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RAIL AND ROAD
Bicycles REAR LIGHTS Hard outer HELMET
FRONT AND

shell
ALTHOUGH ALL BICYCLES are made up of the same Red
basic components, they can vary greatly in design. A rear
racing bike, such as the Eddy Merckx model, with its light
light frame and steep head- and seat-angles, is built for
speed. Its design forces the rider to adopt the “aerotuck,” Air vent
a crouched, aerodynamic position. While a touring bike
White Polystyrene
resembles the racing bike in many respects, it is designed front light padding
for comfort and stability on long-distance journeys.
Quick-
Touring bikes are characterized by more relaxed frame
release strap
angles, heavy chain stays that support the rear panniers,
and a long wheelbase (the distance between the wheel
axles) for reliable handling. All-round bicycles, known EDDY MERCKX RACING BICYCLE
as “hybrids,” combine the light weight and speed of sports
bikes with the rugged durability of mountain bikes (see Saddle
pp. 358-359). Bicycles that are not designed for conventional
road use include time-trial bikes, which have a short Seat post
head tube, sloping top tube, “aero” handlebars, and Saddle clamp
Cable guide
aerodynamic tubing. Most Human Powered Vehicles Seat-post bolt
(HPVs) are recumbents—the rider has a recumbent
Rear brake cable
position—which maximize power output and minimize
drag (resistance). Essential to the safety of all Brake-block bolt Top tube Steel
riders are helmets, and both front and rear (crossbar) frame
Brake block
lights; locks protect against theft.
Seat Seat tube
Tire stay Down tube
Tire tread Water-bottle
cage
Tire wall
Front
Wheel rim derailleur
Freewheel sprocket
STEEL LOCK

Key
Hardened
steel Chain Crank
ring
Spider
Rear Crank bolt
Pick-proof lock derailleur Pedal
Chain stay
Pulley bolt Toe clip
Tension Chain
pulley

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