What happened to Iron Horse bikes?

Iron Horse sold racing bikes and mountain bikes, but mainly downhill, freeride, and all mountain. DW link technology can still be found on many other bike brands today. Dorel Industries acquired Iron Horse for US $5.2 million on 15 July 2009, having already acquired GT, Cannondale, Schwinn and Mongoose.

Is Iron Horse a good bike brand?

Great bike, great company. Take a look at the Iron Horse forum. I think you’ll find that most of the folks that hang out in that forum are pretty happy with their bikes. after all it is the “Iron Horse Forum”.

What are the parts called on a bike?

The major bicycle parts are the seat, frame, wheels, and handlebars. The helmet is also a key safety issue. The wheel gives the bike its fundamental purpose, and that is why it is called a “bi” “cycle.” So “bi” means two, and “cycle” means to turn. A bicycle is made up of spokes, a hub, tires, rim, and tube.

What is the metal part of a bike called?

Frame – the main structural part of the bicycle, commonly made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or carbon fiber. Composed of a top tube, head tube, down tube, bottom bracket shell, seat tube, seat stays, and chain stays (see image). A frame and fork sold as a combination are referred to as a frameset.

Does Diadora make good bikes?

The Diadora Corso is a great choice for your everyday mountain bike. The lightweight hardtail design, quality Shimano components and 21-speed drivetrain provides the rider with a versatile bike that is great for riding around the city and also performs well on recreational trails.

What is the back of a bicycle called?

Rear Derailleur: The rear derailleur literally de-rails the chain from one cassette cog to the next. It has a hangy-leg-thingy that has two small cog-shaped wheels mounted in its frame. This hangy thing keeps the chain tight so that all the extra slack is taken up to keep the chain from dragging the ground.

What part of a bike is the axle?

Axle: as in the generic definition, a rod that serves to attach a wheel to a bicycle and provides support for bearings on which the wheel rotates. Also sometimes used to describe suspension components, for example a swing arm pivot axle.