"A bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle, onto which wheels and other components are fitted."
Learn the parts of a bicycle and their functions. This includes the frame, wheels, handlebars, brakes, gears, and pedals.
Frame: The basic structure of the bicycle which consists of top tube, down tube, head tube, seat tube, seat stays, and chain stays.
Fork: The part of the bicycle that connects the front wheel to the frame.
Wheelset: The two wheels, including rims, spokes, and hubs that make up the bicycle's wheelset.
Tires: The rubber outer layer of the bicycle wheel that comes into contact with the road.
Brakes: The mechanisms that are used to slow or stop the bike, including rim brakes, disc brakes, and coaster brakes.
Handlebars: The part of the bicycle that the rider holds onto, including the stem, handlebar, and grip.
Shifters: The mechanisms that control the gears on the bicycle, which can be located on the handlebars or on the frame itself.
Drivetrain: The parts that allow the bicycle to move forward, including the chain, pedals, cranks, and derailleur.
Bottom bracket: The part of the frame where the pedals attach to the frame.
Seatpost: The part of the frame that the seat attaches to.
Saddle: The seat that the rider sits on, which can come in different shapes and sizes.
Headset: The part of the frame that connects the fork to the bike's frame.
Suspension: The system that provides shock absorption, which can be either front suspension, rear suspension, or both.
Rack and fenders: Optional parts that can be attached to the bicycle for carrying cargo and protecting the rider from mud and water.
Pedals: The part of the bike that the rider's feet attach to.
Bearings: Parts that allow the different parts of the bike to move smoothly.
Cables and housing: The wires and protective casing that connect the brakes and shifters to the frame.
Accessories: Additional parts that can be added to the bike, such as lights, bells, and water bottle holders.
Maintenance: The regular upkeep of the bike, including cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of different parts.
Fit: Adjusting the bike to the rider's body, including the saddle height, handlebar position, and frame size.
Frame: The core structure of a bicycle that supports all other parts.
Fork: The part that connects the front wheel to the bike's frame.
Headset: The part that connects the fork to the frame and allows the rider to steer.
Stem: The part that connects the handlebar to the headset.
Handlebars: The part that the rider uses to steer and balance the bike.
Seat post: The part that attaches the saddle or seat to the frame.
Saddle: The part where the rider sits.
Pedals: The part where the rider places their feet to power the bike.
Chain: The part that transfers power from the pedals to the rear wheel.
Derailleurs: The part that moves the chain between different gears on the rear wheel.
Shifters: The part that the rider uses to change gears.
Cassette: The set of gears on the rear wheel that the chain moves between.
Chainring: The part that the chain moves around on the front wheel.
Brakes: The part that the rider uses to slow down or stop the bike.
Wheels: The part that the bike moves on, consisting of the rim, spokes, and hub.
Tires: The rubber outer part of the wheel that touches the ground.
Inner tubes: The part that holds the air in the tire.
Rim tape: The part that protects the inner tube from the spoke holes on the rim.
Hubs: Central part of the wheel that the spokes are attached to.
Spokes: Thin metal rods that connect the hub to the rim.
"The modern and most common frame design for an upright bicycle is based on the safety bicycle, and consists of two triangles: a main triangle and a paired rear triangle."
"A main triangle and a paired rear triangle."
"Frames are required to be strong, stiff and light."
"They do so by combining different materials and shapes."
"A frameset consists of the frame and fork of a bicycle and sometimes includes the headset and seat post."
"Frame builders will often produce the frame and fork together as a paired set."