The present invention relates to devices for connecting two bicycles in parallel side-by-side relation to permit simultaneous operation by the party seated on either of the bicycles, and comprises a plurality of elements ensuring simultaneous steering of the front wheels of both bicycles by the rider on only one bicycle, as well as means to render the handle bars of one of the bicycles immobile for the purpose of steering together with spacing connecting elements connecting the two bicycles at an intermediate point of their length and at the rear wheel axles. The intermediate and rear axle connecting elements are adjustable to permit tightening or loosening of the chains of the bicycles.
A plurality of elongated longitudinally adjustable rod-like connectors are provided with means at their respective ends for extending between and connecting the frame, handlebar stems and adjacent pedals of two bicycles in side-by-side relation for dual operation of the bicycles.
Interconnecting bars are employed to connect two standard bicycles in a side-by-side relationship. The bicycles are interconnected adjacent the respective rear axles thereof, adjacent their respective seats and adjacent the front of the frames thereof, for stabilizing the bicycles and are also interconnected at their respective steering mechanisms with a tie rod that is adjustable to allow setting of wheel toe-in for proper steering and handling characteristics.
The disclosure provides for a frame assemblage for connecting or coupling a pair of bicycles in side-by-side or parallel relation. The frame assemblage includes carrier means rigidly connected between the several transversely extending frame elements of the assemblage.
An attachment means for interconnecting two bicycles of similar size in side-by-side relation, of either a man or woman's design, which is composed of a plurality of lateral rigid rods and connections of the rods to the frames of the bicycles through hinge means at the rear compensating for relative vertical displacement of the bicycles through a hinge type action, which includes shock absorber means, and ball and socket means on the rigid bars interconnecting the forward end of the bicycle frames and steering columns of the bicycles.
A device for connecting two bicycles to one another in a side-by-side relationship allows two riders to simultaneously use the bicycle and not have the view blocked by a rider directly in front of them. A steering bar insures that the front wheels of both bicycles are always pointed in the same direction so that, when connected, the joined bicycles both head in the same direction. Additional bars are connected between the two bicycles to provide a rigid connection between the bicycles. The rigid connection insures that both bicycles travel at the same speed. If one rider causes one of the bicycles to move faster, the acceleration and speed of the first bicycle will be transferred to the second bicycle due to the rigid connection. For all intents and purposes, when joined, the two bicycles act as a single vehicle. The connection between the bicycles can be easily disassembled so that each bicycle can be used separately. The flexibility of using both bicycles separately or together is advantageous in such situations as bicycle rentals. Bicycles can be joined or separated as the demand dictates.
