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2. Bicycle wheel - Wikipedia

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   Most adult mountain bikes use 26 inch wheels. Smaller youth mountain bikes use 24 inch wheels. The larger 700C (29 inch) wheels have enjoyed some recent popularity among off-road bicycle manufacturers. These rims are the same bead seat diameter as 700C wheels and are generally compatible with bicycle frames and tires designed for the 700C ...

3. 29er (bicycle) - Wikipedia

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   Using the smaller rear wheel allows shorter and quicker handling frames, more options for rear suspension designs and lighter bicycle weight. [23] Another variation is to have a 26″ front wheel with a 29″ rear wheel (commonly called a "69er" though Trek introduced a "69er" in 2007 with a 29″ front wheel and a 26″ rear wheel). [24]

4. Gear inches - Wikipedia

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   That combination of gears and wheel is said to be "26 gear inches." If the front chainring has 48 teeth and the rear sprocket has 24 teeth, then each turn of the pedals produces two turns of the rear wheel. This is equivalent to doubling the size of the drive wheel; that is, it is like a directly driven bicycle with a 52-inch wheel.

5. Recumbent bicycle - Wikipedia

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   The front wheel is commonly smaller than the rear, although a number of recumbents feature dual 26-inch (ISO 559), 650c (ISO 571), 700c (ISO 622), or even 29 × 4″ oversize all-terrain tires. Given the higher rolling resistance of the smaller front wheel, loss of steering and control are somewhat more likely attempting sharp or quick changes ...

6. List of bicycle parts - Wikipedia

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   Cluster: a bicycle cogset, either a freewheel, or cassette; Cogset: the set of rear sprockets that attaches to the hub on the rear wheel; Cone: holds bearings in place, pressed against the cup; Cotter: pin for attaching cottered cranks; Coupler: to connect tubing together; Crankset or chainset: composed of cranks and at least one chainring

7. Westwood rim - Wikipedia

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   Westwood rims features a wide single-wall cross section, the inside circumference of the rim has a contoured section shape to aid with strength. Today Westwood profile rims found in the West are mostly used in drum brake system roadsters and, to a lesser degree, in bicycles with coaster brake systems.