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century

Sports; Cycling

A quick way of saying a 100-mile ride.

chain

Sports; Cycling

A circular, linked, metal device that transfers the power from the pedals to the drive train to propel a bicycle forward (and in some cases backward).

chain gang

Sports; Cycling

This is similar to bit and bit, but it is a training exercise where riders take turns leading a pack of riders.

chain-ring

Sports; Cycling

This is the large toothed ring that is attached to the pedals and cranks, which in turn move the chain.

chain-set

Sports; Cycling

This consists of the chain-rings, chain and rear sprocket.

chain-stay

Sports; Cycling

The two pieces of a bike frame that connect the bottom bracket to the rear wheel.

chain-suck

Sports; Cycling

A descriptive term meaning that the chain gets caught between the chain-stay and the rear wheel. Bummer.

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