Bike Parts

From drivetrains to rechargeable batteries, no product category in cycling is as wide-ranging as components. Bike parts play a key role in repairs, upgrades, and customization – whether you’re fixing wear and tear or dialing in your setup. But which bike parts are there, and can you really buy everything online? On this page, you’ll find an overview of the most important product categories and essential bicycle spare parts, all in one place.

A single bicycle consists of more than 2,000 parts – if you include every little screw. But what exactly are bike parts and bike components? In principle, they are all the parts of a bike that are responsible for its function. In other words, they are parts that you need on your bike to ensure that it runs or rolls smoothly. While the line isn’t always crystal clear, bike parts are generally easy to distinguish from bike accessories. Accessories are optional add-ons, while components are integral to how your bike runs.

The most important topics at a glance:

• Bicycle spare parts – What bicycle parts are there?
• Bicycle frames and accessories
• Bicycle parts for shifting and drive systems
• Brakes and associated components
• Bicycle parts for the cockpit
• Shocks, springs and associated components
• Wheels, rims, hubs, spokes, nipples, quick release skewers and thru axles
• Tires, tubes and related accessories
• Forks and related components
• Pedals and accessories
• Saddles, seatposts, saddle clamps and more
• Headsets
• Small bike parts and other spare parts
• Electric bike parts – specific components for your electric bike
• Bicycle components – summary

That number alone makes one thing clear: bike parts come in an enormous variety. In the world of bicycle components, the following main product groups are commonly distinguished, each with multiple subcategories. With our clear structure and filters, you can find the right parts category in just a few clicks.

• Bicycle frames and accessories
• Components for bicycle gears and drivetrain parts
• Brakes and related components
• Bicycle parts for the cockpit such as handlebars, grips & co
• Shocks and springs and associated components
• Wheels and accessories
• Tires, tubes and corresponding accessories
• Forks and related components
• Pedals and accessories
• Saddles, seatposts, saddle clamps and more
• Headsets
• Small bike parts and other spare parts
• Special electric bike parts

Do you need bicycle spare parts? In the following, we will introduce you to the individual categories and the various components. First of all: BIKE24 is also a bike parts store where you can find a large selection of all the products mentioned. If you want to buy bike parts but need some more detailed information on the top categories of bike parts, just read on.

The most important part of the bike is certainly the bike frame. It is the heart of every bike, as it provides the basic framework to which all other bike components are bolted. Just like bicycles, bicycle frames are available in many variants for different areas of use. At BIKE24 we stock the following frame types, among others:

• Cyclocross and Gravel frames: Sporty frames for dropbar bikes that are specially designed for off-road use. In this category you will find a variety of different bike frames – from frames for cross-country racing to comfortable bikepacking frames for lengthy but sporty tours.
• MTB frames: Sturdy frames that serve as the basis for building mountain bikes. They are also available in different versions – depending on which MTB is to be built.
• Road bike frames: They are the heart of every road bike. Road bike frames can be roughly divided into special lightweight frames for mountainous tours, comfortable frames and aero frames. Another distinction is the material. There are carbon, aluminum, titanium and steel electric road bike frames.
• Triathlon frames: The most aerodynamic and at the same time fastest version of road bike frames are triathlon frames, often also called time trial frames. Everything in these frames is designed to minimize air resistance.
• Trekking frames: They serve as a base for trekking bikes. Trekking frames usually have a comfortable geometry. They are also very robust, so you can also fit them with luggage racks and the like.
• Accessories and parts for bike frames: In this category, you will find frame accessories such as protective films.

The next important categories when it comes to bicycle components are bicycle parts for the drivetrain and shifting. The latter category also includes all components from the groupset area. Specifically, complete assemblies (sets) of parts that ensure that your power input is converted into propulsion when pedaling. At BIKE24 we carry the following bicycle parts for drivetrains and shifting – for all types of bikes, whether road bike, mountain bike or electric bike:

• Complete groupsets
• Rear derailleur and front derailleur as well as related components such as derailleur hanger
• Shifters and brake levers (on road bikes usually as a unit in the form of brake levers)
• Specific spare parts for electronic groupsets
• Hub gears and corresponding spare parts
• Cranks and chainrings
• Bottom brackets
• Cassettes or sprockets and individual sprockets
• Bicycle chains and chain guides

Brakes can also be part of the groupset components on a road bike, for example. In the MTB or trekking sector, however, they are often selected independently of groupsets. 
Either way, they provide deceleration and are therefore an essential safety feature on the bike. It is therefore important that your brakes are always in good condition. At BIKE24, we stock the following bicycle spare parts for brakes, among others:

• Disc brakes (Disc Brakes)
• brake discs
• Brake pads for disc brakes
• Rim brakes
• Brake pads for rim brakes
• Brake accessories & spare parts

The cockpit of a bicycle comprises several components. The most obvious is certainly the handlebar. But handlebar grips, bar ends and stems as well as bowden cables and cable housings also belong in this category. At BIKE24, we offer the following bicycle spare parts for the cockpit, among others:

• Handbars
• Handlebar grips and bar ends
• stems
• handlebar tape
• Bowden cables & cable housing
• Clip-on aerobars

An off-road adventure on two wheels is particularly fun with a full-suspension MTB. The shock and, in some cases, its steel spring are key components for comfort. The shock absorbs shocks, which means you get less tired on your ride. At BIKE24 you will find shocks as well as matching springs and corresponding spare parts in the range.

Another large category in the bicycle spare parts area is wheels and everything that goes with them. MTB wheels, road bike wheels, freewheels, spokes and nipples and many other parts characterize this product category. You will find the following components at BIKE24:

• Wheels, including specific MTB wheels and road bike wheels
• Rims, including specific MTB rims and road bike rims
• Hubs, freewheels and corresponding adapters
• Spokes and nipples as well as other small parts for wheels
• Qr (quick release) and thru axles, including MTB
• Qr (quick release) and thru axles as well as road bike quick release and thru axles

The tires sit on the wheels. Here too, there are different models depending on the type of bike. Commuters, for example, usually need robust, puncture-proof tires for city bikes and trekking bikes. Road cyclists want tires that are as light as possible and roll as fast as possible, usually without tread. And mountain bikers are looking for studded tires with maximum grip.

At BIKE24, we stock a wide variety of tire types in different sizes – so you're sure to find the right tires for your rides. We also have a large range of inner tubes and accessories such as tire levers for punctures and tubeless kits.

From the wheels or front wheel, we move on to the bike fork. This traditionally has two functions on a bicycle: It should absorb shocks and influence the bike's steering behavior. 
Different forks are required depending on the type of bike – there are special suspension forks for mountain bikes and occasionally also trekking and gravel bikes, and rigid forks made of steel, aluminum or particularly light carbon for road bikes and city bikes. At BIKE24 you will find the following products in the fork range:

• Suspension forks: This category includes all forks that are equipped with a damping element or suspension.
• Rigid forks: This category includes all rigid forks. Starting with lightweight high-end carbon road bike forks through to classic steel forks.
• Accessories and spare parts for bike forks: Here you will find products such as handlebar remotes, replacement springs or stickers for fork tuning.

A bike only moves forward when you pedal. For this reason, the pedal area is also very important when it comes to bicycle components.

At BIKE24 you will find different bicycle pedals according to their area of use, e.g. pedals for road bikes and mountain bikes or according to pedal type such as flat pedals and clipless pedals as well as corresponding accessories such as pedal reflectors or cleats or pedal plates.

Road bike saddles, MTB saddles, trekking saddles, triathlon saddles, BMX saddles and more – this list alone shows just how diverse the selection of components in the seating area of a bike is. However, there is much more to the right riding position than just the saddle. You need a suitable and good seatpost on which you can mount your saddle. And to ensure that it is firmly anchored in the frame, you need a saddle clamp. At BIKE24, we stock the following products in the seat segment:

• Bicyclesaddles: this category includes all types of saddles – from classic leather saddles for your carbon city bike to carbon saddles for road bikes.
• Bicycle seatposts: Seatposts are one of the most individualized product categories when it comes to bicycle parts. After all, they have to fit the bike, the saddle and the rider exactly. You will therefore also find a large selection of different models here.
• Bicycle saddle clamps: The saddle clamp ensures that the seatpost does not simply fall into the seat tube of your bike frame. It must fit the clamping diameter of the frame exactly. Saddle clamps are available in different shapes and made from different materials.

The headset is the bearing system that allows the bicycle fork steerer to rotate in the head tube of the bicycle frame. In short: thanks to this bike component, you can handlebar your bike. At BIKE24 you will find classic bike headsets, road bike headsets and mountain bike headsets. We also stock other related parts such as spacers.

From chain ring bolts to cable guides – in addition to the obvious components, there are also numerous small parts on the bike that you can replace or occasionally need to replace. Ball bearings and plain bearings also belong to this product group. At BIKE24 you will find a large selection of small bike parts and other spare parts – so maintenance and repair of wearing parts will also be a success.

With the advent of the electric bike, the number of bicycle parts has increased significantly. As its name suggests, the electric bike brings numerous electronic components to the bike that do not exist in this form on the classic bike. They are essential for the function of your electric bike, which is why you should also keep an eye on these bicycle spare parts if your electric bike is not working properly. at BIKE24 you will find the following electric bike parts:

• Rechargable batteries and chargers: an empty rechargeable battery ruins all the electric bike fun. That's why you should always have a healthy battery and a functioning charger.
• Electric bike lighting: Switzerland is leading the way: Electric bikes there already have to be equipped with daytime running lights by law. Such legislative initiatives are also expected in other countries in the future. Either way, an electric bike needs a strong light so that you are clearly visible to other road users.
• On-board computer and accessories: The best electric motor is useless if you can't control it. For this reason, electric bikes are usually equipped with an on-board computer and a remote so that you can adjust the motor support and always have an overview of important riding data. In this category, you will find corresponding electric bike spare parts such as displays, cables and more.
• Electric bike brakes: Electric bikes travel at higher speeds, the weight of the bikes is also somewhat higher and the motors put a lot of pressure on them, especially on S-pedelecs. For this reason, they need good brakes, preferably with a motor interrupter. In this category, you will therefore find brakes that are suitable for use on electric bikes.
• Electric drive: The electric motor is the heart of every electric bike. This is because it provides the additional electric thrust that makes the electric bike an electric bike. However, there are also numerous drive components around the motor that convert the motor power into propulsion for electric bikes. In this category, we therefore offer special products such as electric bike chains or electric bike cassettes.
• Wheels, rims and hubs: Due to the electric drive and the usually higher bike weight, electric bike wheelsets have to withstand more than classic wheelsets. That's why we offer specific wheels in this category that are approved for use with electric bikes.
• Tires: There are also specific models of tires for electric bikes. The reason for this is the higher load that tires on electric bikes experience. Special feature electric bike tires are therefore particularly resistant and, in the case of S-pedelecs, even require approval.
• Electric bike forks: Electric bike forks are also built more robustly than classic bicycle forks. Accordingly, you will find special bicycle forks for electric bikes in this category.
  Other e-bike accessories: From specific e-bike luggage carriers with battery compartments to e-bike protective covers – in this category we have all e-bike components that do not belong to the other product groups.

• A bicycle consists of several thousand components.
• In contrast to (optional) bicycle accessories, bicycle components are parts that are important for the functionality of your bicycle.
• Bicycle components are therefore among the most important parts when it comes to bike repair.
• At BIKE24 you will find all the bicycle spare parts you need for your bike – whether it's a high-quality road bike for your sporting adventures or a robust electric city bike for your daily commute to work.