Glossary / Engine

frame

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The frame is the body of the bike that holds everything together. It’s what you sit on and what gives the bike its shape.

Technical Definition

The frame is the main skeleton of a bicycle, made from tubes that form the structure supporting the rider, wheels, and components. It determines ride characteristics such as stiffness, weight, and geometry.

Hear It Discussed

"...and I noticed that I've got cracks in the frame. Duh."
#25103: Bryology Anyone? The Best of Car Talk 22:01

"and asked him specifically about the frame. And he said nothing wrong with it. Two side shots and sent it to me."
Car Pro Radio Show May 2 26 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 31:12

"...he broke the shock, cracked the frame."
Phil Bazell AKA @crocgt4: The Man, The Myth, The Legend - DWA! Podcast Ep. #931 Driving While Awesome 00:08