| 摘要 |
<p>A conduit guide (12) is disclosed for attaching bicycle cables or conduits to the bicycle frame. Basically, the conduit guide includes a strap (16) and a retainer (18). The strap and retainer are designed to secure a bicycle conduit to the bicycle frame without exerting any substantial radial compressive force on the conduits. The strap (16) is preferably a plastic tie-type of band clamp. Of course, other types of band clamps can be utilized. The retainer (18) includes a U-shaped conduit retaining portion (42) and a foot portion (40). The foot portion (40) includes a first foot section (44) and a second foot section (44) integrally formed at the ends of the leg sections of the conduits retaining portion (42). A strap receiving recess is formed between the foot portion (40) and the conduit retaining portion (42) to secure the retainer (18) to the bicycle frame without exerting a compressive force on the conduit. In alternate embodiments, a bridge is formed between leg sections for added stability. In selected embodiments, the conduit retaining portion is sized to receive a single conduit, while in other embodiments, the conduit receiving portion is sized to receive a pair of conduits. <IMAGE></p> |
