Encyclopedia - Bicycle Wheel: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Wheel
For the Marcel Duchamp sculpture, see Bicycle Wheel. A bicycle wheel is a wheel designed for a bicycle. A pair is called a wheelset, espe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Wheel: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Wheel - Road/racing Bicycle Wheels
For road bicycle racing performance there are several factors which are generally considered the most important: weight (for this articl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Wheel: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Wheel - Mountain Bike Wheels
Bicycle wheel - 26-inch/ISO 559. 26-inch clincher tires (with inner tubes) are the most common wheel size for mountain bikes. The typic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Lock: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Lock
A bicycle lock is a physical security device used on bicycles to prevent theft. They are generally used to fasten the bicycle to a bicycl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wheel: Encyclopedia - Wheel
A wheel is a circular object that, together with an axle, allows low friction in motion by rolling. Common examples are found in transpor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle: Encyclopedia - Bicycle
A bicycle, or bike, is a pedal-driven land vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. First introduced in 19th-ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Frame: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Frame
A bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle, onto which wheels and other components are fitted. The modern and most common frame d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Rack: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Rack
A bicycle rack is a device to which a bicycle can be securely attached to prevent theft. The rack is in turn anchored to the ground or a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Chain: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Chain
A bicycle chain is a chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive-wheel of a bicycle thus propelling it. The chain in use on m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Velocipede: Encyclopedia - Velocipede
The velocipede was the predecessor of the bicycle, introduced in the Victorian age. These vehicles had a variety of designs, of 2, 3, or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Brake Systems: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Brake Systems
Bicycle brake systems are used to stop a bicycle. There have been various types through history, and several types still in use today. Bi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Fork: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Fork
A bicycle fork is the portion of a bicycle that holds the front wheel and allows one to steer. A fork consists of two dropouts which hold...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Gearing: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Gearing
The gearing on a bicycle is the selection of appropriate gear ratios for optimum efficiency or comfort. Different gears and ranges of gea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Pedal: Encyclopedia - Bicycle Pedal
A bicycle pedal provides the connection between the cyclist's foot or shoe and the crankarm allowing the leg to be used to turn the crank...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clown Bicycle: Encyclopedia - Clown Bicycle
A clown bicycle or clown bike is designed for comedic visual effect or stunt riding. Sometimes called a circus bike. Clown bicycle - Typ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unicycle: Encyclopedia - Unicycle
A unicycle is a one-wheeled human powered vehicle. Unicycles are similar to, but less complex than, bicycles. Unicycle - Construction. U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cruiser Bicycle: Encyclopedia - Cruiser Bicycle
A cruiser bicycle is a bicycle designed for riding on roads and paths in comfort and style over performance. Handlebars are straight or c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crankset: Encyclopedia - Crankset
The crankset is the component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - -cycle: Encyclopedia - -cycle
-cycle is a suffix used in two contexts - transport, and measurement. -cycle - Transport. The English suffix -cycle indicates a vehicle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Axle: Encyclopedia - Axle
An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. In some cases the axle may be fixed in position with a bearing or bushing sittin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Countersteering: Encyclopedia - Countersteering
Countersteering is the name given to the "counter-intuitive" technique used by cyclists to turn corners. Countersteering - A Technical De...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bmx: Encyclopedia - Bmx
BMX (an abbreviation for bicycle motocross) is a form of cycling on specially designed bicycles which usually have 20-inch wheels (smalle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xootr: Encyclopedia - Xootr
Xootr is a manufacturer of human-powered scooters and bicycles. Xootr scooters are characterized by larger wheels for smoother ride and m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dandy Horse: Encyclopedia - Dandy Horse
The dandy horse was an early 19th century two-wheeled velocipede resembling a modern bicycle in form, but propelled by the rider pushing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stabilizer: Encyclopedia - Stabilizer
Stabilizer (Stabiliser in UK English) may mean: Stabilizer (aircraft), surfaces to help keep aircraft under control Stabilizer (chemistr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Stewart Mott: Encyclopedia - Charles Stewart Mott
Charles Stewart Mott (b. June 2, 1875 d.1973) was a US industrialist and philanthopist who was born in Newark, New Jersey. His parents we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crank: Encyclopedia - Crank
Crank may refer to: As a technical term: Crankshaft, the part of a piston engine which translates reciprocating linear piston motion int...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Bicycle - High-wheel Bicycles
The high bicycle was logical extention of the boneshaker design, the front wheel enlarging (limited by the inside leg measurement of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Racing Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Racing Bicycle - Racing Wheels And Tires
The wheelset greatly affects the performance of a racing bike. The wheels rotate at high speeds; consequently their moment of inertia mat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Bicycle - Earliest History
The ICHC no longer distinguishes between a "first true" bicycle with pedals and any precursors. It traces the origins of the bicycle to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Bicycle - Safety Bicycles
Aside from the obvious safety problems, the high-wheeler suffered from front wheel drive (which dirtied the rider's pants) and limited th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Bicycle - 1860s Velocipedes
The velocipede had a renaissance in Paris during the late 1860s. A French metalworker attached pedals to the front wheel; at present, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wheel: Encyclopedia Ii - Wheel - History Of The Wheel
The wheel is regarded as one of the oldest and most important inventions, which is, according to most authorities, originated in ancient ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wheel: Encyclopedia Ii - Wheel - Mechanics
Wheels are used in conjunction with an axle, either the wheel turns on the axle or the wheel is rigidly attached to the axle which then t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Lock: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Lock - Chain
A chain lock is a lockable chain. It often has a key or a combination lock attached to it. A long enough chain can pass through both whee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Lock: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Lock - Cable Locks
Cable locks are in many ways similar to chain locks. Cable locks often come with the locking mechanism already permanently integrated. Ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Racing Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Racing Bicycle - Distinction Between Road Racing Bicycles And Others
Bicycles for racing indoors are track bicycles; bicycles for racing offroad are mountain bicycles, cyclo-cross bicycles or cycle speedway...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Racing Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Racing Bicycle - Racing Components
Race bike components (excluding frameset, fork, wheelset, bars, stem, pedals, saddle and seatpost) is collectively referred to as the gro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Racing Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Racing Bicycle - Maintenance
For recreational cycling, the racing bicycle is less popular than the mountain bike. Mountain bikes, through mass production and populari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle - Types Of Bicycle
There are many different types of bicycle. See also Category:Cycle types. Mountain bicycles are designed for off-road cycling, and incl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Gearing: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Gearing - History
Bicycles and their predecessors were directly driven by the feet. The penny-farthing used a large driven front wheel to increase the top ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycling Terminology: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycling Terminology - W
Bicycling terminology - wheelsucker. A rider who sits on the rear wheel of others in a group, enjoying the draft but not working. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Brake Systems: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Brake Systems - Disc Brakes
Disc brakes consist of a metal disc attached to the wheel hub that rotates with the wheel. Calipers are attached to the frame or fork alo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Chain: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Chain - History
Obsolete chain designs previously used on bicycles included the block chain, the skip-link chain, and the Simpson lever chain. Virtually ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Recumbent Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Recumbent Bicycle - General Description
Recumbent bicycles may be classified according to their wheelbase: long wheelbase (LWB) models have the pedals located between the front ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Brake Systems: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Brake Systems - History
Early bicycles such as the high wheeled penny-farthing bikes had no brakes as we would recognize them. As the machines were fixed gear bi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Single-speed Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Single-speed Bicycle - Advantages And Disadvantages Versus Multi-speed Bicycles
Single-speed bicycle - Advantages. A single-speed is generally lighter and mechanically simpler than a geared bicycle. Without deraille...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorized Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorized Bicycle - History
The origins of the motorized bicycle can be traced back to the latter part of the 19th Century. Experimenters began by attaching engines ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Spoke - Construction
Spokes can be made of wood or metal. Some types of wheel have removable spokes which can be replaced individually if they break or bend. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Gearing: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Gearing - Measuring Gears
With a derailleur-based multi-speed bicycle, the gears can be denoted by the number of teeth on the front chainring and rear sprocket, fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Recumbent Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Recumbent Bicycle - Performance
Official speed records for recumbents are governed by the rules of the International Human Powered Vehicle Association. A number of recor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moulton Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Moulton Bicycle - History
In the late 1950s. After having become dissilusioned with the design of the "classic" bicycle, Alex Moulton set about creating a new desi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Brake Systems: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Brake Systems - Hub Brakes
Hub brakes are drum brakes that have their mechanism enclosed within the hub of the wheel, and are usually fitted to the back wheel. Beca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Gearing: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Gearing - Some Examples
The following gear ratios were calculated using a 700c rear wheel. Similar ratios can be obtained for any size wheel by adjusting the siz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Brake Systems: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Brake Systems - Rim Brakes
There are several types of rim brakes. In all of these designs, the braking force is applied by the rider squeezing a lever mounted on th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fixed-gear Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Fixed-gear Bicycle - Us And British English Usage
Fixed gear is the standard term in the US whilst fixed wheel is used in the UK. The confusion comes about because "fixed", "gear" and "wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - -cycle: Encyclopedia Ii - -cycle - Transport
The English suffix -cycle indicates a vehicle for transportation, but generally smaller than an automobile or truck. Alternatively, it is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schwinn Bicycle Company: Encyclopedia Ii - Schwinn Bicycle Company - The Founder
Ignaz Schwinn was born in Germany in 1860, and he gravitated early to working on the two-wheeled ancestors of the modern bicycle which ap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle Gearing: Encyclopedia Ii - Bicycle Gearing - Key Considerations
Any three of the following four questions determine the desired gears: What is the desired top gear? What is the desired bottom gear? Wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fixed-gear Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Fixed-gear Bicycle - Brakes
Because it is possible to slow down or stop a fixed-gear bike by resisting the turning pedals, some riders think brakes are not strictly ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorized Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorized Bicycle - Power Sources
Historically internal combustion (IC) engines dominated the motorized bicycle market, but most current models use electric motors. A few ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mountain Bike: Encyclopedia Ii - Mountain Bike - Tire Sizes
Most mountain bikes use 26 in (559 mm) wheels, though some models offer 24 or 29 in (520 or 622 mm) wheels. Inch-sizes for bicycle wheels...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lowrider: Encyclopedia Ii - Lowrider - Expansion To Bicycles And Motorcycles
A new breed of lowrider bicycles and even the occasional motorbike have been inspired by lowrider culture. Excessive chrome, overspoked w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brompton Bicycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Brompton Bicycle - About The Bike
All Bromptons are basically the same: a characteristic curved main tube with a hinged rear triangle, three-speed hub gears (with an optio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kite Buggy: Encyclopedia Ii - Kite Buggy - Details Steering Seat
The kite buggy's rear wheels are mounted at the ends of the rear axle. The front wheel is mounted in the front fork. In advanced buggy de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Penny-farthing: Encyclopedia Ii - Penny-farthing - Characteristics
The ordinary is a direct-drive bicycle, meaning that the cranks and pedals are affixed directly to the hub. Instead of using a relatively...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Spoke - Spoke Length
When building a bicycle wheel, the spokes must have the right length. If the spokes are too short, they can not be tightened. If they are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bmx: Encyclopedia Ii - Bmx - Bicycle Design
In the beginning of the BMX movement, kids would strip down their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles and add knobby tires and perhaps motorcycle ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unicycling: Encyclopedia Ii - Unicycling - History
The unicycle's history began with the invention of the bicycle. Comte De Sivrac first developed bicycles during the late eighteenth centu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peugeot: Encyclopedia Ii - Peugeot - Company History
Although the Peugeot factory had been in the manufacturing business for some time, their entry into the world of wheeled vehicles was by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Kicks
In violence, martial arts and sports, a kick is an attack using the foot, knee or leg to strike any part of the opponent's body particula...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Kicks
In violence, martial arts and sports, a kick is an attack using the foot, knee or leg to strike any part of the opponent's body particula...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Countersteering: Encyclopedia Ii - Countersteering - A Technical Description
The spinning front wheel of a bicycle or a motorcycle responds to steering inputs exactly like the spinning flywheel of a gyroscope. Both...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rover Car: Encyclopedia Ii - Rover Car - History
The first Rover was a tricycle manufactured by Starley & Sutton Co of Coventry, England in 1883. The company was founded by John Kemp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bmx: Encyclopedia Ii - Bmx - Bicycle Design
In the beginning of the BMX movement, kids would strip down their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles and add knobby tires and perhaps motorcycle ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Utility Cycling: Encyclopedia Ii - Utility Cycling - Free Bicycle/short Term Hire Schemes
Copenhagen has a free bike scheme called City Bikes. Riders pay a refundable deposit at one of 100 special bike racks and have unlimited ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marcel Duchamp: Encyclopedia Ii - Marcel Duchamp - Found Objects
Duchamp was one of the first artists to use found objects, readymades, as the basis for his artworks. His work Fountain consisted mostly ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paris-roubaix: Encyclopedia Ii - Paris-roubaix - The Bicycles Of Paris-roubaix
Due to its challenging course, often compounded by poor weather conditions, Paris-Roubaix presents a difficult technical challenge to rid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint-Étienne: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint-Étienne - Miscellaneous
The Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne is a football club based in this area. St. Étienne used to be the capital of the French bicyc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint-Étienne: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint-Étienne - Miscellaneous
The Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne is a football club based in this area. St. Étienne used to be the capital of the French bicyc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Penny-farthing: Encyclopedia Ii - Penny-farthing - Obsolescence
Ironically the nephew one of the men responsible for the popularity of the penny-farthing was also largely responsible for its death. Jam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mountain Biking: Encyclopedia Ii - Mountain Biking - Equipment
Mountain bikes differ from road racing bicycles in several ways. They have a smaller and stronger frame, knobby tires on wheels that are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singer Car: Encyclopedia Ii - Singer Car - History
Singer started life as one of the many bicycle makers in Coventry. In 1901 they moved into motor tricycles and bicycles. Motor Cycle manu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trailer Vehicle: Encyclopedia Ii - Trailer Vehicle - Types Of Trailers
There are five main types of trailer, defined by their axle arrangement and method of combination. Trailer vehicle - Semitrailer. A sem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spoons: Encyclopedia Ii - Spoons - Play Of The Game
Spoons - Setup. Place some spoons in the center of the playing area: one spoon fewer than the number of players, with the spoons set up...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Guide For The Perplexed: Encyclopedia Ii - A Guide For The Perplexed - Two Types Of Problem
Schumacher argues that there are two types of problems in the world: convergent divergent For Schumacher recognising which type a probl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lowrider: Encyclopedia Ii - Lowrider - Description Of Vehicles
Lowriders are very often flashy, show-quality custom vehicles. The exteriors typically feature expensive custom paintjobs (the best are o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sl Benfica: Encyclopedia Ii - Sl Benfica - Symbols
The color red has a strong association with the team. The emblem comprises the following items: A shield with the team colors red and wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorcycle: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorcycle - History
The inspiration for the earliest motorcycles, and arguably the first motorcycle, was designed and built by the German inventors Gottlieb ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aspen Movie Map: Encyclopedia Ii - Aspen Movie Map - Features
The Aspen Movie Map allowed the user to take a virtual tour--travel surrogately--through the city of Aspen, Colorado. It is an early exam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lyoko: Encyclopedia Ii - Lyoko - Description
Lyoko is contained within a supercomputer within the factory. It is divided into five separate sectors, all with their own unique feature...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Royal Enfield: Encyclopedia Ii - Royal Enfield - History
The first automotive vehicles with the Royal Enfield name were produced in 1898 - a quadricycle with a De Dion-Bouton 2.75 hp engine. In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Headbutt
An attack where a wrestler uses his head to strike a part of the opponent's body, usually the head or skull, to daze him. Unlike a legiti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - High Knee
An attack in which a wrestler will charge towards towards their opponent, then raise their knee or jump up so that their knee would hit t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Lariat
Lariat is another name for a lasso and is referred to in wrestling when an attacking wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm aro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Palm Strike
The attacker delivers and open hand strike with the palm of their hand, usually to the chin of the opponent. Notable users include: Jushi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Senton
Similar to a big splash, the attacker will jumb over an opponent while falling backwards to land back-first on the opponent. Notable user...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Shining Wizard
A jumping strike to the side of the opponent's head, with either the side of the knee or the shin, delivered to an opponent who is down o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Shoulder Block
A shoulder block is when an opponent usually runs towards the opponent and rams their shoulder into their victim's shoulder or abdomen. "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional Wrestling Attacks: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional Wrestling Attacks - Uppercut
The uppercut, is a punch used in boxing that usually aims at the opponent's chin. It is, along with the hook, one of the two main punches...   » Read the article