CYCLING ROAD
Chainring
A large toothed ring (part of the chainset) that drives the chain via the pedals and cranks.
Chainstay
The two horizontal parts of the bike frame that join the bottom bracket to the rear wheel.
Cogwheel
A less commonly used term for a sprocket.
Cranks
The arms which drive the chainwheels. Cranks are bolted to the crankshaft.
Crankshaft
The axle to which the cranks are attached.
Derailleur
The mechanism which moves the chain from one chainring or sprocket to another.
Gloves
Handlebars
The part of the bicycle which the rider takes hold of.
Helmet
Saddle
The seat of a bicycle.
Race bike
"Vélo de contre la Montre"
Bicycle pants
Chainset
The setup comprising the chainwheels, chain and rear sprocket.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Mountain bike
Bicycle pants
Chainring
A large toothed ring (part of the chainset) that drives the chain via the pedals and cranks.
Chainstay
The two horizontal parts of the bike frame that join the bottom bracket to the rear wheel.
Cogwheel
A less commonly used term for a sprocket.
Cranks
The arms which drive the chainwheels. Cranks are bolted to the crankshaft.
Crankshaft
The axle to which the cranks are attached.
Derailleur
The mechanism which moves the chain from one chainring or sprocket to another.
Gear
The mechanism on a bike that changes its rate of motion; low gears make it harder to pedal while high gears make it easier.
Gloves
Handlebars
The part of the bicycle which the rider takes hold of.
Helmet
Saddle
The seat of a bicycle.
Suspension
A part of a bicycle which absorbs the impact of a wheel going over an obstacle, making for a smoother ride.
Sprocket
The rear cog, normally a smaller toothed ring, which fits onto the rear wheel; also called a cog or cogwheel.
Chainset
The setup comprising the chainwheels, chain and rear sprocket.
(BOCOG)