Bicycle fork with compliant tip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9248883
APP PUB NO 20140265225A1
SERIAL NO

14189511

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The present invention provides a bicycle comprising front and rear wheels, a frame supported on the front and rear wheels and including a front fork. The front fork comprises a steerer tube defining a steering axis, a fork blade coupled to and extending downward relative to the steerer tube, and a fork tip coupled between the fork blade and the front wheel. The fork tip includes a first arm extending at an angle of 40-85 degrees relative to the steering axis, a second arm extending at an angle of 70-120 degrees relative to the steering axis, and an axle support coupled between the second arm and the front wheel. In one embodiment, the first arm and second arm define a gap, and the fork tip further includes a resilient member positioned in the gap.

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  • SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
D'Aluisio, Christopher P Corralitos, US 76 881

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