Bicycle handlebar grip
OwnerClyde R. Morganinventor
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Abstract
A bicycle handlebar grip is disclosed that is adapted to fit over the "cross-over" and "turn-of-bar" segments of a racing bicycle handlebar. The grip is shaped to allow a comfortable hand grip in any of several positions. The grip also includes provisions for reducing transmission of vibration from the handlebar to the rider's hand, thus avoiding physical ailments such as "biker's nerve palsy".
Claims8
A handlebar grip for the crossover and turn-of-bar portion of a racing bicycle handlebar in which such portion is substantially tubular about a central axis and includes (1) a substantially straight section extending laterally outward from a central portion of the handlebar, and (2) turn-of-bar section extending from the straight section forward terminating at a drop portion having a brake lower attachment location, comprising:
- a flexible "L" shaped body mountable on the crossover and turn-of-bar portion with a complementary annular bore extending from one end to an opposite end to receive the crossover and turn-of-bar portion therein;
- said "L" shaped body having (1) a crossover segment extending from the one end along the substantially straight section and (2) a turn-of-bar segment extending from the crossover segment forward to the drop portion terminating at the brake lever attachment location;
- said turn-of-bar segment having an elbow projection formed integrally therewith that projects outward from the central axis to enlarge the turn-of-bar segment and provide support for the heel portion of the biker's hand independently of whether the biker grips the crossover segment in an overhand grip or grips the turn-of-bar section in a side underhand grip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.