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jeu de la direction [2 records]

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Record 1 1994-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

A component consisting of two sets of bearing racks and ball bearings, attached to the fork, and at either end and inside of the head tube. Responsible for the smooth turning of the steering mechanism.

CONT

The headset has an arrangement of cups and races at the bottom of the fork tube (that is, right at the crown of the fork) and another at the top of the fork tube. It is the lower cup and races that are fixed in a headset, while the uppermost cup is an adjustable race.

CONT

The headset has two sets of bearings, at top and bottom, so the fork can move and you can steer.

CONT

The headset, sometimes called the steering head, holds the fork tube in the head tube.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Il relie la fourche avant au tube de direction, donc au cadre. Il se compose d'une couronne et cuvettes en acier dans lesquelles sont enfermées les billes de roulement du pivot de direction. Deux roulements à billes assurent la rotation de la direction.

CONT

Le jeu de direction encaisse tous les chocs de la route.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Steering-wheel free play. Excessive free play in your car's steering wheel is not good. It can indicate worn or loose parts that should be repaired.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

En plus de son avantage essentiel [la direction à crémaillère] est très directe, ce qui réduit le nombre de tours du volant (...), elle présente un minimum de jeu aussi est-elle très employée, surtout sur les voitures légères.

Spanish

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