In case you've got credibility issues when you stop in at your local bike shop, have a look at this video from Quickrelease.tv. It's got everything you need to know about the anatomy of your bike, and a cool soundtrack to boot.
Bicycle Anatomy for Beginners from carltonreid on Vimeo.

I cringed at the sight of the wet brooks saddle!
Posted by: Mo | 10/19/2012 at 01:38 PM
Likewise. And I wasn't all that thrilled with the way they hosed down the rest of the bike either.
Posted by: Bicycle Bill | 10/19/2012 at 11:38 PM
Love the soundtrack. As a fair weather commuter, the excessive moisture is alot of unwanted toweling off and lubing.
Posted by: John h | 10/22/2012 at 09:27 PM