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1.1 The Bicycle

Frame

Head Tube

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Frame

Seat Tube

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Frame

Down Tube

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Frame

Fork

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Frame

Seat Stays

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Frame

Chain Stays

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Frame

Dropouts

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Frame

Headset

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Frame

Bottom Bracket

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Drive Train

Pedal

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Drive Train

Cranks

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Drive Train

Chain Rings

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Drive Train

Chain

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Drive Train

Rear Derailleur

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Drive Train

Cassette

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Drive Train

Front Derailleur

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Wheel

Hub

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Wheel

Spokes

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Wheel

Rim

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Wheel

Tire

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Wheel

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Wheel

Valve

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Components

Saddle

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Components

Seat Post

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Components

Handlebar Stem

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Components

Handlebar

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Components

Brake Cables

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Components

Brakes

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Components

Shifters

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STI Shifter

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Bar End Shifter

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Grip Shifter

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Buying a Bike How much can I spend?

Where will I ride?

Will I ride with a group?

Do I need carrying capacity?

How fit am I?

How hilly is the terrain in my area?

Buying a bike

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Road Bikes

Dropped handlebars

Two or three chainrings

Skinny tires

Road Bike

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Mountain Bikes

Flat or raised handlebar

Larger, lower pressure tires

Wide range of gears

Mountain Bike

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Hybrid Bikes

Upright stems and handlebars,

Mountain bike style brakes

Wide gear range.

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Women’s Bikes

Women's Specific Design

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Recumbent Bikes

Recumbent Bicycle

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Bike Sizing

Center To Top

Center To Center

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Simple Standover Sizing

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Comfort

Power

Safety

Convenience

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Type

Saddles

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Angle

Level Seat Angle

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Leg Almost Straight

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Adjustment

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Position

Knee Over Pedal

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