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The Steering and Braking System
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- Handlebars: Enables the rider to steer the bike.
- Stem: Connects the handlebars to the steerer tube of the fork.
- Fork: Holds the front wheel, the steerer tube of the fork passes through the head tube and connects to the handlebars; this allows for the front wheel to rotate with the handlebars.
- Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever: Road bikes typically combine the shifter and brake levers into one component. The brake levers allow the rider to apply the brakes.
- Front and Rear Rim Brakes: Reduces the speed of the bicycle to a gradual stop by clamping the brake pads onto the bike rims.
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