LE BICYCLETTE
(The bicycle.)
Wtf is a bike, yo.A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist.
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.
What kind of bike do you have?In this thread, post a picture of your bike, and all of the information about it. So think of the
make, model, size, gear ratio, type, etc. I'll start off with mine.
Mack's Everyday Traveller Road CruiserMake: Everyday Bicycles
Model: Traveller (Mens)
Frame Size: 18"
Wheel size: 26"
Frame type/gender: Comfort (Male)
Suspension: Seat Post
Brakes: V-Brakes
Gearset: Shimano Falcons
Gear Ratio: 21 Speed (3 front, 7 rear)
Photos:
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