Meanings
nounbarrel adjuster (plural barrel adjusters)
plural barrel adjusters
- cyclingA cylindrical component that allows to fine-tune the cable tension of the brake or drivetrain, usually by turning.
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barrel adjuster. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barrel%20adjuster
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“barrel adjuster.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barrel%20adjuster. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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