Patent ID: 6098493
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B62K,Y10T

Abstract:
In combination with a bicycle handlebar having a crossbar portion connected to a bicycle stem, a handle and torso support assembly, comprising:a pair of handle extensions, each of said pair of handle extensions having first and second ends, each of said second ends having a handle clamp affixed thereto;clamping means for securing said handle clamps to said crossbar portion, said handle extensions extending rearwardly and upwardly to a region rearward from said crossbar portion to define a rider position whereby said rider's hands are located under said rider's upper torso when steering a bicycle using said pair of handle extensions; andat least one torso support extension said torso support extension including:first and second ends;a forearm support located at said first end of said torso support extension; anda torso clamp located at said second end of said torso support extension to secure said torso support extension to said crossbar portion said torso support extension extending upwardly to said region rearward from said crossbar portion.