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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2001
Yoshihide Iteya, Izumisano, JP;
Masao Kojima, Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A method of supporting first and second indicators for a bicycle is provided, which involves mounting an indicator holder to a mounting portion of the bicycle; slidably supporting a first housing of the first indicator on the indicator holder for sliding adjustment along a first longitudinal axis of the indicator holder; and slidably supporting a second housing of the second indicator on the indicator holder for sliding adjustment along a second longitudinal axis that is parallel to the first longitudinal axis on a second surface of the indicator holder. In one embodiment, the step of mounting the indicator holder includes mounting the indicator holder on a handlebar that forms the mounting portion of the bicycle.