(12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISI ‘THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) a (29) Wort ttt Property Orzuiain (EER ‘ncn Bc Gate (43) International Publication Date (10) International Publication Number 23 March 2006 (23.03.2006) PCT WO 2006/032052 A2 (S1) International Patent Clasiiaton: 'AT AU, AZ, BA, BB, BG, BR, BW, BY, BZ, CA, CHC 62K 21700 (2006.01) 0,8, CU. CZ, DP. DR. DM, DZ, BCH HG. 18, FL (21) tmeonsnat Appleation Number GB, GD, GE GM, HR HU, A, ty N18, J KE cansaoosmasaio KG: KM, KP: KR, KZ, LC LK, LR, LS, HT, LU LN MA, MD, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX, MZ, NA,NG, NI, NO, (2) wg Date: NZ, OM, PG, PHI, PL, PT, RO, RU, SC, SD, SE, SG, SK, 15 September 2005 (15.09.2005) 1, $M, S¥, TJ, TM, TN, TR, TI, TZ, UA, UG, US, UZ. (25) Filing 1 inglih VC, VN, YU, ZA, ZM, ZW. (26) Publication Language: Bnglish (84) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated. for every (30) Priority Data: 60161027315 September2004 (15.09.2008) US (71) Applicant (forall designated States except US): YETI {€ [USAIS}; 600 Corporate Circe, Unit D. FR. GB, GR. HU, Golden, Colorado 80401 (US), RO, SE, SI, SK, TR), OAPI (BE, BI, CF. Ct eyes GN, GQ, GW, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, T6), (78) Inventor/Applicant (or US only: HOOGENDOORN, Declarations under Rule 4.17: Steven W, [US/USh, 127 Timber Lane, Evergreen, Coll — sto the identity of the inventor (Rale 4.17() forall des- ‘rad 80439 (US). Fgnations = ax 0 applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted ‘patent (Rule 4,17() forthe following designations AB, AG, AL, AM, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB, BG, BR. BW, BY, BZ, CA, CH, CN, CO, CR, CU, CZ, DE, DK, DM, DZ, EC. EE, (81) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every EG, ES, Fl. GB, GD, GE. GH, GM, HR, HU, 1D, IL, IN, kind of national protection available: AE, AG, AL, AM, IS, JP. KE, KG, KM, KP, KR, KZ, LC, LK, LR, LS, LT. LU, (74) Agents: MATSON, Charles R.ct al; DORSEY & WHIT- NEY LLP, 370 Seventeenth Stree, Suite 4700, Denver, Colorado 80202 (US). {Continued on next page) (64) Tite: REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE /032052 A2 IMUM & (57) Art The present invention proves a ear sspenson system fra bicyeeo abso res mputing ome cyl by & Showings ear wea ot he eye wo be espace lave oe Bec fume. Upon dplcemen of he ear ved, te eat & Stsprsonsysem allows th war hel to move fom a genera fit poston oa scond positon, an thn st ean the ear ‘hes the general fst poston. Bmibimentaf the er sunpernon astm can be aed ae the ave! he eae Shel as wall sth overage ato eve 0 tthe drs pee, The presen invenon ics ae fame couple with foot rae tough rt ed socond pve ans asc teeinaons andor supe of which ale the ar wel pa B ssvettas ie leverage ratios,WO 2006/032052_A2 LV. LY, MA, MD, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX, Mz NO, NZ, OM, PG, PH, Pl, PT, RO, RU, SC SK, SL, 3M, SY, TJ, TM, IN, TR, TT, TZ, YN, YU, ZA, ZM, ZW, ARIPO patent (BW. GH, GM, KE, 1S, MW, MZ, NA, SD, SL, SZ, TZ, UG, 7M, 23), Eurasian patent (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, MD, RU, TI, TM), European patent (AT, BE, BG, CH, CY. CZ, DE, DK, BE, ES, FI, FR, SE, SI, SK, TR), OAPI patent (BE BY, CF CG, GN, GO, GW, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, 16) 1 othe applicant's entitlement to claim the priority ofthe cartier application (Rule 4.17(ii) for all designations Published: ‘without international search report and to be republished ‘upon receipt ofthat report For two-letter codes and other abbreviations, refer ta the "Guid- ‘ance Notes on Codes and Abbreviations" appearing a the begin hing of each regular issue of he PCT Gacette10 15 20 25 30 WO 20061032052 PCT/US2005/033410 REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to 60/610,273, filed September 15, 2004, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION a Field of the Invention This invention is generally related to bicycles, and more particularly, to suspension systems for rear wheels of bicycles. b. Background Art Rear suspension systems are commonly used on bicycles, and are especially common on ‘mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a sport where a rider can encounter rough terrain (such as holes in the ground, rocks, and the like). Sometimes the rider also jumps the bike over natural or ‘man-made obstacles while riding. The rear suspension system helps to reduce the impact felt by the rider resulting from forces exerted on a rear wheel when traveling over rough terrain or when Jumping the bicycle. When impact forces act on the rear wheel, the rear suspension system allows the rear wheel to be displaced relative to the bicycle frame, which, in tum, acts to absorb the impact. ‘Many rear suspension systems available on the market allow the rear wheel of the bicycle to travel in a particular path that is dictated by the physical construction of the suspension system. Essentially, the rear wheel path is permanently fixed by the rear suspension design. Different rear ‘wheel paths cause different reactions in the way the bicycle handles. Therefore, one rear wheel path that is suitable to a particular rider or condition may be unsuitable for another rider or condition, BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Aspects of the present invention relate to a rear suspension system for a bicycle. The rear suspension system acts to absorb forces impacting on the bicycle by allowing a rear wheel of the bicycle to be displaced relative to the rest of the bicycle. The structural and geometrical configurations of the rear suspension system provide a travel path in which the rear wheel moves. Embodiments of the rear suspensions system can include at least two pivotal connections used to couple various bicycle components together. The pivotal connections can also be configured to translate along respective paths, and as such, can be configured in various ways to provide different rear wheel paths. Various components of the embodiments of the rear suspension system can also be adjusted to affect the travel path of the rear wheel of the bicycle as well as the leverage ratio to suit the rider’s preference. In addition, the pivotal connections can be configured to mitigate forces exerted on the rear suspension system from a bicycle’s drive train and/or braking system.10 15 20 25 30 WO 2006/032052 PCT/US2005/033410 In one aspect of the present invention, a bicycle includes: a first frame, a second frame, a first pivot translating assembly, and a second pivot translating assembly. ‘The first frame is coupled with the second frame through the first pivot translating assembly and the second pivot translating assembly. In another form of the present invention, a bicycle includes: a frame; a front wheel rotatably connected with the frame; a rear suspension system; and a rear wheel rotatably connected with the rear suspension system. ‘The rear suspension system includes a first member; a first pivot translating assembly operably coupling the first member with the frame; and a second pivot translating assembly operably coupling the first member with the frame, In yet another form of the present invention, a bicycle includes: a frame including a head tube; a top tube connected with the head tube; a seat tube connected with the top tube; a down tube connected with the head tube, and a bottom bracket with the down tube and a front wheel operably coupled with the head tube. The bicycle also includes a rear suspension system including a first link pivotally connected with the frame; a main swing arm pivotally connected with the first link; a guide member connected with the frame; and a s¢cond link pivotally connected with the main swing arm and moveably engaged with the guide member. In addition, the bicycle includes a shock assembly pivotally connected between the frame and the rear suspension system; and a rear wheel rotatably connected with the rear suspension system. In still another form of the present invention, a bicycle includes: a frame; a rear suspension system including at least one first link pivotally connected with the frame; at least one main swing arm pivotally connected with the at least one first link; at least one guide rail connected with the frame; and at least one second link pivotally connected with the main swing arm and coupled with the at least one guide rail. The bicycle also includes at least one shock assembly pivotally connected with the frame and the rear suspension system. In still another form of the present invention, a bicycle includes: a first frame including a first pivot and a second pivot; a second frame; a means for movingly connecting the first pivot with the second frame; and a means for movingly connecting the second pivot with the second frame. The features, utilities, and advantages of various embodiments of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings and defined in the appended claims, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. | is a right side view of a bicycle incorporating a rear suspension system according to ‘one embodiment of the present invention.