three-speed
Basic bike type
Three-speed describes a mechanism, typically a bicycle or transmission, that offers three distinct gear ratios.
On a classic three-speed bicycle, the gears are contained within an internal hub rather than visible on external sprockets, allowing riders to shift while stationary.
The term also applies to other devices with three operational settings, such as fans or blenders.
My grandmother still rides her old three-speed around the neighborhood.
Central connection point
- coasterPad under drinks
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- kickbackIllegal payment for services
internal · gear · shifter · handlebar · derailleur · cassette · freewheel · pedal
hub
Central connection point
kickback · internal · gear · shifter · handlebar · derailleur · cassette · freewheel · pedal · chainring
mixer
Combines ingredients or people
- blenderMotorized food puréeing appliance
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- oscillatingSwinging back and forth
low · medium · high · setting · dial · switch · motor · kitchen · KitchenAid · vintage
manual
Written instructions for use
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- overdriveEfficiency mode at speed
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
clutch · stick · vintage · roadster · classic · Hurst · Ford · Chevy · Muncie · Saginaw
- bicyclesmountain bike, road bike, BMX, tricycle, e-bike
three-speedsingle-speed
One gear ratio only
fixed-gear · ten-speed · fixie · twelve-speed · coaster brake
three-speedfixed-gear
Direct-drive bicycle drivetrain
automatic · single-speed · direct drive · CVT · derailleur
three, speed, thrice, third, thirds, thirdly, threefold, threesome, thirteen