bicycle

Also known as bike, pushbike, pedal bike, pedal cycle, cycle, 🚲, Bicycles

thumb|Classic bell of a bicycle A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike, push-bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.

AI overview

A bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels arranged one behind the other on a frame, powered by pedaling and sometimes assisted by a motor. Bicycles are valued as practical transportation and recreation tools that can be powered by human effort alone.

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Key facts

Machine.free_text: Utility bicycle, mountain bicycle, racing bicycle, touring bicycle, hybrid bicycle, cruiser bicycle, BMX bike, tandem, low rider, tall bike, fixed gear, folding bicycle, amphibious cycle, cargo bike, recumbent, electric bicycle
Machine.name: Bicycle
Machine.image: Left side of Flying Pigeon.jpg
Machine.caption: The most popular bicycle model—and most popular vehicle of any kind in the world—is the Chinese Flying Pigeon, with about 500 million produced.
Machine.classification: Vehicle
Machine.application: Transportation
Machine.fuel_source: Human or motor-power
Machine.wheels: 2
Machine.components: Frame, wheels, tires, saddle, handlebar, pedals, drivetrain
Machine.invented: 19th century
Machine.inventor: Karl von Drais, Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Machine.free_label: Types

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Encyclopedic overview

37 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Uses
Technical aspects
Types
Dynamics
Performance
Parts
Frame
Drivetrain and gearing
Steering
Seating
Brakes
Suspension
Wheels and tires
Accessories
Standards
Maintenance and repair
Maintenance
Repair
Tools
Social and historical aspects
In daily life
Poverty alleviation
Female emancipation
Economic implications
Environmental impact
Manufacturing
Legal requirements
Theft
See also
Notes
References
Citations
Sources
Further reading
External links

The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe. By the early 21st century, there were more than 1 billion bicycles. Bicycles are the principal means of transport in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children's toys. Bicycles are used for fitness, military and police applications, courier services, bicycle racing, and artistic cycling.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “bicycle” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.