Bicycle Wheel

Recognize Bicycle Wheel, And Related Components

The presence of the wheels is a requirement for a bicycle. Without wheels, a bicycle will lose mobility and can not go anywhere.So, let us start discussing about wheels.Bicycle wheel or wheelset is prepared from some of the components of rim, spoke, nipple, hub, and tire,all these components are used to build a bicycle wheel.This time I will only discuss about the rim. The spoke, nipple, hub, and tire will be discussed in the next article.

Rim is a sphere-shaped frame to keep the bicycle wheel remains rounded shape. Rim is now available in a variety of materials such as carbon. Rim material frequently used is aluminum. Low end class rim is still using materials from iron. Bicycle rim is also available in wood and plastic.

If we discuss further about bicycle wheel, the rim has a few parts that we need to know.

Bead seat or side of rim
Side of rim has a different shape of this difference needs to adjust the brake is used. Rim of the used V brake parts should be flat sides so that brake pad can work well. To use a bike with Disc brake and the side of rim will be shaped oval or slightly sloping.

The wall rim
There are two types of wall rim,single wall and double wall.
Sigle wall rim is usually cheaper and is not strong, rim weighted more heavily.Double wall rim has a better strength, but more expensive price.

Rim diameter
Rim diameter measurements can easily to be done on the rim that has not been installed with a spoke.

Circumference
Circumference is the distance around the rim.
The easiest way to know the circumference is to use the rope is placed around the rim.

Requirements will also depend on tire wich will be used by your bicycle ..
Above is just a small part of the information related with bicycle wheel.Hopfuly this information will be usefull for you.

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