Slide 1:Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org 1.1 The Bicycle


Frame :Frame Head Tube Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Head Tube


Frame :Frame Seat Tube Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Seat Tube


Frame :Frame Down Tube Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Down Tube


Frame :Frame Fork Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Fork


Frame :Frame Seat Stays Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Seat Stay


Frame :Frame Chain Stays Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Chain Stay


Frame :Frame Dropouts Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Dropouts


Frame :Frame Headset Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Headset


Frame :Frame Bottom Bracket Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Frame :Frame Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Bottom Bracket


Drive Train :Drive Train Pedal Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Pedal


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Cranks


Drive Train :Drive Train Chain Rings Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Chain Rings


Drive Train :Drive Train Chain Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Chain


Drive Train :Drive Train Rear Derailleur Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Rear Derailleur


Drive Train :Drive Train Cassette Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Cassette


Drive Train :Drive Train Front Derailleur Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Drive Train :Drive Train Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Front Derailleur


Wheel :Wheel Hub Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Wheel :Wheel Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Hub


Wheel :Wheel Spokes Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Wheel :Wheel Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Spokes


Wheel :Wheel Rim Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Wheel :Wheel Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Rim


Wheel :Wheel Tire Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Wheel :Wheel Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Tire


Wheel :Wheel Tube Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Wheel :Wheel Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Tube


Wheel :Wheel Valve Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Wheel :Wheel Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Valve


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Slide 47:Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Shrader & Presta


Components :Components Saddle Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Saddle


Components :Components Seat Post Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Seat Post


Components :Components Handlebar Stem Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Handlebar Stem


Slide 54:Different Component – Same Function Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Slide 55:Different Component – Same Function Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Handlebar Stem


Components :Components Handlebar Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Handlebar


Slide 58:Different styles Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Brake Cables Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Brake Levers


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Components :Components Brakes Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Brakes


Components :Components Shifters Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Components :Components Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Shifters


Slide 66:STI Shifter Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Slide 67:Bar End Shifter Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Slide 68:Grip Shifter Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Buying a Bike :Buying a Bike Discussion: Buying a Bicycle How much can I spend? Where will I ride? Will I ride with a group? Do I need carrying capacity? How fit am I? How hilly is the terrain in my area? Buying a bike Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Road Bikes :Road Bikes Dropped handlebars Two or three chainrings Skinny tires Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Road Bike


Mountain Bikes :Mountain Bikes Flat or raised handlebar Larger, lower pressure tires Wide range of gears Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Mountain Bike


Hybrid Bikes :Hybrid Bikes Upright stems and handlebars, Mountain bike style brakes Wide gear range. Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Hybrid


Women’s Bikes :Women’s Bikes Women's Specific Design Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Recumbent Bikes :Recumbent Bikes Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org Recumbent


Slide 75:Simple Standover Sizing Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Slide 76:Comfort Power Safety Convenience Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


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Angle :Angle Level Seat Angle Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Slide 80:Leg Almost Straight Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Adjustment :Adjustment You can make this adjustment if needed Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


Position :Position Knee Over Pedal Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org


1.1 The Bicycle Summary :1.1 The Bicycle Summary The frame and components Bicycle fit Choosing a bike for your needs Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org