliper arm and a tensile force upon the pull link resulting in the transmission of the braking force upwardly through the seat stay member.