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Quite probably.
Quill stems rely on wedges, and they're still very common.
Cottered cranks also use wedges.
There are a few seat posts that use wedges.
Some threadless headsets use a wedge-shaped ring to center the steerer tube.
There's also been a few brake designs that rely on a wedge being pulled between two rollers to force the brake arms apart.
What else can I help you with?
Which is a simple machine a wedge or a bike?
A wedge is a simple machine. A bike is not considered a simple machine because it is composed of many complex systems working together to enable motion.
Where is a wedge of a Bicycle?
If the bike has a quill stem, then there is a wedge at the bottom of it to lock the stem into the fork. There are also rare seat posts which use a wedge at the bottom as opposed to the regular seat post clamp. Even rarer are brakes who are activated by a wedge being moved to bring the brake arms together. Old cranks may use a special type of wedge called a cotter to lock the crank to the bottom bracket spindle.
What is a u wedge?
Utility wedge. Similar to a gap wedge or approach wedge.
Are Teeth and boat are examples of which simple machine?
It is a wedge.
Is hammer a wedge?
No, a hammer is not a wedge ! When did you last wedge anything with a hammer ..
Is a screwdriver a lever or wedge?
It's a wedge
What is the difference between a Nike Slingshot pitching wedge and the approach wedge?
The Loft. The approach wedge "A" is lofted between the pitching wedge "P" and the sand wedge "S"
What is the meaning of wedge in cooking?
It is an expression that describes the shape into which something is cut. A potato wedge, an apple wedge, a fruit wedge, a cheese wedge, and other examples are possible.
Is a bike break a wedge?
There's been a few designs using wedges, but most are based around levers. I guess one could say that mechanical disc brakes use a wedge action, but i'd rather call it an inclined plane. Hydraulic brakes of course rely on hydraulics.
What is wedge like in prehistoric?
wedge
What is the birth name of Chris Wedge?
Chris Wedge's birth name is Christian Wedge.
What are some wedges used in golf?
Some wedges that are used in golf are the pitching wedge, the gap wedge, the sand wedge and the lob wedge. A used BNM Z4 can be found at a used car dealership or an online used car purchasing site. Some wedges that are used in golf are the pitching wedge, the gap wedge, the sand wedge and the lob wedge.
