Glossary

A glossary of bicycle and bicycle parts and their functions.

Wheel

A complete rotating unit. A common bicycle wheel consists of a tire, inner tube, rim strip, rim, spokes and a hub. Other components may be built into the wheel that add functionality.

Wheel alignment

The condition of the roundness, and lateralness or planeness of a wheel. A properly aligned wheel will produce a smooth ride, free of wheel induced vibration, wobble or bounce.

Wheel truing

To align a wheel.

Wheelsmith

A bicycle professional who specializes in building and/or repairing wheels.

Work stand

A tool that holds a bicycle off the ground for convenient repair.