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BICYCLE FRAME [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
  • Cycling
DEF

The principal structural element of a bicycle, consisting of three mini tubes (top, seat and down) a head tube, a fork, seat stays, chain stays, and dropouts.

CONT

The typical frame is made from metal tubing forming two triangles fitted together to form a sort of diamond shape.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Motos et motoneiges
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Squelette de la bicyclette sur lequel viennent se fixer tous les accessoires. Il comprend trois tubes en triangle, des haubans, une fourche en avant et un tube de direction. Construit généralement en tube de 3/10 à 8/10 de millimètres d'épaisseur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y accesorios deportivos
  • Motocicletas y motos de nieve
  • Ciclismo
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