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Glossary - Definitions of Bicycle Terms

This is an index of bicycling terms that provides definitions for a number of cycling-related words and phrases.

Front Derailleur
What is a derailleur? Find out here what a derailleur is and what it does.

Frame - What is a Bike Frame?
Bicycle frame definition - What is a bike frame

Crankset - Definition
What is a crankset on a bicycle? Here's the definition of a crankset.

Pedals - Definition
Wondering about bike pedals? Here's a simple definition.

Crankarms Defined - What is a Bicycle's Crankarms?
Wondering what the crankarms are on a bicycle? Here's the definition of a bike's crankarms.

Bicycle Toe Clips: Definition
Wondering what toe clips are? Here's a definition and explanation of what toe clips are and do on a bicycle.

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