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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 1992
Filed:
Sep. 06, 1990
Applicant:
Inventors:
William K Duehring, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Forrest D Yelverton, Longmont, CO (US);
Assignee:
GT Bicycles, Inc. a Calif. Corporation, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280288 ; 280284 ;
Abstract
An improved vertical dropout assembly for attachment to a bicycle frame is disclosed which comprises an easily replaceable vertical dropout member and an interchangeable derailleur hanger system. The dropout member is configured to allow the adjustment of the rear wheel within the frame of the bicycle and to provide improved clearance between the frame and chain. The derailleur hanger system is operable to position any make of derailleur at its optimum location with respect to the rear wheel and is adapted to be easily replaced in the event of an accident.