| naturebeyond uses Indian hercules mountain
bikes for biking programs. Many of our programs are also
organised with visitors bringing in their own bikes. The
information given below is about mountain bikes in general
and not specifically of naturebeyond bikes. The actual features
of the bike may vary marginally since we use a number of
bikes in our programs. |
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1. Cogset - This is a very
important part of the mountain bike. This, along with the
three rings attached to the cranks comprise the gear system
which usually allows 21 speed or 24 speed. naturebeyond
bikes use simono gear system.
2. Rear Derailleur - This gizmo moves the
chain up and down the cogset according to how you shift
the gears on the handlebar. |
3. Brakes - Mid-range mountain
bikes come equipped with cantilever brakes. These are very
powerful and are even better when M-system pads are added
(such at the Shimano V-Brake).
4. Tires - Make sure that the tires are
suitable for off-road use. If they are not knobby and don't
have a lot of traction, you should look into a new set.
5. Chain - This is what allows your bike to move. It is
comprised of a hundred or so links that are connected by
small pins.
6. Pedals - There are many different types
of pedals; bear claw, bear claw with toe-clips attached
and clipless pedals. Clipless pedals can be costly but they
greatly improve your riding.
7. Crankset - All mountain bikes should
come with a triple crankset which will allow you to ride
efficiently on flats and fairly easily up hills. These are
made from materials such as titanium, aluminum and most
often, cro-moly.
8. Chainrings - There are usually three
of these ranging in size. The small one allows you to climb
steep hills, the big one allows you to go faster and the
middle one is for normal riding.
9. Hubset - There is one of these in the
middle of your front wheel as well as the back. They allow
the wheel to attach to the bike and allow the wheel to spin.
10. Front Derailleur - This allows you
to shift the chain from one ring to the next.
11. Forks - These hole your front wheel
on, the front brakes are attached to them and they allow
you to steer.
12. Brake Levers - These allow you to manipulate
the brakes.
13. Handle Bar - This is the "control
center" of your bike.
14. Stem - This attaches your handlebar
to your forks via a long metal tube called a "steerer
tube".
15. Saddle - You sit on this.
16. Seatpost - This connects your saddle
to the frame of your bike. |
