Attività

Essential Bicycle Parts / Bicycle Tool

This is the part that a cyclist places their feet on. The pedal is attached to the crank which is the component that the cyclist rotates to spin the chain which in turn provides the bicycle’s power.

Front derailleur

Mechanism for changing the front gears by lifting the chain from one chain wheel to another; it allows the cyclist to adapt to road conditions.

Chain (or drive chain)

Set of metal links meshing with the sprockets on the chain wheel and gear wheel to transmit the pedaling motion to the rear wheel.

Chain stay

Tube connecting the pedal and crank mechanism to the rear-wheel hub.

Rear derailleur

Mechanism for changing the rear gears by lifting the chain from one gear wheel to another; it allows the cyclist to adapt to road conditions.

Rear brake

Structure made of cotton and steel fibers coated with rubber, mounted on the rim to form the casing for the inner tube.

Rim

Metal circle constituting the wheel’s circumference and on which the tire is mounted.

Hub

Central part of the wheel from which spokes radiate. Inside the hub are ball bearings enabling it to rotate around its axle.

Fork

Two tubes connected to the head tube and attached to each end of the front-wheel hub.

Front brake

Mechanism activated by a brake cable, comprising a caliper and return springs; it forces a pair of brake pads against the sidewalls to slow down the front wheel.