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Parts In A Bike

A bike is an item that can be categorized as a machine that is meant to make mobility easier for human beings. It comprises of two wheels in most cases while others are made up of three, depending on the function for which it was made. A bike is meant to be cycled on. They come in many types, depending on the function, or the terrain on which they are meant to be cycled on. For example, a mountain bike is best suited for hilly or rough terrains.



Apart from the wheels, which are basically the propelling factors of the machine, there is a Jockey wheel, which is one of two small sprockets of the rear derailleur that guide the chain that connects the two main wheels. An alternative to the jockey wheel is the belt drive, which serves the same purpose. The other item is the handlebar on which one holds onto to maintain balance and to keep the bike in position. It is equivalent to the steering wheel in a car.

Closely positioned to the handle bar are the bar ends which are extensions that allow for multiple hand positions. They are located towards the end of the straight handlebars. The pedals go hand in hand with the handlebars and the wheels because they are the next important things in propelling the bike. They are the parts on which one places the feet and they also serve to give balance to the body of they cyclist.

Close to the petals is the bottom bracket which is the bearing system around which the pedals and the cranks rotate. The bracket also has other components like the spindle, a crankset and cups that are threaded on the frame. These components divide this frame into two parts. The other most important parts in a bike are the brakes, which help the bike to come to a halt, when need be.


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