Countersteering is the name given to the "counter-intuitive" technique used by cyclists to turn corners. 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 the high-speed and the low-speed steering response are described by the laws of physics, namely the conservation of angular momentum. A detailed description and proof for both speed regimes will be included in this section.

• Countersteering - A Technical Description
• Countersteering - An Intuitive Approach
• Countersteering - The throw it off balance method

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BMX (an abbreviation for bicycle motocross) is a form of cycling on specially designed bicycles which usually have 20-inch wheels (smaller than the 26-inch wheels found on mountain bikes and the 700C or 27-inch wheels found on more conventional road racing bicycles). The sport includes races on sandy and hilly tracks—BMX racing—as well as the performances of tricks on flat ground, wooden ramps or obsta ...

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• BMX - Bicycle design
• BMX - Racing
• BMX - Skill Levels Race Structure Awards
• BMX - Skill Level Advancement Local Points awards and District Ranking
• BMX - National and Special Event Points Awards
• BMX - Open and Trophy Dash Events
• BMX - Professionals
• BMX - American Sanctioning Bodies
• BMX - Sanctioning Bodies of other Nations
• BMX - Legendary BMX Racers
• BMX - American Santioning Body Number One racers by year
• BMX - Popularity of BMX
• BMX - Freestyle
• BMX - Street
• BMX - Park
• BMX - Vert
• BMX - Trails
• BMX - Flatland
• BMX - History of freestyle
• BMX - In the media
• BMX - Women in BMX
• BMX - BMX Industry

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Xootr is a manufacturer of human-powered scooters and bicycles. Xootr scooters are characterized by larger wheels for smoother ride and more efficient glide. Xootr scooters were originally introduced in 1999 by Nova Cruz Products. Since 2003, the Xootr scooter has been manufactured and sold by Xootr LLC. Other related archivesbicycles, scooters

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The dandy horse was an early 19th century two-wheeled velocipede resembling a modern bicycle in form, but propelled by the rider pushing along the ground with his feet. Also sometimes called a draisine, but that term is now used primarily for light auxiliary railcars of whatever form of propulsion. Other related archivesbicycle, draisine, velocipede

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Stabilizer (Stabiliser in UK English) may mean: Stabilizer (aircraft), surfaces to help keep aircraft under control Stabilizer (chemistry), a substance added to prevent unwanted change in state of another substance Stabilizer (ship), fins on ships to counteract roll Stabilization is a process to help prevent shock in sick or injured people Stabilizer, another name for bicycle training wheels Stabilizer in mathematics is a concept concerning group action Stabiliz

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Charles Stewart Mott (b. June 2, 1875 d.1973) was a US industrialist and philanthopist who was born in Newark, New Jersey. His parents were John Coon Mott and Isabella Turmball Stewart. He began a bicycle wheel making business (Weston-Mott Co.), which he moved to Flint, Michigan in 1905 in a merger with Buick. The company was later bought by General Motors in exchange for GM stock. Mott served on the GM Board of Directors until his death in 1973. He was mayor of Flint in 1912, 1913, and i ...

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Crank may refer to: As a technical term: Crankshaft, the part of a piston engine which translates reciprocating linear piston motion into rotation Crankset, the component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain, which in turn drives the rear wheel Crank (mechanism), in mechanical engineering, a bent portion of an axle, or shaft, or an arm keyed at right angles to the end of a shaft, by which motion is ...

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The high bicycle was logical extention of the boneshaker design, the front wheel enlarging (limited by the inside leg measurement of the rider), the rear wheel shrinking and the frame being made lighter. The Frenchman Eugene Meyer is now regarded as the father of the High Bicycle by the ICHC in place of James Starley. Meyer invented the wire-spoke tension wheel in 1869 and produced a beautiful High Bicycle design until the 1880s. James Starley in Coventry added the tangent spokes and the mounting step to his famous bicycle named "Arie ...

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History of the bicycle, History of the bicycle - Introduction, History of the bicycle - Earliest history, History of the bicycle - 1860s velocipedes, History of the bicycle - High-wheel bicycles, History of the bicycle - Safety bicycles, History of the bicycle - Racing bikes mountain bikes and hybrids

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The wheelset greatly affects the performance of a racing bike. The wheels rotate at high speeds; consequently their moment of inertia matters a lot. The rim of the wheel can be shaped for greater aerodynamic efficiency making a triangular cross-section to form a teardrop with the tire. For hillclimbs, however, effects from weight overcome those from aerodynamics, and the traditional box-sectioned rim is often used. For aerodynamics and rotating weight, it is generally better to reduce the number of spokes in the wheel. For high-end wheelsets, the spokes can be shaped to have ...

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Racing bicycle, Racing bicycle - Distinction between road racing bicycles and others, Racing bicycle - Racing wheels and tires, Racing bicycle - Racing components, Racing bicycle - Maintenance, Racing bicycle - UCI rules

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The ICHC no longer distinguishes between a "first true" bicycle with pedals and any precursors. It traces the origins of the bicycle to the two-wheeler principle which requires balancing and is the basis of cycling (and motorcycling). When pedal velocipedes arose there was already a 50-year history of such two-wheeled vehicles. There are several early but unreliable claims for the invention of bicycle-like machines. The Comte de Sivrac is said to have developed a two-wheeler, called a celerifere in 1791, demononstrating it at t ...

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History of the bicycle, History of the bicycle - Introduction, History of the bicycle - Earliest history, History of the bicycle - 1860s velocipedes, History of the bicycle - High-wheel bicycles, History of the bicycle - Safety bicycles, History of the bicycle - Racing bikes mountain bikes and hybrids

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Aside from the obvious safety problems, the high-wheeler suffered from front wheel drive (which dirtied the rider's pants) and limited the top speed. Accordingly, inventors tried a rear wheel chain drive. Although a Henry Lawson invented a rear-chain-drive bicycle in 1879, it still had a huge front wheel and a small rear wheel. Detractors called it "The Crocodile," and it failed in the market. John Kemp Starley, James' nephew, produced the first successful safety bicycle, the "Rover," in 1885 (which he never patented). It featured equally si ...

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History of the bicycle, History of the bicycle - Introduction, History of the bicycle - Earliest history, History of the bicycle - 1860s velocipedes, History of the bicycle - High-wheel bicycles, History of the bicycle - Safety bicycles, History of the bicycle - Racing bikes mountain bikes and hybrids

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The velocipede had a renaissance in Paris during the late 1860s. A French metalworker attached pedals to the front wheel; at present, the earliest year bicycle historians agree on is 1864. The specific identity of the person who attached cranks is still an open question at International Cycling History Conferences (ICHC). The claims of Ernest Michaux and of Pierre Lallement, and the lesser claims of rear-pedaling Alexandr ...

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History of the bicycle, History of the bicycle - Introduction, History of the bicycle - Earliest history, History of the bicycle - 1860s velocipedes, History of the bicycle - High-wheel bicycles, History of the bicycle - Safety bicycles, History of the bicycle - Racing bikes mountain bikes and hybrids

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The wheel is regarded as one of the oldest and most important inventions, which is, according to most authorities, originated in ancient Mesopotamia in the 5th millennium BC, originally in the function of potter's wheels. The wheel reached India with the Indus Valley Civilization in the 3rd millennium. In China, the wheel is certainly present with the adoption of the chariot in ca. 1200 BC, and Barbieri-Low (2000) argues for earlier Ch ...

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Wheel, Wheel - Mechanics, Wheel - History of the wheel, Wheel - Wheeled vehicles, Wheel - Alternative options to wheels

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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 turns in bearings in the body of the vehicle. The mechanics are the same in either case. The low density of friction (compared to dragging) is explained as follows: the sliding distance is reduced, because the sliding takes place between the wheels and the axles or between the axles and the bearings the coefficient of kinetic friction μ for ...

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Wheel, Wheel - Mechanics, Wheel - History of the wheel, Wheel - Wheeled vehicles, Wheel - Alternative options to wheels

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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 wheels, the frame and attach the bicycle to an immovable object. Chains vary widely in their security level. If the chain itself is simply purchased from a hardware store, it can easily be cut with a relatively inexpensive pair of bolt cutters. Chains specifically designed for use in locking bicycles are also available. These chains are made of a much harder metal and the links are often shaped ...

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Bicycle lock, Bicycle lock - U-locks, Bicycle lock - Chain, Bicycle lock - Cable locks, Bicycle lock - Wheel lock, Bicycle lock - Locking skewers

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Cable locks are in many ways similar to chain locks. Cable locks often come with the locking mechanism already permanently integrated. Otherwise, a length of cable with loops on both ends can also be used. The main advantage of cable locks over chains is the ease of transporting them. Many cable locks are made of spring cable that automatically coils itself when released. Even a straight cable can be coiled by the user into a more managable shape than a chain. Cable locks, however, are not secure. They are only sufficient for use in low-risk areas since even the largest diameter ...

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Bicycle lock, Bicycle lock - U-locks, Bicycle lock - Chain, Bicycle lock - Cable locks, Bicycle lock - Wheel lock, Bicycle lock - Locking skewers

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Bicycles for racing indoors are track bicycles; bicycles for racing offroad are mountain bicycles, cyclo-cross bicycles or cycle speedway bicycles; bicycles that race according to the rules of the International Human Powered Vehicle Association include recumbent bicycles which are the fastest bicycles in the world. Recumbents were excluded from the definition of a bicycle on 1 April 1934. Time t ...

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Racing bicycle, Racing bicycle - Distinction between road racing bicycles and others, Racing bicycle - Racing wheels and tires, Racing bicycle - Racing components, Racing bicycle - Maintenance, Racing bicycle - UCI rules

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Race bike components (excluding frameset, fork, wheelset, bars, stem, pedals, saddle and seatpost) is collectively referred to as the groupset. The quality of the groupset determines how refined the bike feels, how much maintenance it requires, and contributes to the performance of the bike. The two major groupset manufacturers of complete groupsets for racing bicycles are Shimano and Campagnolo. The companies have different design philosophies, and some cyclists have great brand loyalty for one or the other. Other companies that produce ind ...

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Racing bicycle, Racing bicycle - Distinction between road racing bicycles and others, Racing bicycle - Racing wheels and tires, Racing bicycle - Racing components, Racing bicycle - Maintenance, Racing bicycle - UCI rules

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For recreational cycling, the racing bicycle is less popular than the mountain bike. Mountain bikes, through mass production and popularity, are less expensive. A new entry-level mountain bike starts around half the price of an entry-level racing bike. Racing bikes are less durable and less strong than mountain bikes. But unless a rider intends riding on rough tracks a racing bike is more efficient for everyday use. Cyclo-cross bikes, which are ridden off-road, are closer to racing bikes than to mountain bikes. They have wider, treaded tires and cantilever brakes instead of caliper brakes but are still less eff ...

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Racing bicycle, Racing bicycle - Distinction between road racing bicycles and others, Racing bicycle - Racing wheels and tires, Racing bicycle - Racing components, Racing bicycle - Maintenance, Racing bicycle - UCI rules

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There are many different types of bicycle. See also Category:Cycle types. Mountain bicycles are designed for off-road cycling, and include other sub-types of off-road bicycles such as Cross Country (i.e."XC"), Downhill , and to a lesser extent Freeride bicycles. All mountain bicycles feature sturdy, highly durable frames and wheels, wide-gauge treaded tires, and cross-wise handlebars to help the rider resist sudden jolts. Some mountain bicycles feature various types of suspension systems (e.g. coiled spring, air o ...

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Bicycle, Bicycle - History, Bicycle - Technical aspects, Bicycle - Legal requirements, Bicycle - Construction and parts, Bicycle - Performance, Bicycle - Bicycle physics, Bicycle - Social and historical aspects, Bicycle - Economic and social implications, Bicycle - Bicycles at work, Bicycle - Bicycle recreation, Bicycle - Bicycles and war, Bicycle - Bicycle racing, Bicycle - Modal share: cycle use in modern cities, Bicycle - Cycling activism, Bicycle - Types of bicycle, Bicycle - Standards, Bicycle - Notes

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Bicycles and their predecessors were directly driven by the feet. The penny-farthing used a large driven front wheel to increase the top speed. The safety bicycle introduced driving the rear wheel via a chain. An early multi-speed bicycle used a double-sided rear wheel, with different-sized sprockets on each side. To change gears, the rider would stop and dismount, remove the rear wheel and reinstall it in the reverse direction. One example of this type of bicycle is in the Science Museum (London, UK). Derailleur systems were first developed in the late 1800s, but the modern cable-operated parallel ...

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Bicycle gearing, Bicycle gearing - General considerations, Bicycle gearing - History, Bicycle gearing - Measuring gears, Bicycle gearing - Key Considerations, Bicycle gearing - Some examples, Bicycle gearing - Short local rides, Bicycle gearing - Regular commuting, Bicycle gearing - Touring, Bicycle gearing - Racing, Bicycle gearing - Off-road

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