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2. Bicycle brake - Wikipedia

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   Most bicycle brake systems consist of three main components: a mechanism for the rider to apply the brakes, such as brake levers or pedals; a mechanism for transmitting that signal, such as Bowden cables, hydraulic hoses, rods, or the bicycle chain; and the brake mechanism itself, a caliper or drum, to press two or more surfaces together in ...

3. List of bicycle parts - Wikipedia

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   Brake: devices used to stop or slow down a bicycle. Rim brakes and disc brakes are operated by brake levers, which are mounted on the handlebars. Band brake is an alternative to rim brakes but can only be installed at the rear wheel. Coaster brakes are operated by pedaling backward; Brake lever: a lever for actuating a bicycle brake

4. Q factor (bicycles) - Wikipedia

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   Q factor is a function of both the bottom bracket width (axle length) and the cranks. Bottom brackets axles vary in length from 102mm to 127mm. Mountain bike cranks are typically about 20mm wider than road cranks. [6] A larger Q factor (wider tread) will mean less cornering clearance (while pedaling) for the same bottom bracket height and crank ...

5. Bicycle - Wikipedia

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   A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike, push-bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe. By the early 21st century there were more ...

6. List of bicycle types - Wikipedia

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   Mountain bicycle gearing is often very wide-ranging, from very low ratios to mid ratios, typically with 9 to 28 gears, although some riders prefer the mechanical simplicity and ease of maintenance of single-speed mountain bikes. 29ers are mountain bikes that are built to use 700C or ISO 622 mm wheels. 27.5 bikes are mountain bikes that are ...

7. Mountain biking - Wikipedia

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   Mountain biking (abbr. MTB) is a sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, usually using specially designed mountain bikes.Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, such as air or coil-sprung shocks used as suspension, larger and wider wheels and tires, stronger frame materials ...

8. Bicycle pedal - Wikipedia

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   Simple platform bicycle pedal. The pedal is the part of a bicycle that the rider pushes with their foot to propel the vehicle. It provides the connection between the cyclist's foot or shoe and the crank allowing the leg to turn the bottom bracket spindle and propel the bicycle's wheels.

9. Outline of bicycles - Wikipedia

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   This mountain bicycle features oversized tires, a full-suspension frame, two disc brakes and handlebars oriented perpendicular to the bike's axis. A time trial racing bicycle A Half Wheeler trailer bike at the Golden Gate Bridge Working bicycle in Amsterdam, Netherlands A BMX bike, an example of a bicycle designed for sport A racing upright bicycle A recumbent bicycle Diagram of a bicycle A ...