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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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oxygen debt

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the amount of oxygen that must be consumed to pay back the deficit incurred by anaerobic work.

off-camber

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turns in which the ground slopes toward the outside, making it harder to keep traction as speed increases.

off the back

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describes one or more riders who have failed to keep pace with the main group. Also referred to as OTB.

paceline

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a group formation in which each rider takes a turn breaking the wind at the front before pulling off, dropping to the rear position, and riding the others' draft until at the front once again.

peak

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a relatively short period during which maximum performance is achieved.

drift

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when inertia or centrifugal force pulls the bike off-line, often in a turn. Also called wheel drift.

drivetrain

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the components directly involved with making the rear wheel turn, i.e. the chain, crankset and cassette. Also called the power train.

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