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Folding Bicycles

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They are ideal for those who need to travel with their bicycle, want a bicycle to keep on their boat or plane, or who live in small apartments and don’t have a lot of storage space. Best suited to short rides, folding bicycles are phenomenally popular among big-city commuters. The most compact ones will fit under […]

Tandem Bicycles

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Tandem Bicycles are designed to carry two (sometimes more than 2) riders and usually for long distance cycle touring. These Bicycles offer a fun way for families and couples to get around, especially when one rider is weaker than the other. The front rider controls the steering, braking, and shifting. The back rider mainly has […]

Hybrid / City Bicycles

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These recreational bicycles emphasize comfort and ease of handling. A very hazy term that covers an enormous variety of different styles of bicycle. Hybrid bicycles were originally conceived to provide the advantages of both road bicycles and mountain bicycles. Anything that falls between a road bicycle and a mountain bicycle is lumped into this diverse […]

Mountain Bicycles

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While they don’t go as fast as road bicycles on the road, Built with strong components that can absorb rough riding, mountain bicycles are designed for off-road use. They typically feature lower gears, giving you the ability to climb steep terrain. The straight, wide handlebars give you better steering control and keep your fingers on […]

Triathlon / Time Trial (TT) Bicycles

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Triathlon/Time Trial Bicycles are road bicycles with a special design that maximizes their aerodynamic properties. The ultimate speed machines built for short & usually flat time trial & triathlon races where every second count. Their bicycles are designed as weapons against the wind. Equipped with aero handlebars that allow a very low streamlined riding position, […]

Adult Tricycle

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Most people associate tricycles with young kids or children, but bicycle manufacturers produce tricycles for adults too? These vehicles are commonly known as adult three-wheel bicycles. Cycling is one of a popular outdoor exercise of all time, but not everyone knows how to ride a bicycle. There are also people who cope with disabilities or […]

Road / Racing Bicycles

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These are designed to be ridden fast on smooth pavement. They have smooth, skinny tires and “drop” handlebars, and can be used for on-road racing. Built for speed, racing bicycles are light & allow an aerodynamic riding position. But lightness comes at a cost as racing bicycles are relatively fragile so not suited to potholed […]

Bicycle Types

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Since the invention of Bicycles, there has been a constant evolution of there types and uses. Many Bicycles types with generic to specialized use are invented and modified to fulfill the need. Based on specialty and use there are many types of bicycles in the market. Some of the main types are as follows: Road/ […]