Velocipede

Claim 1

A velocipede, comprising: a) a rigid frame having front and rear ends; b) front wheel assembly operably connected to said front end; c) rear wheel assembly operably connected to said rear end; d) a crank operably associated with said rear wheel assembly such that rotation of said crank causes corresponding rotation of said rear wheel assembly; e) a first member having front and rear end portions; f) a pivot operably secured to said frame front end and said first member front end portion such that at least said first member rear end portion is movable between upper and lower positions that are above and below a horizontal line passing through said pivot; g) a second member having a first end pivotably connected to said first member rear end portion and a second end pivotably connected to said crank such that reciprocating movement of said first member rear end portion between said upper and lower positions causes said second member to rotate said crank, thereby driving said rear wheel assembly; h) a third member including a pivot disposed at its intermediate portion; i) said third member having front and rear ends, said front and rear ends being reciprocatingly movable between upper and lower positions; j) a pair of pedals pivotably secured to said third member front end and movable therewith between said third member upper and lower positions; k) a fourth member having one end pivotably connected to said first member rear end portion and a second end pivotably connected to said third member rear end such that when said first member rear end portion is in said lower position, said pedals are at their upper position and when said first member rear end portion is in said upper position, said pedals are in their lower position; and 1) a seat disposed intermediate said first member front and rear end portions and substantially directly above said third member pivot such that when said pedals are at their upper position, said pedals are slightly forward of said seat.