Cryptic crossword clue
Throw off course, breaking rule that’s applied to cycles 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DERAILLEUR

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The straight part
We know that "that’s applied to cycles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that’s applied to cycles = derailleur.
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What does DERAILLEUR mean?

DERAILLEUR noun
  1. The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.
  2. The entire gearset on a bicycle with such a mechanism.

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