| Word |
Description |
| Carbon Fiber |
A material used for building bicycle frames and parts. Carbon fibers are strands of carbon that are placed on a sheet and held in place by a resin. Several sheets are layered to form a laminate, which is then placed into a mold. The mold is subjected to heat and pressure in order to compress the layers of carbon together. |
| Cassette |
The group of cogs, also known as a cluster, that make up the gear range on the rear wheel of the bike. |
| Chainring |
The chainrings are attached to the cranks in the middle of the bike. Most chainsets contain two or three chainrings. The front derailleur moves the chain between chainrings during shifting. |
| Clincher |
A type of tire and rim. Clincher rims ‘hook’ clincher tires in order to hold them in place. |
| Clipless Pedals |
A type of pedal system that is similar to a ski binding. A cleat on the bottom of the shoe locks into place on the pedal. |
| CO2 Cartridge |
A high pressure canister that contains carbon dioxide gas. Used for inflating tires. |
| Cog |
A single gear in the cogset, or cassette on the rear wheel. The rear derailleur moves the chain between cogs during shifting.
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| Comfort Bike |
A hybrid-style bike that normally has a slightly wider saddle and a more upright ride position. Ideal for casual riders who are not looking for a high performance road or mountain bike. |
| Cranks |
Pedals are attached to crank arms. Cranks are what turn during the pedal action to make the bike go. |
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