Racing bikes

[lorash]

My husband insists theres a component of a racing bike called a "dralia" or something that sounds like that! Ive never heard of it - has anyone else?

[Graham-W]

De-railer, used to change gears without stopping pedalling.

[snags]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derailleur_gears

[ChuckFickens]

Yes, it's the part that changes the gears (it de-rails the chain from one gear to another)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derailleur_gears

[bibblebub]

probably means Derailleur gears http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derailleur_gears

[lorash]

Many thanks Graham-W - I'm sure that must be what he'son about (its his Lancashire accent!)

[bibblebub]

oh no - if wikipedia is linked 3 times does Jimmy Wales appear?

[RATTER15]

Derailleur gears have been around for many years, they look like this (without the chain wrapped around) http://en.wikipedia.o...r_derailleur_1983.jpg

[ChuckFickens]

I think it's only a problem if we were all looking in a mirror when we posted the link.

[RATTER15]

lorash, you getting the idea lol

[4candles]

Maybe he's a closet Cream fan?