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HANDLEBARS [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- off-throttle assisted steering
1, record 1, English, off%2Dthrottle%20assisted%20steering
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OTAS 1, record 1, English, OTAS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- off-throttle steering 2, record 1, English, off%2Dthrottle%20steering
correct, noun
- OTS 2, record 1, English, OTS
correct, noun
- OTS 2, record 1, English, OTS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the solution — off-throttle steering — is now taken for granted by most PWC [personal watercraft] consumers. Many may not even realize their craft have the capability for good reason. The inclusion of OTS into most craft is relatively seamless. The system works by detecting two coinciding occurrences, the abrupt release of the throttle and a full turn to port or starboard. Electronic sensors note the two situations, and respond by increasing RPM [revolutions per minute] just enough to once again push some water through the jet nozzle. That small blast of propulsion is just enough to start the craft turning in the direction the driver has turned the handlebars, hopefully allowing the craft to begin an evasive maneuver and avoid the object in the craft's path. 2, record 1, English, - off%2Dthrottle%20assisted%20steering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de direction assistée par accélération d'appoint
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20direction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20d%27appoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- direction assistée par accélération d'appoint 2, record 1, French, direction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20d%27appoint
proposal, feminine noun
- OTAS 2, record 1, French, OTAS
proposal, feminine noun
- OTAS 2, record 1, French, OTAS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette motomarine possède aussi un correcteur d'assiette rapidement accessible sur le guidon et ajustable selon les préférences du conducteur, les conditions de navigation et le nombre de passagers (jusqu'à 3). À cela s'ajoute un système de direction assistée par accélération d'appoint qui améliore la maniabilité à basse vitesse. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20direction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20d%27appoint
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cruiser bicycle
1, record 2, English, cruiser%20bicycle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cruiser bike 2, record 2, English, cruiser%20bike
correct
- beach cruiser 3, record 2, English, beach%20cruiser
correct
- cruiser 4, record 2, English, cruiser
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cruiser bike, also referred to as a... beach cruiser is a bicycle that promotes an upright riding position thanks to the geometry of its frame. Cruiser bikes utilise wide, flared handlebars, fat "balloon tyres", single-speed drivetrains, large padded saddles and coaster brakes. Combined, these features make riding a cruiser a comfortable, stress-free experience. 5, record 2, English, - cruiser%20bicycle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vélo de promenade
1, record 2, French, v%C3%A9lo%20de%20promenade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- expander bolt
1, record 3, English, expander%20bolt
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hollow expander bolts are designed so you can feed your front brake cable through the middle of the stem, allowing complete rotation of the handlebars on bikes with gyro system. 2, record 3, English, - expander%20bolt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boulon expandeur
1, record 3, French, boulon%20expandeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour régler la hauteur du cintre [...] Si nécessaire, desserrez le boulon de réglage d'angle pour accéder au boulon expandeur de la potence. 1, record 3, French, - boulon%20expandeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
- Ciclismo
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- perno expansor
1, record 3, Spanish, perno%20expansor
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- perno de fijación de expansión 2, record 3, Spanish, perno%20de%20fijaci%C3%B3n%20de%20expansi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bicicleta está equipada, o bien con una potencia "sin rosca", que está sujeta a la parte exterior del tubo de la dirección, o bien con una potencia tipo "manguito", que está sujeta en la parte interior del tubo de la dirección por medio de un perno de fijación de expansión. 2, record 3, Spanish, - perno%20expansor
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chopper
1, record 4, English, chopper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A motorcycle] with raised handlebars and front-wheel fork extended forwards... 2, record 4, English, - chopper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some of the characteristic features of choppers are long front ends with extended forks often coupled with an increased rake angle, hardtail frames(frames without rear suspension), very tall "ape hanger" or very short "drag" handlebars, lengthened or stretched frames, and larger than stock front wheels. 3, record 4, English, - chopper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- choppeur
1, record 4, French, choppeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chopper 2, record 4, French, chopper
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moto allongée à guidon haut, que l'on conduit en position inclinée vers l'arrière. 1, record 4, French, - choppeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electric scooter
1, record 5, English, electric%20scooter
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- e-scooter 1, record 5, English, e%2Dscooter
correct
- electric kick scooter 1, record 5, English, electric%20kick%20scooter
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electric kick scooters... have two wheels, a platform called a deck, and handlebars for steering. They differ from the unmotorized kick scooters of the 90s due to the addition of a battery, electronics, larger(often air-filled) tires, and an electric motor. 1, record 5, English, - electric%20scooter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- trottinette électrique
1, record 5, French, trottinette%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorized Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- double-knurled handlebars
1, record 6, English, double%2Dknurled%20handlebars
correct, see observation, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handlebars : The bars, usually curved, in front of the rider, by which a bicycle, etc. is guided. 2, record 6, English, - double%2Dknurled%20handlebars
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Handlebar" is singular in Collins-Robert dictionary (ATROB, 1978) and Webster’s ninth new collegiate dictionary (WEBCO, 1984) and plural in source Gage Canadian dictionary (GACAN, 1983), though source WEBCO, 1984 adds "Usually used in plural". 1, record 6, English, - double%2Dknurled%20handlebars
Record 6, Key term(s)
- double-knurled handlebar
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Sports motorisés
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- guidon à double moletage
1, record 6, French, guidon%20%C3%A0%20double%20moletage
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guidon où sont réalisées deux paires de stries pour y mettre les doigts de la main, permettant ainsi de tenir le guidon fermement, sans glisser. 1, record 6, French, - guidon%20%C3%A0%20double%20moletage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moletage : Ensemble des stries réalisées sur une surface de révolution d'une pièce, le plus souvent destinée à être maœuvrée à la main (tête de vis, poignée, etc.), afin d'éviter le glissement des doigts au cours de la manipulation [...] 2, record 6, French, - guidon%20%C3%A0%20double%20moletage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-08-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Combined-Events Contests
- Cycling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- aerobar
1, record 7, English, aerobar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extension of the bike's handlebars that puts the athlete in a more aerodynamic position. 2, record 7, English, - aerobar
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerobar: used in triathlon. 3, record 7, English, - aerobar
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aerobar: term often used in the plural. 4, record 7, English, - aerobar
Record 7, Key term(s)
- aerobars
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
- Cyclisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- prolongateur de guidon
1, record 7, French, prolongateur%20de%20guidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extension du guidon qui permet au cycliste d’adopter une position aérodynamique très avancée sur son vélo. 1, record 7, French, - prolongateur%20de%20guidon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prolongateur de guidon: utilisé en triathlon. 2, record 7, French, - prolongateur%20de%20guidon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prolongateur de guidon : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 7, French, - prolongateur%20de%20guidon
Record 7, Key term(s)
- prolongateurs de guidon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
- Ciclismo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- barra de descanso
1, record 7, Spanish, barra%20de%20descanso
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- aerobar 2, record 7, Spanish, aerobar
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extensión del manillar de la bicicleta que pone al atleta en una posición más aerodinámica. 3, record 7, Spanish, - barra%20de%20descanso
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los extremos de los manubrios y barras de descanso (aerobars) deberán estar tapados, los tubulares bien pegados, tasas y bloqueos bien apretados. 1, record 7, Spanish, - barra%20de%20descanso
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extensión utilizada en triatlón. 4, record 7, Spanish, - barra%20de%20descanso
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
barra de descanso; aerobar: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 4, record 7, Spanish, - barra%20de%20descanso
Record 7, Key term(s)
- barras de descanso
- aerobars
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-02-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bicycle bell
1, record 8, English, bicycle%20bell
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- bike bell 2, record 8, English, bike%20bell
correct
- bell 3, record 8, English, bell
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bell allows you to make your presence known. Make the ring of the bell roll with your thumb(while keeping your hands on the handlebars) to activate the bell. 4, record 8, English, - bicycle%20bell
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- clochette de bicyclette
1, record 8, French, clochette%20de%20bicyclette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- clochette 2, record 8, French, clochette
correct, feminine noun
- sonnette de vélo 3, record 8, French, sonnette%20de%20v%C3%A9lo
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La clochette vous permet de signaler votre présence. Faites rouler l’anneau autour de la clochette à l’aide de votre pouce (en conservant votre main sur le guidon) afin d’actionner la clochette. 4, record 8, French, - clochette%20de%20bicyclette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- upright exercise bike
1, record 9, English, upright%20exercise%20bike
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- standard exercise bike 1, record 9, English, standard%20exercise%20bike
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A standard or upright exercise bike is set up like a traditional bicycle, with the pedals directly underneath your hips and elevated handlebars that ensure you cycle with a straight back. 1, record 9, English, - upright%20exercise%20bike
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vélo d'exercice ordinaire
1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9lo%20d%27exercice%20ordinaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- vélo vertical 1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9lo%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vélos d'exercice ordinaires, ou vélos verticaux, ont la même configuration que les vélos traditionnels, avec des pédales situées directement sous les hanches et un guidon surélevé qui font en sorte que vous vous tenez le dos droit. 1, record 9, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20d%27exercice%20ordinaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- top tube
1, record 10, English, top%20tube
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- crossbar 2, record 10, English, crossbar
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the horizontal bar from the steering head to the seat tube on men’s bikes 3, record 10, English, - top%20tube
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some will ride them [bicycles] sitting on the handlebars, the crossbars, or the carrier. 4, record 10, English, - top%20tube
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tube horizontal
1, record 10, French, tube%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- tube selle-direction 2, record 10, French, tube%20selle%2Ddirection
masculine noun
- tube supérieur 3, record 10, French, tube%20sup%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie horizontale du cadre sur les bicyclettes pour hommes. 4, record 10, French, - tube%20horizontal
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- barra
1, record 10, Spanish, barra
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-08-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cyclist’s rain cape
1, record 11, English, cyclist%26rsquo%3Bs%20rain%20cape
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cyclist's rain cape... is similar to a poncho but is designed to fit over the pyramid formed by your trunk and arms when you are riding and comes down... to cover... hands and [handlebars. ] 1, record 11, English, - cyclist%26rsquo%3Bs%20rain%20cape
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- imperméable cycliste
1, record 11, French, imperm%C3%A9able%20cycliste
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- cloche 2, record 11, French, cloche
correct, feminine noun
- cape cycliste 1, record 11, French, cape%20cycliste
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipement habituel du cyclotouriste se compose de: un collant noir de course [...] une casquette [...] des lunettes [...] un imperméable cycliste ou «cloche» [...] des souliers souples [...] de petits bas courts. 1, record 11, French, - imperm%C3%A9able%20cycliste
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Ropa de deporte e informal
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa de lluvia
1, record 11, Spanish, capa%20de%20lluvia
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conveniente también utilizar ropas ajustadas de ciclista que no tienen vuelos ni ofrecen tanta resistencia al viento; cuidar el colorido, que sean tonos vivos, de forma que los automovilistas nos puedan ver con claridad. [...] Tener muy en cuenta no llevar por ningún concepto capa de lluvia o similar, pues además de lo incómoda que resulta, podría ser peligrosísima. 1, record 11, Spanish, - capa%20de%20lluvia
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-02-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Cycling
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- track mitts
1, record 12, English, track%20mitts
correct, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- racing gloves 2, record 12, English, racing%20gloves
correct, plural
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Padded, fingerless lightweight mittens that riders wear. 3, record 12, English, - track%20mitts
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Mitts] are worn for a number of reasons-as padding against the handlebars; to absorb sweat, to protect the hands in case of a crash; and sometimes to keep the hands warm! 3, record 12, English, - track%20mitts
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terms usually used in the plural. 4, record 12, English, - track%20mitts
Record 12, Key term(s)
- track mitt
- track mitten
- racing glove
- racing mitts
- track mittens
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Cyclisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gants de cycliste
1, record 12, French, gants%20de%20cycliste
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 2, record 12, French, - gants%20de%20cycliste
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Ropa de deporte e informal
- Ciclismo
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- guantes de ciclismo
1, record 12, Spanish, guantes%20de%20ciclismo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- guantes de ciclista 2, record 12, Spanish, guantes%20de%20ciclista
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Términos utilizados habitualmente en plural. 3, record 12, Spanish, - guantes%20de%20ciclismo
Record 12, Key term(s)
- guante de ciclista
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-12-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mountain bike
1, record 13, English, mountain%20bike
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- mountain bicycle 3, record 13, English, mountain%20bicycle
- all-terrain bike 4, record 13, English, all%2Dterrain%20bike
correct
- all-terrain bicycle 5, record 13, English, all%2Dterrain%20bicycle
correct
- off-road bike 5, record 13, English, off%2Droad%20bike
- mountain-bike 6, record 13, English, mountain%2Dbike
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rugged bike having straight handlebars, wide tires and a wide range of gears. 7, record 13, English, - mountain%20bike
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mountain bike: The term used by Parks Canada. 8, record 13, English, - mountain%20bike
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- vélo tout-terrain
1, record 13, French, v%C3%A9lo%20tout%2Dterrain
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- vélo tout terrain 2, record 13, French, v%C3%A9lo%20tout%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
- VTT 3, record 13, French, VTT
correct, masculine noun
- VTT 3, record 13, French, VTT
- bicyclette tout terrain 4, record 13, French, bicyclette%20tout%20terrain
correct, feminine noun
- bicyclette tout-terrain 1, record 13, French, bicyclette%20tout%2Dterrain
feminine noun
- vélo de montagne 5, record 13, French, v%C3%A9lo%20de%20montagne
correct, masculine noun
- bicyclette de montagne 6, record 13, French, bicyclette%20de%20montagne
correct, feminine noun
- bicyclette de sentier 7, record 13, French, bicyclette%20de%20sentier
see observation, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bicyclette équipée de pneus larges et à crampons, multivitesse avec une grande plage de démultiplication et qui est dotée d'un cadre et d'une fourche renforcés pour l'usage tout terrain. 8, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20tout%2Dterrain
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En France, le mot bicyclette est presque devenu un terme administratif. L'usage courant ne connaît que vélo. L'abréviation VTT a engendré en dérivé «vététiste» qui désigne l'adepte de ce type de vélo. L'expression «vélo de montagne», très courante au Canada, se trouve aussi en France, mais elle apparaît inutilement restrictive. 4, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20tout%2Dterrain
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bicyclette de sentier : Terme confirmé par cycle Bertrand et Vélo Sport. 7, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20tout%2Dterrain
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
vélo de montagne : Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 9, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20tout%2Dterrain
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicicleta de montaña
1, record 13, Spanish, bicicleta%20de%20monta%C3%B1a
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- hand rest
1, record 14, English, hand%20rest
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- brake lever hood 2, record 14, English, brake%20lever%20hood
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hood. The stationary body of a brake lever, the part that attaches to the handlebars. This term is normally used when describing brake levers intended for use with drop handlebars, where the hood is intended to act as an alternate hand rest. 3, record 14, English, - hand%20rest
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- repose-main
1, record 14, French, repose%2Dmain
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poignées-cocottes sont munies de repose-mains de caoutchouc, pour rendre plus confortable la position familière au cyclotouriste. 2, record 14, French, - repose%2Dmain
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-10-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorized Sports
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- handlebars
1, record 15, English, handlebars
correct, see observation, plural
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The bars, usually curved, in front of the rider, by which a bicycle, etc. is guided. 2, record 15, English, - handlebars
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually used in plural. 3, record 15, English, - handlebars
Record 15, Key term(s)
- handlebar
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Sports motorisés
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- guidon
1, record 15, French, guidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube de métal qui commande la roue directrice d'une bicyclette, d'une motocyclette. 2, record 15, French, - guidon
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le guidon est composé de deux parties : le cintre et la potence. La largeur du guidon pour le vélo de compétition varie suivant la grandeur du coureur. 3, record 15, French, - guidon
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Deportes motorizados
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- manillar
1, record 15, Spanish, manillar
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- soporte del manillar 2, record 15, Spanish, soporte%20del%20manillar
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En la bicicleta y en la motocicleta, encornadura de metal para dar dirección a la máquina. 3, record 15, Spanish, - manillar
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El término "manillar" se encuentra en singular pero "manillas" se usa en plural. 4, record 15, Spanish, - manillar
Record 15, Key term(s)
- manillas
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Cycling
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- relegation
1, record 16, English, relegation
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a penalty consisting of a loss of position, points or time, depending on the type of race. 2, record 16, English, - relegation
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It may be assessed against a rider, a team, or both. Relegation of support personnel in a road race consists of placing their vehicle farther back in the caravan. 2, record 16, English, - relegation
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hands on Handlebars : No rider may release the handlebars when crossing the finish line in a close sprint(relegation to the last place in the group involved in the sprint). 3, record 16, English, - relegation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Cyclisme
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- déclassement
1, record 16, French, d%C3%A9classement
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Miguel Indurain signe sa première licence de coureur cycliste à onze ans et connaît l'ivresse de la victoire dès sa deuxième course. Il s'impose en solitaire mais évite de justesse le déclassement pour avoir lâché son guidon sur la ligne d'arrivée. 2, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9classement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Ciclismo
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- descalificación
1, record 16, Spanish, descalificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
- Cycling
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 17, English, fork
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- front fork 2, record 17, English, front%20fork
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the frame that fits inside the head tube and holds the front wheel. 3, record 17, English, - fork
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Into the head tube goes the fork, which holds the front wheel and allows it to turn left and right. 4, record 17, English, - fork
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The fork, the stem, and the handlebars form the steering column of the bike. 5, record 17, English, - fork
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Motos et motoneiges
- Cyclisme
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 17, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- fourche avant 2, record 17, French, fourche%20avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du cadre qui soutient la roue avant et le guidon. 3, record 17, French, - fourche
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'Anglais Lawson] introduisit le cadre, qui relie les deux roues et qui supporte la selle, le pédalier, le guidon, ainsi que la fourche avant. 4, record 17, French, - fourche
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
- Ciclismo
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- horquilla
1, record 17, Spanish, horquilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-07-13
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- stem
1, record 18, English, stem
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- handler stem 2, record 18, English, handler%20stem
- handlebar extension 3, record 18, English, handlebar%20extension
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The aluminum alloy part that holds the handlebars : the bottom of it fits into the steerer tube. 4, record 18, English, - stem
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- potence
1, record 18, French, potence
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce en dural forgée qui s'emboîte dans le tube de direction et supporte le cintre [dans la région du guidon]. 2, record 18, French, - potence
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1995-04-05
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 19, Main entry term, English
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thin washer that fits into a freewheel cluster to adjust the amount of play. 1, record 19, English, - shim
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is sometimes used to denote thin linings for packing handlebars and goosenecks. 1, record 19, English, - shim
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- rondelle
1, record 19, French, rondelle
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit disque percé que l'on place entre l'écrou et la pièce à serrer. 1, record 19, French, - rondelle
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise aussi les rondelles dans le montage d'une roue libre, lorsque celle-ci doit être adaptée sur un cadre dont l'écart des haubans et des bases est pourvu pour une «six vitesses» et qu'elle n'en comporte que cinq. 1, record 19, French, - rondelle
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- seat tube 1, record 20, English, seat%20tube
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- center tube 2, record 20, English, center%20tube
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The frame member that runs from the seat to the bottom bracket. 3, record 20, English, - seat%20tube
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seat tube supports saddle; with the top tube and down tube, forms strong triangle of support to distribute your weight evenly, one-third on the seat, one-third on pedals, one third on handlebars. 4, record 20, English, - seat%20tube
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- tube de selle
1, record 20, French, tube%20de%20selle
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- tube selle-pédalier 2, record 20, French, tube%20selle%2Dp%C3%A9dalier
masculine noun
- tube vertical 3, record 20, French, tube%20vertical
masculine noun
- tube selle-pédale 3, record 20, French, tube%20selle%2Dp%C3%A9dale
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le tube de selle, légèrement incliné vers l'arrière, [...] relie la boîte de pédalier au raccord de selle. 4, record 20, French, - tube%20de%20selle
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1992-01-06
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- handlebar moustache
1, record 21, English, handlebar%20moustache
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- handle-bar 2, record 21, English, handle%2Dbar
correct
- handlebar mustache 3, record 21, English, handlebar%20mustache
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man's moustache having long curved ends that resemble the handlebars of a bicycle. 2, record 21, English, - handlebar%20moustache
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- moustache en croc
1, record 21, French, moustache%20en%20croc
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- moustache avec pointes relevées 2, record 21, French, moustache%20avec%20pointes%20relev%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- moustache en lyre 3, record 21, French, moustache%20en%20lyre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moustache avec pointes relevées. Elle donne un air enjoué, souriant et épanoui. 4, record 21, French, - moustache%20en%20croc
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-01-16
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- steering handlebars 1, record 22, English, steering%20handlebars
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- guidon de direction 1, record 22, French, guidon%20de%20direction
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- turned downs 1, record 23, English, turned%20downs
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dropped handlebars. 1, record 23, English, - turned%20downs
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- guidon-course
1, record 23, French, guidon%2Dcourse
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux grands types de [guidon] : le guidon droit et le guidon-course [qui] procure à la fois un meilleur équilibre, surtout en virage, et une meilleure pénétration dans l'air. 1, record 23, French, - guidon%2Dcourse
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- flat handlebars 1, record 24, English, flat%20handlebars
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flat handlebars are similar to raised, but have less rise and little backturn. The rider has to lean more forward. 1, record 24, English, - flat%20handlebars
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- guidon droit
1, record 24, French, guidon%20droit
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux grands types [de guidon] : le guidon droit et le guidon-course. 1, record 24, French, - guidon%20droit
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- dropped handlebars 1, record 25, English, dropped%20handlebars
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- touring handlebars 1, record 25, English, touring%20handlebars
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the tubing is twisted forward, down and back, the handlebars are dropped handlebars. 1, record 25, English, - dropped%20handlebars
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- guidon-course
1, record 25, French, guidon%2Dcourse
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux grands types de [guidon] : le guidon droit et le guidon-course [qui] procure à la fois un meilleur équilibre, surtout en virage, et une meilleur pénétration dans l'air. 1, record 25, French, - guidon%2Dcourse
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- rading-style hand lever
1, record 26, English, rading%2Dstyle%20hand%20lever
generic
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- hooded lever 1, record 26, English, hooded%20lever
generic
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
O. Dropped handlebars have--often called "hooded" levers because of the rubber hood that usually covers the lever post. [1--] 1, record 26, English, - rading%2Dstyle%20hand%20lever
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- frein course
1, record 26, French, frein%20course
specific
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.-- "Mafac Racer" en duralium, avec repose-main. 1, record 26, French, - frein%20course
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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