fork — [1] The part of the bicycleframe that fits inside the head tube and holds the front wheel. Generally called the front fork. [2] The part of the bicycleframe where chainstays and seatstays join to hold the rear axle. [3] A shifting device that is… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Motorcycle construction — is the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of components and systems for a motorcycle which results in the desired performance, cost and aesthetics. Construction of modern motorcycles has standardized on the key components listed… … Wikipedia
Columbia River — Coordinates: 46°14′39″N 124°3′29″W / 46.24417°N 124.05806°W / 46.24417; 124.05806 … Wikipedia
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Glossary of contract bridge terms — These terms are used in Contract bridge[1][2] , or the earlier game Auction bridge, using duplicate or rubber scoring. Some of them are also used in Whist, Bid whist, and other trick taking games. This glossary supplements the Glossary of card… … Wikipedia
Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics — A computer generated, simplified model of bike and rider demonstrating an uncontrolled right turn. An … Wikipedia
BMW R60/2 — The R60 and R60/2 are 600 cc boxer twin BMW motorcycles that were manufactured from 1956 to 1969 in Munich, Germany, by the Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW Aktiengesellschaft). Production HistorySome 20,133 of these 600 cc shaft drive, opposed twin … Wikipedia
Recumbent bicycle — A recumbent bicycle is a bicycle which places the rider in a supine or semi supine position (rarely, in a prone position). Recumbents hold the world speed record for a bicycle and were banned from international racing in 1934 cite web url =… … Wikipedia
Derailleur gears — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic Dual … Wikipedia
Bicycle suspension — refers to the system or systems used to suspend the rider and all or part of the bicycle in order to protect them from the roughness of the terrain over which they travel. Bicycle suspension are used primarily on mountain bicycles, but are also… … Wikipedia
bicycle — bicyclist, bicycler, n. /buy si keuhl, sik euhl, suy keuhl/, n., v., bicycled, bicycling. n. 1. a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a… … Universalium