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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 1978
Filed:
Nov. 01, 1976
Masashi Nagano, Sakai, JP;
Hideaki Fujimoto, Sakai, JP;
Shimano Industrial Company Limited, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A derailer for a bicycle, comprising a fitting member, a movable member, and a connecting member for movably connecting the movable member with the fitting member, at least one control member swingable independently of the movable member, a spring energized by the swing of the control member, and a positioning device provided between the control member and one of the fitting member, movable member and connecting member and serving to positionally set a chain guide on the movable member with respect to one of a plurality of sprockets, so that the speed-changing stage previously desired may be selected when the pedals stop rotating regardless of whether the bicycle is at a standstill or coasting.