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The chain and the axles of the wheels are your main enemies as far as friction loss. (Tire pressure issues follow.) Yes, there are a handful of other things that "suck power" from your efforts, but a new or only lightly worn chain (that is clean and properly lubricated) and a set of clean and properly lubricated and "set up" wheel bearings (for the non-cartridge types) is the first place to start work. Make sure your tires are pumped up all the way. Get advice on pressure, but know that more is better as far as friction loss. High pressure tires suffer less friction loss with the road than the same tire that is under inflated. If all else fails, read the specs on the wall of the tire. You have a lot of control over these issues. Riding clothing and technique will also help, but ask the bike shop folks about this. Do some reading, too. A link is provided to a powerhouse bike guy who has spent a lot of time taking what he knows and posting it on his site for you to read for free. Take advantage of it.

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Which part of a bicycle are designed to decrease friction?

Any bicycle part that makes contact with another part but needs to move to function must have friction reduced. The wheels bearings, steering head, pedal bearings in both the hub and pedal, and the chain links all are designed for minimum friction but they also need lubricant.


What part of a bicycle is a useful friction?

The brakes! And the tires (no friction = no traction).


What part of a bicycle has a small amount of friction?

The bearings


How brakes stop a bicycle?

By creating friction between a moving part and a stationary part.


Where does friction need to be small on a bicycle hub?

In the bearings that go between the stationary part - the axle, and the rotating part - the hub.


How does braking stop a bicycle?

Same as on a car. Applying the brakes means that something stationary is pressed against a moving part. This generates friction, which turns speed into heat.It produces friction, because when the brake touches the rim of the bicycle, the bicycle slows down. (thats called friction) And after a while the bicycle stopsA stationary part is brought into contact with a rotating part. The resulting friction slows the bike down.


Where do you find friction in brakes of a bicycle brake?

A bicycle has high friction at the brakes, first and foremost. Then at places where the rider holds on to the bike, Grips and pedals. Between tires and road.


How can you decrase friction?

Depends what you want to increase/decrease friction on. If is like a weight on the floor.. Then to increase the friction all you have to do is increase the weight, To reduce it you either reduce the weight or get a smoother surface, or maybe a cloth in-between the floor and the weight.


What are two simple machines that are part of a bicycle called?

Two simple machines that are part of a bicycle are the wheel and axle and the lever. The wheel and axle allow the bicycle to move forward by rotating, while the lever system is used in the brakes and gears to increase or reduce force applied by the rider.


What is a bike lane?

A bike lane is another term for a bicycle lane or cycle lane - a part of a roadway designed for use by cyclists.


If you were a part of a bicycle what part would you be and why?

pedal


What is a bicycle lane?

A bicycle lane is a part of a roadway designated for use by cyclists.

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