Padded Tights / ShortsGiyimPADDED TIGHTS / SHORTS Padded shorts (or tights) are essential for comfort during long rides. They feature a built-in pad (chamois) that cushions the sit bones, reduces friction, and wicks moistureInspect
Pain in ArmsSağlıkPAIN IN ARMS Arm pain can result from putting too much weight on the handlebars, often due to an aggressive riding position or poor saddle tilt. Keeping the elbows relaxed and slightly bent helps aInspect
Pannier BagKampAksesuarlarPANNIER BAG Pannier bags are essential for bicycle touring and commuting. They attach to the sides of a front or rear rack. Quality panniers are waterproof and feature secure mounting systems that Inspect
Parts of a BicycleDonanımPARTS OF A BICYCLE Frame: The backbone of the bicycle. Crankset (Aynakol): The component the pedals are attached to. Fork: Holds the front wheel. Grips (Elcik): Handlebar contaInspect
Parts of the FrameDonanımPARTS OF THE FRAME A bicycle frame consists of several tubes, each with a specific name and function. Understanding the frame's anatomy helps in discussing bicycle fit, specifications, and componenInspect
PedalDonanımPEDAL Pedals are the components that transfer the power from the rider's feet to the crankset and ultimately to the rear wheel. They are a fundamental interface between the rider and the bicycle. Inspect
PelotonSürüş teknikeriPELOTON The peloton (from French, meaning "little ball") is the main group or pack of riders in a road cycling race. Riders in the peloton benefit significantly from drafting — the aerodynamic advaInspect
Penny-FarthingGenel KültürPENNY-FARTHING One of the ancestors of the modern bicycle, the Penny-Farthing is known for its enormous front wheel of up to 150 cm in diameter. Its name comes from the old British coins Penny and Inspect
Periodic MaintenanceBakım onarımPERIODIC MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance of the bicycle is important for riding safety and the efficiency of the bicycle and its components. A bicycle with timely maintenance can safely unInspect
Presidential Cycling Tour of TürkiyeGenel KültürPRESIDENTIAL CYCLING TOUR OF TÜRKİYE The Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye is an annual professional road cycling stage race held in Turkey. It is recognized by the Union Cycliste InternationaleInspect
PumpBakım onarımPUMP A bicycle pump is a must-have tool. There are two main types: floor pumps (track pumps) for use at home to easily reach high pressures, and mini-pumps (hand pumps) that are carried on the bikeInspect
Puncture / Flat TireBakım onarımPUNCTURE / FLAT TIRE Flat tires are the most common mechanical issue in cycling. They are usually caused by sharp objects penetrating the tire and piercing the inner tube. Other causes include "pinInspect
Puncture Preventive FluidBakım onarımPUNCTURE PREVENTIVE FLUID Puncture preventive fluid (or sealant) is a liquid that is injected into specified types of inner tubes or used in tubeless systems. When a puncture occurs, the escaping aInspect
Puncture Preventive StripBakım onarımPUNCTURE PREVENTIVE STRIP A puncture preventive strip (tire liner) is a strip of tough, puncture-resistant material that is placed inside the tire, between the inner tube and the tread area. It actInspect
Puncture RepairBakım onarımPUNCTURE REPAIR Fixing a flat tire is a fundamental skill for every cyclist. The process involve removing the wheel, taking out the inner tube, finding the hole, cleaning the area, applying a patchInspect
Puncture Repair KitBakım onarımPUNCTURE REPAIR KIT A standard puncture repair kit contains patches of various sizes, vulcanizing glue (rubber solution), sandpaper (to roughen the tube surface), and tire levers (to remove the tirInspect
Puncture-proof TireBakım onarımPUNCTURE-PROOF TIRE While no tire is 100% immune to punctures, "puncture-proof" (or puncture-resistant) tires are designed with an integrated protective belt made of materials like Kevlar or dense Inspect