10-speed
bicycle
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A ten-speed is a vehicle, most commonly a bicycle, with 10 gear settings. This allows riders to adjust their pedaling speed to match different terrains. The term "ten-speed" was first used in 1962. Bicycles achieve these multiple gears through a drivetrain system, typically involving derailleurs that move the chain between different sprockets on the rear wheel and chainwheels on the crank. While modern bicycles can have even more gear combinations, a ten-speed offers a significant range for varied riding conditions.12
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