Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bicycle Anatomy





Bicycle Anatomy


The part of the frame that connects the top of the seat tube
to the rear dropout. It usually intersects the seat tube near
where the top tube joins the seat tube.

2. Front Derailleur
The mechanism that moves the chain from one
chainring to another (found above the bottom bracket).

A bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle,
onto which wheels and other components are fitted. A bicycle frame
is the main component of a bicycle, onto which wheels and other
components are fitted.

The components (including the ball bearings) that allow
the handlebar to rotate and steer the fork.

The head tube contains the headset, the interface with
the fork. In an integrated threadless headset, the bearings interface
directly with the metal surface on the inside of the head tube.

Holds the front wheel and provides shock absorption
so the rider can keep the front wheel on the ground and maintain
steering control over the bike.

The slots on the frame and fork that holds the wheel axles.

Toothed cogs that make up the gears (attached to the rear wheel).
The mechanism that moves the chain from one gear to another
(found below the rear dropout). More about Derailleurs.

10. Chainstay
A section of the frame that connects bottom bracket to rear dropout.
The bottom bracket includes the pedal axle and bearings.
Toothed rings that directly connect to the crank.

Connects the pedals to the chainring.

Types of Pedals.

Frame tube that connects the bottom bracket to the Head Tube.

No comments:

Post a Comment