| Here are a few key parts of a mountain bike; | | | | lightness to your bike. However, you can make cheap |
| Bottom Bracket | | | | parts with some of the materials such as steel or |
| This essential bicycle component is an important part | | | | even plastic. Plastic is used because it is light but not |
| of the bike frame and has a space for the axle which | | | | considered very durable and does flex. Let's look at |
| is attached to the pedal crank. In absence of bottom | | | | some of the prominent bike parts which can be used |
| bracket, the pedals do not turn. | | | | conveniently according to your specifications. |
| Crank: | | | | Chain sets, Gears, Brakes and Wheels: |
| The crank is a main connection between the bottom | | | | In earlier days, gears, chain sets and wheels were |
| bracket axle with the pedal. It usually comes in two | | | | made from steel as it is very strong but heavy at the |
| different sets, one with two cranks and another with a | | | | same time. As the technology developed, alloy was |
| set of chain rings or sprockets through which the chain | | | | seen in use to make stronger and more durable biking |
| passes. | | | | equipment. Today, the market is full of manufacturers |
| Cassette: | | | | who make special motorbike parts by using the most |
| The cassette refers to a cluster of chain rings used on | | | | suited material for giving the best riding experience to |
| a rear wheel. This is mainly used for attaching hub to | | | | riders. Also, these companies come with innovative |
| the bike frame and the chain passes through it. | | | | designs combined with practical ideas to attract bikers |
| Hub: | | | | who yearn for something different and more |
| The hub forms the central and integral part of the | | | | advanced every time. |
| bike's wheel. It is comprises of an axle - which | | | | Bike Parts Manufacturers: |
| attaches to the forks on the front wheel, an outer shell | | | | There are so many smaller and medium |
| - which attaches to the wheel spokes and bearings - | | | | manufacturers, who are well-known to manufacture |
| which connect the axle to the hub shell allowing it to | | | | special kinds of pedals, chain sets, brakes, gears, and |
| rotate freely. | | | | other 'trick bits' by using more expensive, lighter |
| Important Parts | | | | materials, like titanium and carbon. |
| Present day bike industry uses prominent technologies | | | | If you use any of the above mentioned parts and |
| to produce various bikes parts using latest quality | | | | accessories, your friends will surely envy you and you'll |
| materials. It is important to choose the most suitable | | | | be known to sport a different style. Make your |
| accessories and parts that provide strength and | | | | different style statement by choosing the right parts. |