Bicycle frame element
A bicycle frame element includes a frame tube which is a top tube, a down tube or a saddle tube of a bicycle frame. The frame tube includes a recess for storage of bicycle accessories such as tools, a bicycle pump, a rain coat or the like. The recess has at least one holding element extending across it. In the area of the recess, the frame tube is formed as a profile closed in a circumferential direction so that the recess has merely a slight influence on a stiffness of the frame tube.
1. A bicycle frame element comprising:
a frame tube comprising a recess for storage of bicycle accessories, and
at least one holding element extending across the recess,
wherein, in an area of the recess, the frame tube is formed as a profile closed in a circumferential direction, and
wherein, on a surface of the recess, the frame tube is at least partially coated.
2. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the recess has a concave shape.
3. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the recess extends in a longitudinal direction of the frame tube.
4. The bicycle frame element according to claim 3 , wherein the recess has a length of at least 10 cm.
5. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the holding element is at least partially elastic.
6. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the holding element is formed as a holding belt.
7. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the holding element is at least partially formed as a membrane or a net.
8. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the holding element comprises at least one storage pocket provided for storage of small parts.
9. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the holding element is connected to the frame tube in a releasable manner.
10. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein the recess is open in an upward direction.
11. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein, on the surface of the recess, the frame tube is provided with fixing elements.
12. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein, on the surface of the recess, the frame tube is at least partially coated with a rubber lining for holding the bicycle accessories in a position in the recess.
13. The bicycle frame element according to claim 1 , wherein, on the surface of the recess, the frame tube is at least partially coated with a coating configured to reduce a risk of the bicycle accessories sliding out of a position in the recess.