1.1 the bicycle

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1.1 The Bicycle

Frame

Head Tube


Frame

Seat Tube


Frame

Down Tube


Frame

Fork


Frame

Seat Stays


Frame

Chain Stays


Frame

Dropouts


Frame

Headset


Frame

Bottom Bracket


Drive Train

Pedal


Drive Train

Cranks


Drive Train

Chain Rings


Drive Train

Chain


Drive Train

Rear Derailleur


Drive Train

Cassette


Drive Train

Front Derailleur


Wheel

Hub


Wheel

Spokes


Wheel

Rim


Wheel

Tire


Wheel

Tube


Wheel

Valve


Components

Saddle


Components

Seat Post


Components

Handlebar Stem


Different Component – Same Function


Components

Handlebar


Different styles


Components

Brake Cables


Components

Brakes


Components

Shifters


STI Shifter


Bar End Shifter


Grip Shifter


Buying a Bike How much can I spend?

Where will I ride?

Will I ride with a group?

Do I need carrying capacity?

How fit am I?

How hilly is the terrain in my area?

Buying a bike


Road Bikes

Dropped handlebars

Two or three chainrings

Skinny tires

Road Bike


Mountain Bikes

Flat or raised handlebar

Larger, lower pressure tires

Wide range of gears

Mountain Bike


Hybrid Bikes

Upright stems and handlebars,

Mountain bike style brakes

Wide gear range.

Hybrid Bicycle


Women’s Bikes

Women's Specific Design


Recumbent Bikes

Recumbent Bicycle


Bike Sizing

Center To Top

Center To Center


Simple Standover Sizing


Comfort

Power

Safety

Convenience


Type

Saddles


Angle

Level Seat Angle


Leg Almost Straight


Adjustment

You can make this adjustment if needed


Position

Knee Over Pedal


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