Types of Bicycles

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This bicycle was invented by Baron von Drais in 1817. It was made entirely of wood and did not have pedals, springs or brakes. The device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground, thus rolling yourself and the device forward in a sort of gliding walk.

This bicycle was invented in 1870. This was the first all metal machine to appear. The pedals were attached to the front wheel with no freewheeling mechanism. The front wheels became larger and larger at that time because the makers realized that the larger the wheel, the further you could travel with one rotation of the pedals.

This bicycle is designed to be powered by more than one person. This bicycle is also available with seating capacities for 3 (triplets), 4 (quadruplets) and 5 (quintuplets) people as well. The name of this bicycle refers to the seating arrangement instead of the number of riders. The first version of this bicycle was created in the 1880s.

This vehicle is also known as trishaw and it is usually human-powered. It is a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the rider and often used on a “for hire” basis. It has a parasol or canopy to protect passengers from the sun and rain. It is commonly used in cities of South Asia and Southeast Asia.

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This type of bicycle was first created in the late 1890s and comes with an attached motor used to assist with pedalling. It is usually powered by electric motor and can be driven by the motor alone if the rider chooses not to pedal.

This bicycle was invented in Sweden in the early 1980s. It was made entirely out of plastic materials. However, the production of this bicycle stopped after three years as a result of commercial failure.

This bicycle comes with saddle, pedals and some form of handlebars arranged as on a bicycle. However, it is used as an exercise equipment rather than transportation. It is also known as a “stationary bicycle”. This bicycle is usually used to increase general fitness and for training for cycle events.

This type of bicycle is designed for off-road cycling, which includes jumps and passing through rocks, washouts and steep declines (which involve unpaved roads). This type of bicycle features sturdy, highly durable frames and wheels, wide tyres and cross-wise handlebars to help the rider resist sudden jolts. It is also equipped with a wide range of gears.

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Kid’s versionAdult’s version

This bicycle is also known as road bicycle. It has drop handlebars and multiple gears. It is fast and lightweight and intended for, but not necessarily, used in competition. It is designed primarily to be used on paved roads as opposed to off-road terrain.

This type of bicycle is a three-wheeled vehicle and also known as a “trike”. This bicycle comes in children’s and adult’s version. Children’s version is smaller and suitable for pre-school age children who are learning how to ride. The adult’s version is bigger and it is used for a variety purpose like shopping and exercise. Children’s tricycles are usually direct-driven and have no brakes, whereas, adult’s tricycles usually have a gear-drive with multiple speeds and front and rear brakes.