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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.
Disc Brakes - Definition of Disc Brakes
Definition of Disc brakes - what are disc brakes on a bike? - here's the definition of bicycle disc brakes
Pinch Flat
Pinch flat - What is a pinch flat? Here's the definition of a pinch flat.
Presta Valve - What is a Presta Valve?
Presta Valve - What is a Presta Valve?
Schrader Valve - What is a Schrader Valve?
Schrader Valve - What is a Schrader Valve?
Cue Sheet Defined
Definition of a Cue Sheet - What does Cue Sheet mean - Cue Sheet Definition
Right Hook
Here's the definition of a right-hook for bicyclists.
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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