The crankset or chainset is the component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain or belt, which in turn drive
A Shimano 105 crankset with two chainrings on a road bicycle
A Shimano Deore right crankset, showing crank arm, spider, three chainrings and chainring guard
Belt-drive crankset on a Trek District
A left crank attached with a cotter
Bicycle drivetrain systems are used to transmit power on bicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, unicycles, or other human-powered vehicles from the riders to the drive wheels. Most also include some type
A chain drive and rear derailleur gear change, the most popular system in use today
A shaft-drive with crankset and rear gear hub