Mountain Bike Anatomy

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