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Bicycle & electric bicycle

Of or relating to a two-wheeled mode of transportation that is human or electric powered through a gear and chain system.

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pull off

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to move to the side after riding in the lead so that another rider can come to the front.

pusher

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a rider who pedals in a large gear at a relatively slow cadence, relying on the gear size for speed. This is called pushing.

quadriceps

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the large muscle in front of the thigh, the strength of which helps determine a cyclist's ability to pedal with power.

ratchet

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to pedal back and forth in partial strokes. This allows a rider to pass obstacles that would cause a pedal to hit if it were to reach the bottom of a normal stroke.

reach

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the combined length of a bike's top tube and stem, which determines the rider's distance to the handlebar.

resistance trainer

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a stationary training device into which the bike is clamped. Pedaling resistance increases with pedaling speed to simulate actual riding. Also known as an indoor, wind, fluid, or mag trainer (the ...

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