| Bicycle is one of the oldest vehicles used by man. It | | | | Chains have increased biker safety by allowing the |
| consists of a light casing built over two wheels (one | | | | manufacturers to cut down on the wheel size. |
| following the other, with each of them being pierced | | | | Recently, breakthroughs have been made to have |
| with wire), a seat, handlebars (which are counterpart | | | | chains that could provide gearing mechanism to the |
| of steering wheel), brakes, and a couple of pedals or | | | | bikes. In order to achieve good speed, one needs to |
| a small motor to propel the bicycle. To know and | | | | lubricate bicycle chain from time to time, or else they |
| learn about a bicycle, one needs to understand the | | | | get rusted. |
| basic bicycle parts as they work in combination - | | | | Wheel - Bicycles ride on wheels. The wheel pair |
| Brake - They are used to speed down the bicycle. | | | | consists of an outer rim that is connected to the |
| They can be controlled by brake levers that are | | | | central focal point using spokes. A nut is used to |
| mounted on the handlebars (as is the case with disc | | | | tighten the spokes at both ends. |
| brakes and rim brakes) or they can be functioned by | | | | Tire - It covers the outer circumference of the |
| backward pedaling (as is the case with coaster | | | | bicycle wheel and is inflated with air. Because of its |
| brakes). | | | | shape (usually circular) and air filled inside, it allows the |
| Handlebar - This is the part where a rider places his | | | | bike to sail. Right amount of air needs to be filled |
| hands to provide balance to the bike. It can be | | | | inside the tire so that it provides optimum friction to |
| straight, cylindrical or curved. It has a handle at each | | | | the ground, thereby transmitting maximum speed |
| end, each of which is fitted with grips to provide firm | | | | from the pedal to the wheel. |
| hold of the bar. It also helps in steering the bike by | | | | In order to buy and maintain a good bicycle, a person |
| providing the necessary leverage. Latest handlebars | | | | needs to understand what each bicycle part does. |
| also enable the biker to change body stance during a | | | | Although they might seem trivial when seen |
| long ride. | | | | separately, but when running in combination, they |
| Chain - It provides the propelling action in the bike by | | | | produce a thrill and experience, one cannot afford to |
| transferring power from the pedals to the wheels. | | | | miss. |