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Cycling Science - Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada

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Activity 3.1b<br />

Bike Anatomy<br />

What am I Draw lines to link each bicycle part to its function.<br />

Frame<br />

Allows the ri<strong>de</strong>r to propel the bicycle by<br />

transferring power to the wheel.<br />

Pedals<br />

Tires<br />

Wheel<br />

Handlebars<br />

Gears<br />

Brakes<br />

Increases the comfort of the bicycle ri<strong>de</strong><br />

by absorbing ground shocks.<br />

Allows the bicycle to roll over the ground<br />

and move the cyclist from point A to point<br />

B.<br />

Makes pedalling easier, allows the cyclist<br />

to go faster and makes it easier to ri<strong>de</strong><br />

up-hill.<br />

Connects the pedals to the rear wheel. It<br />

allows the power applied to the pedals to<br />

be transferred to the rear wheel, moving<br />

the bicycle forward.<br />

Ensures the comfort of the cyclist and<br />

acts as one of the body’s principal contact<br />

point to the bicycle.<br />

Holds all the parts tog<strong>et</strong>her and positions<br />

and supports the ri<strong>de</strong>r.<br />

Chain<br />

Allows the ri<strong>de</strong>r to steer the bicycle.<br />

Seat<br />

Allows the ri<strong>de</strong>r to slow down and stop.

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