"on the rivet" meaning in English

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Prepositional phrase

Etymology: When riding at maximum speed, a racer often perches on the front tip of the saddle, where the shell of an old-style leather saddle would be attached to the saddle frame with a rivet. Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the rivet, {{en-PP}} on the rivet
  1. (cycling) Riding at maximum speed. Categories (topical): Cycling
    Sense id: en-on_the_rivet-en-prep_phrase-vxC-v~PT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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