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.
Friction and leverage.
That is called friction.
Friction between the brake pads and the wheel rim or disc generates the force that slows down a bicycle when the brakes are applied. This friction converts the kinetic energy of the moving bicycle into heat, causing it to decelerate.
In the bearings, where you want as little friction as possible.
The brakes! And the tires (no friction = no traction).
Yes, as the bicycle rolls down the hill, there is still some friction present between the wheels and the surface of the hill. This friction helps to slow down the bicycle's descent and eventually bring it to a stop.
Bicycle friction can impact the overall performance and efficiency of a bicycle by causing resistance that makes it harder to pedal. This can result in decreased speed, increased energy expenditure, and reduced overall efficiency.Reducing friction through proper maintenance and lubrication can help improve performance and efficiency.
The bearings
Poorly, very poorly. Friction is what slows the bike down.
Because friction stops momentum of force from moving the bike
The brakes and the tire treads.
The net force on a bicycle is zero when the forces pushing forward (such as pedaling and friction) are balanced by the forces resisting motion (such as air resistance and friction). This typically occurs when the bicycle is moving at a constant speed on a level surface.