Bike Frame Parts Explained

A description of the frame size based on this measurement is then allocated for example a manufacturer may measure the seat tube length of a bike as 51cm and then describe it is a small frame.

Bike frame parts explained.

Composed of a top tube head tube down tube bottom bracket shell seat tube seat stays and chain stays see image. This is a mountain bike and at the heart of any bike is its frame. Bike frames are commonly measured in centimetres representing the length of the seat tube. This here is the top tube the down tube the se.

The mechanical core of a bicycle the frame provides points of attachment for the various components that make up the machine. The term is variously construed and can refer to the base section always including the bottom bracket or to base frame fork and suspension components such as a shock absorber. Frame the main structural part of the bicycle commonly made of steel aluminum titanium or carbon fiber. A frame and fork sold as a combination are referred to as a frameset.

Let s start with the parts of the frame. Each bicycle frame material offers a list of differing characteristics that will affect the cost comfort weight stiffness strength and durability.