The Basic Line, or X-Celerator Gear System by Hasbro, is the first Beyblade system of the X Series as part of the Beyblade X toyline.
For a list of parts in the Basic Line system, see List of Basic Line parts.
Structure
A Basic Line Beyblade consists of three main components: the Blade, the Ratchet, and the Bit.
Blade
Blades are the top component of the Bey, and act as the main contact points. The center features a "Gear Chip" beneath transparent PMMA plastic, showcasing a sticker of the Bey's Avatar, with a symbol indicating the spin direction. The contact points are made from zinc alloy, while the lower sections are made of PMMA.
Blades require three Launcher hooks for insertion, enabling the Bey to launch in either of the two required spin directions, whether clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the Bey. Stoppers prevent the Bey from being spun in the wrong spin direction.
Ratchet
Ratchets are the middle components of the Bey, attaching beneath the Blade. They vary in height and contact point design. A Ratchet attaches to the Blade by twisting, which determines the amount of Burst Resistance in each Bey. Spin direction can be changed by manually twisting the outer portion of the Ratchet, indicated by "L" or "R" spots on the Ratchet as a guide for proper assembly.
Bit
Bits act as the main contact points with the stadium floor.
There are three additional subtype series of Bits aside from the standard: Low Bits which are shorter, High Bits which are taller, and Gear Bits which have extended teeth to catch onto the X-Celerator Rail easier.