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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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downshift
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
to shift to a lower gear, i.e. a larger cog or smaller chainring.
drafting
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
riding closely behind another rider to take advantage of the windbreak (slipstream) and use about 20 percent less energy. Also called sitting in or wheelsucking.
turnaround
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
the point where the riders reverse direction on an out-and-back time trial course.
tubular
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
a lightweight tire that has its tube sewn inside the casing. Also called a sew-up. The tire is glued to the rim.
tops
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
the part of a drop handlebar between the stem and the brake levers.
triple
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
a crankset on road, hybrid, or mountain bikes that has three chainrings.
unweight
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
the act of momentarily lightening the bike through a combination of body movement and position. It's integral to techniques such as wheelies, bunny hops and jumps.
