Patent ID: 7104532

Claim:
A shock absorber for dampening motion between a bicycle seat post and a bicycle seat comprising: a flat spring formed into an arc shape, said spring having an upper spring end and a lower spring end located at opposite distal ends of said spring, wherein said lower spring end is configured for attachment to said seat post; a longitudinally extending support member configured to support said seat comprising a first support end and a second support end located at opposite distal ends of said support member, wherein said first support end is attached to said upper spring end; a first flexible strap having a first end attached to said upper spring end and said first flexible strap having a second end attached to said lower spring end; and a second flexible strap having a first end attached to said lower spring end and said second flexible strap having a second end attached to said second support end, wherein said second flexible strap is oriented substantially perpendicular to said support member.