Apparatus for controlling multiple bicycle operating characteristics

摘要

A bicycle operating characteristic control apparatus includes a first bicycle component and a second bicycle component, wherein the second bicycle component is changeable from a first status to a second status. The first bicycle component includes a base member for coupling to a bicycle frame, a movable member coupled for movement relative to the base member, and a chain guide coupled to the movable member for guiding a chain among a plurality of sprockets in response to movement of the movable member. A biasing device provides a biasing force to the chain guide for tensioning the chain, and a rotation resistance changing device changes a rotational resistance of the chain guide relative to the movable member. The first bicycle component and the second bicycle component are operatively coupled so that rotational resistance of the chain guide changes in conjunction with a change of status of the second bicycle component.

主权项

1. A bicycle operating characteristic control apparatus comprising:
a first bicycle component in the form of a rear derailleur including:
a base member for coupling to a bicycle frame;a movable member coupled for movement relative to the base member;a chain guide coupled to the movable member for guiding a chain among a plurality of sprockets in response to movement of the movable member;a biasing device that provides a biasing force to the chain guide for tensioning the chain; anda rotation resistance changing device that changes a rotational resistance of the chain guide relative to the movable member; and a second bicycle component that is changeable from a first status to a second status; wherein the first bicycle component and the second bicycle component are operatively coupled so that rotational resistance of the chain guide changes in conjunction with a change of status of the second bicycle component.