Basic Anatomy of a Bicycle

1.) Chain – Circular link set transferring power from chains to cogs
2.) Handlebar – Horizontal bar attached to stem with handles, attached are brake levers and shifters.
3.) Pedal – Platform for the foot to press on, attached to crank.
4.) Saddle – Seat, the part you sit on.
5.) Tire – Where rubber meets road.
6.) Spokes – Thick wires joining the hub to the rim, with tension adjusted via a nipple on the rim side.
7.) Derailleur – Mechanism that moves chain from one cog to another.

8.) Brakes – Controls speed of bike from handlebars, located on both wheels.

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