Get ready to hit the road by familiarizing yourself with bicycle anatomy and cycling verbs. Whether you are commuting or racing, these words will help you discuss your bike and the riding experience.
The Anatomy of a Bicycle
Let's start with the basic structure of your bike. When riding, you will steer by holding onto ghidonul (the handlebar), which connects to cadrul (the frame).
| I hold the handlebar well, especially when I pedal fast. | Țin bine ghidonul, în special când pedalez repede. |
| The frame of this bicycle is made of metal. | Cadrul acestei biciclete este din metal. |
You will also want to make sure you have a comfortable place to sit, known as șaua (the saddle).
| The cyclist says that the saddle is very comfortable. | Ciclista spune că șaua este foarte confortabilă. |
Maintenance and Moving Parts
To keep your bicycle running smoothly, you need to take care of its mechanical parts. The most important moving part is lanțul (the chain).
| The chain of the bicycle I ride to work is old. | Lanțul bicicletei cu care merg la serviciu este vechi. |
Regular maintenance means you will frequently need to use the verb a unge (to lubricate) to prevent rust and wear.
| You must lubricate the chain often. | Trebuie să ungi lanțul des. |
The Cyclist and Safety Gear
Whether you are ciclistul (the male cyclist) or ciclista (the female cyclist), safety is essential when sharing the road. You can use soneria (the bell) to alert pedestrians.
| The cyclist uses the bell to warn the pedestrian. | Ciclistul folosește soneria ca să avertizeze pietonul. |
To ensure drivers can see you at night, you should always wear vesta (the vest) made of a material that is reflectorizant (reflective).
| At night I always wear a reflective vest. | Noaptea port mereu o vestă reflectorizantă. |
| In other words, a reflective vest protects you. | Cu alte cuvinte, o vestă reflectorizantă te protejează. |
Hitting the Road
Once your bike is safe and ready, it is time to ride! The essential action verb for powering your bicycle forward is a pedala (to pedal).
| In any case, if the saddle is low, it is difficult to pedal. | În orice caz, dacă șaua este jos, este dificil să pedalezi. |
| We pedaled through the whole park. | Am pedalat prin tot parcul. |
