Patent ID: 8561500
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: B62M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A crankset for a bicycle, the crankset comprising: a first crank and a second crank, each of the first crank and the second crank having an end adapted to engage a pedal; a spindle defining an axis and including a first end coupled to the first crank and a second end coupled to the second crank; a bearing positioned around the spindle between the first crank and the second crank; and a preload mechanism coupled to the spindle between the bearing and the first crank, the preload mechanism including a washer extending circumferentially around the spindle and at least one cam member engageable with the washer to move the washer along the axis to preload the bearing, the preload mechanism further including a cover at least partially enclosing the washer, wherein the at least one cam member is adjustable relative to the cover to load the washer, and wherein the cover is engaged with a shoulder on the first crank when the washer is engaged with the bearing.