Bicycle Parts
Components are the working parts of a bike (or "The stuff that makes the bike work!"). If yo...
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Brake levers come in many different shapes and forms to suit the different braking systems t...
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We stock a varied range of the parts that actually stop your bike; from light weight road bi...
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Bicycle forks come in all shapes and sizes to cover the broad range of cycles available. For...
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The most important part of a bike; after all without a frame you don’t actually have a...
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Bicycles come in a huge amount of shapes and sizes for all possible uses. More often than no...
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The vast range of handlebars available fit all types of cycle whether you have a BMX, mounta...
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Headsets are the part of the bike that fit through the head tube and allow you to turn your ...
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There are many different forms of pedals designed to suit all of the different types of cycl...
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Saddles come in many forms, designed for all types of riding and all shapes of rider. At the...
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As the name suggests, the seat post attaches to and inserts into the frame. They allow easy ...
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Tyres are very important parts of a bicycle as they are the contact point between the bike a...
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At AW Cycles you will find everything you need to build a set of wheels whether you are MTB ...
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Bicycle Parts
Components are the working parts of a bike (or "The stuff that makes the bike work!"). If you’re building a bike from scratch or replacing or upgrading a component on your bike, this is the place to start. There are many different parts that are all essential for the bike to be strong, safe, work properly or move at all.
Gear Systems & Pedals
The gears move the bike, providing various ratios to tackle different terrain. These are made up of shifters to change gear, front and rear mechs to move the gears with cables from the shifters, chainsets with cranks and chainrings that attaché to a bottom bracket. A chain that joins the chainset and rear mechs allows the bicycle to move when pedalled. Pedals attach to the cranks or the rider’s foot rests. The brakes allow the bike to stop and are made up of brake callipers of differing types either on the rim or disc. Brake levers close the brake pads on the rim or disc using cables.
Rims & Wheels
Wheels are obviously vital and come in many different forms and materials. They are made in 3 main sizes; 26" for MTB bike, 700c for the road and 20" for BMX. Fitting onto the rims are tyres which are either self contained (such as tubular tyres) or inflate with tubes in the tyre. The wheels themselves are made up of rims, hubs and spokes. The main point of contact between the rider and bike is with the saddle attached to a seat post into the frame and handlebars with grips or bar tape. A stem attaches to the frame and allows the position to be adjusted to the different size of the rider.
Choosing The Right Components
From this point you need to sift through the huge choice of components that are available for all the different types of bicycle. Take a look through our extensive range and let us guide you to the correct parts. Most components are available from a number of different manufacturers and in a range of specifications. Our buying guides will help you get to grips with the options available to you and the advantages and disadvantages of each.