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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2002
Filed:
May. 15, 2001
Christopher P. D'Alusio, Bethel, CT (US);
Christopher A. Peck, Southbury, CT (US);
Cannondale Corporation, Bethel, CT (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a mountain bike frame ( ) for use with a rear wheel ( ). The frame is a “diamond-type” frame that includes seat stay tubes ( ). The seat stay tubes ( ) are spaced apart to define a gap distance (C) between the inner surface of the seat stay tubes ( ) at a tire intersection point that at a minimum is greater than about 2 inches. In addition, the seat stay tubes ( ) have a modulus of elasticity value multiplied times the moment of inertia value is between about 1.0 lb×inches and about 10 lb×inches . The frame is for use with only a rear disc brake mounted to one of the seat stay tubes ( ).