Patent ID: 6286850
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B62H

Abstract:
A U-shaped balance bar apparatus for connection to a rear axle of a bicycle, which comprises:a unitary rod having a first rod portion forming a first arm having a flattened first distal end with a first aperture extending through the flattened portion of first arm near the first distal end, a second rod portion forming a handle extending between the first arm and a second arm, a third rod portion forming a second arm which extends substantially in spaced relation parallel to the first arm, the second arm having a second flattened distal end with a second aperture extending through the second flattened end in axial alignment with the first aperture, and a fourth rod portion extending from the first flattened portion of the first arm at a location below the second aperture towards the second arm to form a stop member for limiting travel of the unitary balance bar between a first upright position and a second above horizontal position, when the first aperture and the second aperture are positioned for attachment to the rear axle of the bicycle.