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Record 1 2003-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
  • Cycling
DEF

The part of the frame that fits inside the head tube and holds the front wheel.

CONT

Into the head tube goes the fork, which holds the front wheel and allows it to turn left and right.

CONT

The fork, the stem, and the handlebars form the steering column of the bike.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Motos et motoneiges
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Partie du cadre qui soutient la roue avant et le guidon.

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.

Spanish

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