# Lockring

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{{short description|Threaded washer used to prevent components from becoming loose during rotation}}
{{For|the Bronze Age jewellery|Lock ring}}
{{Distinguish|Lokring}}
thumb|Locking washers, size M4
A '''lock ring''' is a threaded [washer](/source/washer_(hardware)) used to prevent components from becoming loose during rotation.<ref>https://www.velodrome.shop/lockrings/?srsltid=AfmBOophH_M2S0zbgT372eESjHI_YAjSfiZx6WVXwkBEfw3pSQ7bgDTh</ref> They are found on an adjustable [bottom bracket](/source/bottom_bracket) and a track hub of a [bicycle](/source/bicycle).

==See also==
* [Agitator (device)](/source/Agitator_(device))
* [List of bicycle parts](/source/List_of_bicycle_parts)
* [Ratchet (device)](/source/Ratchet_(device))
* [Tine (structural)](/source/Tine_(structural))

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{Wiktionary-inline|lockring}}
{{Tech-stub}}
Category:Fasteners
Category:Bicycle parts

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