Very few people can not drive a bicycle, and at some point everyone should fix minor and major problems with his/her bike. Lazy kids call their parents, but smart and curious kids take the problem in their hands and
the first task is to indicate where the problem is. To do that, we need to know the most basic parts of the bicycle, so we may adress the problem. Besides, our parents do not know this knowledge by default. They too learned it, when they were curious kids.
Let's look at every single part and see what is its usage, why it is important and how it works:
1. Saddle. The purpose of the Saddle is obvious.
2. Seat Post. The height of the saddle is adjusted by the seat post... to be continued.
3. Reflex reflector
4. Top Tube
5. Down Tube
6. Head Tube
7. Stem
8. Handlebar
9. Grips
10. Light
11. Fork
12. Front Hub
13. Front Rim
14. Front Spokes
15. Front Tire
16. Seat Tube
17. Seat Stay
18. Chain Stay
19. Rim Rail
20. Pedals
21. Crank Arm
22. Chain Ring
23. Rear Chain Hub
24. Rear Rim
25. Chain
26. Rear Spokes
27. Rear Tire
28. Brakes. Modern bicycle with transmissions have front and back Brakes, controlled from the Grips location. Simple bikes have also Counter. The counter is controlled from the pedals in opposite direction, which block the rear wheel from rotating.
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