Derailleurs

/dɪˈreɪlərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of derailleur; multiple gear-shifting mechanisms on bicycles or motorcycles.

Etymology

Plural form of the French 'dérailleur'. Modern bikes have both front and rear derailleurs.

Kelly Says

High-end bicycles can have incredibly sophisticated derailleurs that shift through 11 or even 12 different gears with microsecond precision—basically tiny computers on your bike frame.

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