Do people appear to speak a different language when they talk to you about bikes and cycling? Here is a brief explanation of bike bits and terminology so that you can join in.
1.
Gear Shifters / brake levers
7.
Down tube
13.
Chain stay
2.
Handlebar stem
8.
Front forks
14.
Seat stay
3.
Headset
9.
Front hub
15.
Front derailleur
4.
Top tube
10.
Chainset / chainrings
16.
Wheel rim
5.
Seat post
11.
Rear derailleur
17.
Spokes
6.
Seat tube
12.
Rear block
18.
Pannier rack
Additional information
Behind the chainset, connecting the cranks, is the bottom bracket.
The rear block is sometimes referred to as the rear cassette.
The"black wires" leading from the handlebars are the cable outers, inside of which are housed either your brake or gear cables.
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