Patent ID: 6234580
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
A bicycle rim, comprising:an outer annular portion adapted to receive a tire thereon;first and second annular spoke attachment portions coupled to said outer annular portion and extending radially inwardly of said outer annular portion, said first and second annular spoke attachment portions having a plurality of circumferentially arranged spoke openings formed therein and reinforcing elements formed adjacent said spoke openings, said reinforcing elements being located radially outwardly from said spoke openings between said outer annular portion and said spoke openings, said reinforcing element of said first annular spoke attachment portion being separate from said reinforcing element of said second spoke attachment portion; andan inner annular portion located radially inwardly of said first and second annular spoke attachment portions and coupling said first and second annular spoke attachment portions together to form a hollow interior.