Road-racing bicycle: bicycle that is designed for speed; it has narrow tires, a lightweight frame and handlebars conducive to an aerodynamic position for the cyclist.
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Stretchy tight clothing that covers the top of the athlete’s body.
shorts
Tight clothing that covers the athlete’s thighs to prevent them from rubbing against the seat.
tire
Structure made of cotton and steel fibers coated with rubber, mounted on the rim to form the casing for the inner tube.
derailleur
Mechanism for changing the rear gears by lifting the chain from one gear wheel to another; it allows the cyclist to adapt to road conditions.
Bicycle structure made of aluminum or carbon fiber; it is rigid, lightweight and very sturdy.
fork
Two tubes connected to the head tube and attached to each end of the front-wheel hub.
brake
Mechanism composed of two brake pads that is activated by a brake cable; the pads are driven by a caliper and return springs to squeeze the wheel rim and slow down the wheel.
brake lever and shifter
The brake handle activates the brake caliper to which it is connected by a cable; the shifter is used to change the position of the chain.
glove
Leather item that reduces vibration and protects the hand against impact.
