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Friction occurs in any relative motion. The rougher the surfaces in contact, the higher the friction between them.

In a bicycle, friction is what makes it move when you pedal. There is friction between your foot/footwear and the pedal. That is why a bicycle pedal is rarely a smooth surface. Your foot shouldn't slip off it.

The handlebars are also rough so that the friction prevent your hands from slipping off while riding.

The seat is made of rubber or a similar material usually as it is rougher and softer than a metal or wood, reducing sliding on the seat.

Friction between the tires and the ground is what makes the bicycle move. That is the reason why a worn out tire is more likely to skid on the ground, and also the reason why mountain bikes and bikes built for rougher terrain have deeper and better designed grooves on their wheels to create more friction and thus more traction.

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