crankset

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English

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modern crankset with two sprockets (chainrings)

Etymology

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From crank +‎ set.

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crankset (plural cranksets)

  1. The component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain, which in turn drives the rear wheel.
    Synonym: (UK) chainset
    Holonym: drivetrain
    Meronyms: sprocket, chainring, crank
    Coordinate term: bottom bracket

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