What is the name of the frame component that holds the front wheel? Fork.
A bicycle fork is the component that holds the front wheel and connects it to the bicycle’s steering system. Its two blades, or legs, extend down around the wheel, while the steerer tube rises through the frame’s head tube and connects to the stem and handlebars.
On a traditional rigid bicycle, the fork is a fixed structure made from steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, or combinations of materials. Mountain bikes and some other bicycles use suspension forks, whose telescoping legs contain springs, dampers, or air systems to absorb impacts and improve control over rough ground.
Several nearby frame terms can cause confusion. The head tube is the short frame section through which the fork’s steerer passes; it does not itself hold the wheel. The down tube runs from the head-tube area toward the bottom bracket, while the seat stays connect the rear triangle to the seat tube. The fork also influences handling through its rake and trail, measurements that affect steering stability and responsiveness.