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Questions tagged [terminology]

For questions about words, phrases and definitions that are specific to bicycles.

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What does 'campy' mean?

What does it mean when people say that a bike part is "campy"? I've heard people say "campy hub" and "campy chain", for example.
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What does 'tire clearance' mean?

What does 'tire clearance' mean? Can you please explain with an illustration? Does it mean the distance between the tire and the fender?
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Pass/route/thread a chain? (Terminology)

What is the most common term referring to when you pass the chain through the RD when installing a chain? "Pass the chain through the RD" "Route the chain through the RD" "Thread the chain through the RD" Thanks.
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Who is actually responsible for the bicycle classification?

It is sometimes possible to hear saying about one or another type of the bicycle "this a marketing term and means nothing", recently SUV being an example. Who decides if the new proposed category is "real" or not? Is it a matter of some existing…
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Is the term "24 inch gear" universal (in the context of fixies)?

Recently the group I ride with has included more fixie riders than I'm used to, and there's a phrase which was initially puzzling but makes perfect sense: the 24-inch gear. I've hidden the meaning under a spoiler so readers get the experience I…
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Proper term for 2/3-bolt compatible shoes

I've just managed to find some shoes that are compatible with both 2-bolt SPDs (that I use) and 3-bolt (I'll be using a setup with Look cleats for a single velodrome session). But it was really tricky tracking them down. Is there a proper term for…
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Words for "bicycle" far in etymology from "two wheels"

In my native language for "bicycle" we use word "rower", that is not self-descriptive. It comes from UK company name "Rover". Are there some examples in other languages when the etymology for local word for "bicycle" is different than etymology of…
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