Bike arrangement for active driving

Quite often when there is a dialogue about bicycles between people, different misunderstandings arise. After all, many are not familiar with the correct names of the elements of this vehicle and do not understand the functions of individual parts. The life of a cyclist will be greatly facilitated if he knows the structure of the bicycle and the principles of his work. Also it will help to save time in the future, as the need to apply to specialists for any reason will disappear by itself.

Considering the mountain bike device, the first thing you can pay attention to the frame. This is the main detail. After all, if the remaining elements of this type of transport can be updated and changed to more advanced, then the replacement of the frame in fact will mean the purchase of a new bicycle. This part of the bike is available in different sizes. In addition, the price and quality are affected by the following factors: the material of manufacture, geometry, the section of the tubes of the frame, the quality of the seams and the like.

The device of the bicycle includes also such important detail, as the plug with amortization which allows to soften blows and to extinguish superfluous fluctuations during movement. These elements are especially important for mountain bikes. Shock-absorbing forks are divided into three groups: elastomeric, oil and air.

The next most important detail that goes into the bicycle device is the saddle. It depends on him the level of comfort during the ride. There are a lot of varieties of seats, and you should choose according to your preferences and the purpose of the bike. Then you should pay attention to take-out - a piece for adjusting the height and angle of the landing.

Riding on this type of transport can take place in extreme conditions. So, the brakes are very important. The bicycle arrangement provides the choice between two main types of brakes - mechanical and hydraulic. The first group is easier to operate and cheaper. The second type of brakes is more expensive and more difficult in terms of maintenance, but it has a high level of power and accuracy.

Bicycle wheels consist of rims, tires, bushes and spokes. The rims of the mountain models are strong and wide, they are almost always made of aluminum. Spokes are used to combine the rim and the bushing, as well as to suppress excess vibrations. The quality of tires affects both the nature of the tread and the material of manufacture. Sleeves are one of the most expensive and important parts of a bicycle. They should be disc if disc brakes are to be installed .

The bicycle steering column assembly is a pair of bearings that are mounted in the frame and serve to strengthen the base of the rudder and ensure its rotation. The steering wheel of this vehicle should be with a bend.

The bicycle rods are a pair of metal parts to which the pedals are attached. As for the latter, now there are two main types - contact and toptal pedals. Both have advantages and disadvantages.