Mountain Bike Anatomy
Across
- 1. - The front suspension part that holds the wheel and absorbs bumps.
- 5. - The flat platform your foot pushes to make the bike move.
- 6. - The linked metal loops that transfer power to the back wheel.
- 8. - The mechanism used to slow down or stop the bike.
- 10. - The moving part that shifts the chain from one gear to another.
- 11. - The short component that connects the handlebar to the steering tube.
- 13. - The rubber or foam sleeve on the handlebar where you place your hands.
Down
- 1. - The main metal or carbon backbone that connects all parts.
- 2. - The thin metal wires that connect the wheel hub to the rim.
- 3. - The seat you sit on while riding.
- 4. - The center part of the wheel that spins around the axle.
- 7. - The long metal tube you hold to steer the bike.
- 9. - The outer metal ring of the wheel that the tire mounts onto.
- 12. - The knobby rubber part that makes contact with the dirt trail.