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Portage strap: a strap (usually made of leather) attached to the inside of the bike frame, designed to make carrying the bike over one's shoulder easier; Pulley wheel: see Jockey wheel; Power meter: a device on a bicycle that measures the power output of the rider; Quick release: a skewer with a lever on one end that loosens when the lever is ...
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A balance bike (or run bike) is a bicycle without pedals that learners propel by pushing their feet against the ground. [1] By allowing children to focus on developing their sense of balance and coordination before introducing pedalling, balance bikes enable independent riding more quickly than training wheels .
A splash pad or spray pool is a recreation area, often in a public park, for water play that has little or no standing water. This is said to eliminate the need for lifeguards or other supervision, as there is little risk of drowning. Typically there are ground nozzles that spray water upwards out of the splash pad's raindeck. There may also be ...
In 2016, approximately 210 million electric bikes were used daily in China. [28] According to trade umbrella body CONEBI, electric bike sales in the EU were over 5 million in 2021, [29] up from 2 million e-bikes in 2016, [28] up from 700,000 in 2010 and 200,000 in 2007. [30]
The moderate performance advantage (greater power and control) they offer over cable actuated rim brakes is offset by their greater weight and complexity. Some e-bikes continue to use them since they are powerful, relatively low-maintenance and weight is less of an issue when electric assistance is available.
Bicycle floor pump Foot-operated bike pump Frame-mounted bike pump Outdoor public air compressor for bicycles. A bicycle pump is a type of positive-displacement air pump specifically designed for inflating bicycle tires. It has a connection or adapter for use with one or both of the two most common types of valves used on bicycles, Schrader or ...
The average 29-inch mountain bike tire is ISO 59-622 - corresponding to an outside diameter of about 29.15 inches (740 mm). 32 inch / ISO 686. 32-inch wheels have been in use on unicycles and have been appropriated for bicycles to create bikes more proportional for taller riders. [39] 36 inch / ISO 787