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2. Mafac - Wikipedia

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   Both included the built-in adjusters that allowed riders to adjust brake clearance while riding. MAFAC also supplied rubber lever arm covers as an option. City bike levers were supplied with plastic lever arms. MAFAC produced side-pull brakes in the late 1970s and early 1980s, concurrently with their cantilever and center-pull offerings.

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. Bicycle brake - Wikipedia

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   Squeezing the brake lever tightens the cable against the channel to produce braking friction. [49] A return spring slackens the cable when the brake lever is released, no adjustment is required, and the brake becomes more forceful when wet. Husted said his inspiration was the band brake used on industrial machinery. [50]

5. Bicycle tools - Wikipedia

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   Bicycle racks are one of the most commonly used bicycle storage devices. They are usually made of metal or plastic and can support the weight of the bicycle while lifting it up to save space. Bicycle racks can be placed on the ground or on the wall, allowing the bicycle to be hung up and not take up floor space.

6. Bicycle handlebar - Wikipedia

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   For this reason, certain handlebars are now available in multiple sizes related to the shifter or brake lever clamp diameter. Standard road drop handlebars (including track, cyclocross and touring bars) use a 23.8 mm (15 ⁄ 16 in) grip/lever diameter, which is matched only to road bike type shifters or brake levers. This diameter is usually ...

7. List of bicycle brands and manufacturing companies - Wikipedia

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   This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.