If you are new to CycleKarts and CycleKarting some of the terminology might seem a bit alien, so we decided to put together this glossary of common terms and abbreviations to help you decipher what all of the jargon means.
- Axle - Metal bar or tube around which wheels rotate
- Bodywork - Outer covering or skin of Cyclekart. Often made of wood, metal or fibreglass.
- Brakes - Method by which CycleKart can be slowed to a stop. Most often comprising of disc and caliper from a GoKart
- Chain - The drive chain is used to connect the torque converter to the drive sprocket
- Chassis - Metal or wooden 'ladder' frame that forms the base of the Cyclekart
- CycleKart - Small approximate 1/2 scale vehicle based on 1930s era Cyclecar and built to the recommended guidelines
- Cyclekartiste - Cyclekart owner / driver
- Drive chain - See Chain
- Drive Sprocket - Large cog mounted to axle driven by the drive chain. Also known as 'Axle sprocket'
- Engine - Generally Honda GX200 style of engine or clone
- GoKart - Source of parts for CycleKart :)
- Hub - Adaptor that mounts the wheels to the axle (see axle)
- Torque Converter - Device comprising of clutch and variable ratio belt drive transmission using conical pulleys.
- Wheels - Specifically 17" diameter. Most usually from a Honda CT90 or 'Pit bike'