page_title: Bicycle
section_title: Types of Bicycles
hierarchical_section_title: Bicycle / Types of Bicycles
caption_attribution_description: English: Hydrogen bicycle Français&#160;: vélo à pédalage assisté par un moteur alimenté par une pile à hydrogène
context_page_description: A bicycle is a small, human powered land vehicle with a seat, two wheels, two pedals, and a metal chain connected to cogs on the pedals and rear wheel. A frame gives the bike strength, and the other parts are attached to the frame. The name comes from these two words - the prefix "bi-" meaning two, and the suffix "-cycle" meaning wheel. It is powered by a person riding on top, who pushes the pedals around with his or her feet.
  Riding bicycles, which is also called cycling, is an important way to travel in several parts of the world. The most popular type of cycling is Utility cycling. It is also a common recreation, a good form of low-impact exercise, and a popular sport. Road bicycle racing is the second most popular spectator sport in the world.
  Bicycling uses less energy per mile than any other human transport.
context_section_description: The city bicycle is made for errands and commuting in cities.  It has a comfortable seat but is heavy.  It has front and back lights and a bell, and carriers for small cargoes.   It has mudguards to keep water and mud from spraying the rider.  The rider sits upright for comfort and easy steering in traffic.  "Bike share" systems usually provide " city-style bikes".
  The mountain bicycle is used for riding on rough roads.  They have many speeds (usually more than 20), wide tires, and strong wheels.  The tire is specially designed to ride smoothly on hills, grass, and mountains.
  The difference between a woman's bicycle and other bicycles is the location of the top tube. When women began to ride bikes, they wore long skirts. The manufacturers of bicycles changed the location of the top tube to make it easier for women to sit down on them while wearing a skirt. Some utility bicycles are similar, for riders who make frequent stops.
  The tandem bicycle is made for two people. It has two pairs of pedals. The cyclists sit one behind another. The first cyclist steers the bicycle. There are bicycles for three and more people. There was a bicycle for 40 people.
  Folding bicycles can easily be stored in a small place or carried a long distance on an airplane or other public transport.
  Electric Bicycles have electric motors, usually inside the hub of either the front or rear wheel. You can choose to ride using the motor only, or with pedals only or with both together. In the U.S. the federal government has set a limit of 750 Watts and a top electric-powered speed of 20MPH to have only the rules that apply to bicycles and no extra restrictions such as operator license, vehicle license, registration or insurance requirements.
  A road bicycle usually has narrow wheels, less than 1" (25 mm) wide, with a frame that is much lighter than a mountain bicycle.  Road bikes are efficient for longer distances.  Many have clips to attach your shoes, rather than just pedals.  There are variations, as some road bicycles have regular tires.  Road bicycle racing is a popular sport.
  Recumbent bicycles come in several styles, but all of them have pedals in front of the seat, and the rider leans back while riding.  This is more comfortable for most people, but cost more.  Some types are lower to the ground, so it might be harder to see in traffic.  The fastest bikes in the world are recumbents.
caption: Folding electric
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