Patent ID: 8272659
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
1. A bicycle frame for riding in an as-used position substantially vertical to a riding surface, comprising: a frame component, said frame component defining a shape of an aperture within an interior surface of a surrounding frame; said frame formed of a planar material, said planar material running between two opposing side edges, said planar material being substantially parallel to said riding surface with said frame in said as-used position; means for operative engagement of pedals in a communication with a lower portion of said frame, said pedals operatively engageable with a drive wheel rotationally engageable to a rear of said frame; means for operative engagement of a seat to an upper portion of said frame to support a rider; means for operative engagement of a front wheel rotatable by handlebars, to a front portion of said frame; a first planar member, said first planar member having a first surface and a second surface intersecting at a perimeter edge defining a first shape, said planar member in said first shape configured for a positioning within said frame; means to engage said first planar member in said positioning within said frame, to said frame, to an engaged position; said first planar member in said engaged position providing support to said surrounding frame as a means to prevent a distortion of said frame when under a load in said as used position.