Full-suspension mountain bike
A pivotably mounted deflection pulley aligns with the chain's direction to minimize friction and wear on high-pivot mountain bikes, improving pedaling efficiency by maintaining a single plane alignment with the chain and cassette sprocket.
DE102024139151A1Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-06-25MPR GMBH & CO KG
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024139151P0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a bicycle, in particular a mountain bike, comprising a main frame with a subframe sprung to the main frame. The rear wheel is mounted on the subframe. The bicycle includes a derailleur system with a cassette having a plurality of sprockets. The chain is guided over a guide pulley mounted above the bottom bracket. The guide pulley is pivotally mounted on the main frame or subframe.
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