초록 ▼

The present invention is directed to a kit for converting a bicycle to a snow bike. The kit comprises an upper member, a lower member and a ski. The upper member is configured for attachment to the wheel dropouts of the bike. The upper and lower members are joined together by a first resilient pivot

The present invention is directed to a kit for converting a bicycle to a snow bike. The kit comprises an upper member, a lower member and a ski. The upper member is configured for attachment to the wheel dropouts of the bike. The upper and lower members are joined together by a first resilient pivot. The lower member and the ski are joined together by a second resilient pivot. Both the first and second resilient pivots rotate about axes parallel to the axis of the wheel dropouts.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A kit for converting a bike with wheel dropouts into a snow bike, comprising:a ski assembly including an upper member, a lower member and a ski; said upper member having a wheel dropout connector and a brake tab connector; said upper member and said lower member joined by a fi

What is claimed is: 1. A kit for converting a bike with wheel dropouts into a snow bike, comprising:a ski assembly including an upper member, a lower member and a ski; said upper member having a wheel dropout connector and a brake tab connector; said upper member and said lower member joined by a first pivot having a first rotation axis; said lower member and said ski joined by a second pivot having a second rotation axis; said upper member mounts to said bike over a range of annular orientations around an axis parallel to the wheel dropouts when locked by said wheel dropout connector and said brake tab connector at an angle within said range of angular orientations; and at least one from the group including said first pivot and said second pivot having a resiliency adjustment mechanism.