What is the "cockpit"?
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Is that a Slinky wedged between the headset and stem? Compliant for sure.
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Personally I find that people who use different words from me are either pretentious gits or knuckledragging troglodytes, depending on which words they use that I don't.
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Alternatively, some people don't want to say "stem and handlebars", or especially "one-piece stem and handlebars", because it's too many syllables.
Personally I find that people who use different words from me are either pretentious gits or knuckledragging troglodytes, depending on which words they use that I don't.
Personally I find that people who use different words from me are either pretentious gits or knuckledragging troglodytes, depending on which words they use that I don't.
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Alternatively, some people don't want to say "stem and handlebars", or especially "one-piece stem and handlebars", because it's too many syllables.
Personally I find that people who use different words from me are either pretentious gits or knuckledragging troglodytes, depending on which words they use that I don't.
Personally I find that people who use different words from me are either pretentious gits or knuckledragging troglodytes, depending on which words they use that I don't.
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Airplanes have cockpits, bicycles don't have cockpits.
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I've heard this term used a few times in reference to bikes but I don't know the definition in relation to cycling. I get the cockpit of an airplane or a race car, but not sure what it means in the cycling context. Can someone explain? And what parts are and are not within the "cockpit"?
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I thought it referred to the cut-out of a male-specific anatomical saddle.
This, in turn, makes me wonder about the female saddle equivalent.
This, in turn, makes me wonder about the female saddle equivalent.
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Cockpit is family friendly. Derives from Cockswain, or the person who sat in the little steering compartment of a small boat called a cock in old England.
If it wasn't family friendly WSD bikes would have to be marketed with VagPods.
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'Cockpit': not in glossary.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/glossary-c.html
Wonderful preserved cockpit at St. Fagan's outside of Cardiff:
https://museum.wales/stfagans/buildings/cockpit/
Interior shot:
According to 'Why Did the Chicken Cross the World' by Andrew Lawler, it's a sure bet that at some point in history your ancestors enjoyed cock fighting no matter where in the world they lived.
You can see how this structure's name got applied to sailing:
The rudder and principle sheets (the controls) are all accessible from the cockpit.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/glossary-c.html
Wonderful preserved cockpit at St. Fagan's outside of Cardiff:
https://museum.wales/stfagans/buildings/cockpit/
Interior shot:
According to 'Why Did the Chicken Cross the World' by Andrew Lawler, it's a sure bet that at some point in history your ancestors enjoyed cock fighting no matter where in the world they lived.
You can see how this structure's name got applied to sailing:
The rudder and principle sheets (the controls) are all accessible from the cockpit.
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Surprised that no one has joined to make an AI post describing the meaning of cockpit.
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The term "cockpit" has its roots in the nautical world, where it originally referred to a sunken space on a ship's deck from which the vessel was steered and navigated. This concept dates back to the 17th century, and the word itself is derived from the Dutch word "kokpit," which means a cooking or boiling pit. This connection arises from the fact that the sunken area on a ship resembled a cooking pit.
Over time, as technology advanced and transportation modes evolved, the term "cockpit" found its way into aviation. In airplanes, the cockpit is the enclosed space where the pilot and other controls are located. The term maintained its essence of being a control center or a centralized space for operating a vehicle.
Now, how did it end up being associated with bicycles? In the context of bicycles, especially those designed for racing or high-performance riding, the term "cockpit" is borrowed to describe the rider's position and the arrangement of handlebars, saddle, and pedals. The idea is to convey a sense of control and command over the bike, emphasizing the rider's interface with the machine.
In cycling discussions, referring to the "cockpit" allows enthusiasts to talk about the ergonomic design and setup of the bicycle, including handlebar choice, saddle position, and overall rider comfort. This term has become a way to express the rider's command over the bike, akin to the control exerted by a pilot in an aircraft or a captain on a ship. So, in the world of bicycles, the term "cockpit" has smoothly transitioned from its maritime and aviation origins to capture the essence of control and navigation in the realm of cycling.
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