A pedal driven cycle comprises a cantilevered frame member (96, figure 1) coupled to a power input sprocket 5 and a driven sprocket 6; a belt drive 3 connecting the power input sprocket 5 to the driven sprocket; and a side mounted rear wheel 91 releasably coupled to a multi-speed gear hub 15 that is coaxial with the side mounted rear wheel 91, wherein the multi-speed gear hub 15 is coupled to the driven sprocket 6. Belt tension may be adjusted by means of a two-component sliding arrangement comprising a house housing carrier 23 and second supporting member 22, secured by clamping bolts 25. The cantilever member 96 may comprise lips (figure 9) to prevent a rider’s clothing being caught by the belt 3.


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    Title :

    Belt drive pedal cycle with side mounted wheels


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    Publication date :

    2021-02-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62K Fahrräder , CYCLES / B60B VEHICLE WHEELS , Räder für Fahrzeuge







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