Bicycle parts
| Item | Refer to | Definition |
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| Frame | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 9 | A bicycle frame is made of metal tubes that are welded together. |
| Wheels | The wheels include these parts:
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Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 7 | |
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Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 3 | |
| Seat and seat post | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 8 | These install into the seat tube with a mechanism you can use to change the height. |
| Handle bars | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 11 | A horizontal bar that attaches to the stem with grips at the ends that attach to the brake levers and the shifters. |
| Handle bar stem | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 10 | This attaches the handle bar to the steering tube (head set). |
| Cranks | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 5 | A lever that extends from the bottom of the bracket to the pedal. |
| Pedals | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 4 | The two platforms for the feet that attach to the crank. |
| Chain | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 6 | A circular set of links that connect the chain ring to the cogs on the freewheel. |
| Gears | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 2 | The gears include:
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| Brakes | Figure 1. Complete bicycle - Hotspot - 1 | The brakes include:
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