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Semi-protected edit request on 28 February 2023

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BHSCPraxis (talk) 16:05, 28 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

"Since a moving bicycle makes little noise, some countries insist that bicycles have a warning bell for use when approaching pedestrians, equestrians, and other cyclists, though sometimes a car horn can be used when a 12 volt battery is available.[citation needed]"

add citation: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/bicycles#:~:text=A%20cyclist%20is%20required%20to,her%20voice%20to%20warn%20others.

Not done: The source doesn't support the statement. M.Bitton (talk) 16:09, 28 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2023

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Unicode, the code point for "bicycle" is 0x1F6B2. The entity 🚲 in HTML produces 🚲.[17] AboutCycle (talk) 20:21, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Tollens (talk) 21:09, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The relationship of bicycles and motorcycles

A motorcycle is a motorized bicycle, and while it has evolved, the basic control principles are the same. Plus technology often crosses over (disc brakes are an example to source an explore). I think the link should be shown to a much stronger degree. Especially with the mention of ebikes in the lead section which by definition are a type of electric moped. Electric bikes also do not currently have a clear line between motorcycle and bicycle. At the very least I propose the suggested links include motorcycle. A reasonable voice (talk) 11:15, 13 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 25 May 2023

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Change the link in the 1st source: Herlihy, David V. (2004). Bicycle: The History. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-12047-9. From: (does not work): https://archive.org/details/bicyclehistory0000herl To: (works): https://archive.org/details/bicyclehistory0000herl_n1m2/page/n3/mode/2up

Thanks Fire-Balloons (talk) 12:18, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done Cocobb8 (talk) 16:13, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Unicode symbol

You could expand the information about U+1F6B2 BICYCLE that it is an emoji and belongs to the Transport and Map Symbols block. It might be superfluous in plain text in an article about transport and not computing, but you could create wikilinks to emoji or Transport and Map Symbols. 83.9.244.138 (talk) 14:21, 27 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 12 November 2024

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Sirpsa (talk) 18:30, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

In the section "Maintenance and repair," subsection "repair," change "in the comfort of home" to "from the comfort of home."

Change "in Italy in 2011 the number of bicycle sales (1.75 million) just passed the number of new car sales." to "in 2011, the number of bicycle sales in Italy (1.75 million) surpassed the number of new car sales."

Done The maintenance and repair section could stand to be rewritten from actual sources rather than the original research that's currently there, but for the time being I rewrote the "comfort of home" bit to be a little more encyclopedic and added a reference. Also updated the bike sales in Italy wording per your request, thanks. DrOrinScrivello (talk) 19:30, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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+== Semi-protected edit request on 28 February 2023 ==
-== Types of bicycle ==
+{{Edit semi-protected|Bicycle|answered=yes}}
-This article lacks any proper description of types of bicycle, such as track bicycle, road bicycle, hybrid, racing bicycle, etc, together with a scientific analysis of efficiency and function.<small><span class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:92.236.212.245|92.236.212.245]] ([[User talk:92.236.212.245|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/92.236.212.245|contribs]]) 16:42, 27 July 2015‎</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->
+ [[User:BHSCPraxis|BHSCPraxis]] ([[User talk:BHSCPraxis|talk]]) 16:05, 28 February 2023 (UTC)
+"Since a moving bicycle makes little noise, some countries insist that bicycles have a warning bell for use when approaching pedestrians, equestrians, and other cyclists, though sometimes a car horn can be used when a 12 volt battery is available.[citation needed]"
-== Sources / References ==
+add citation:
-I have a problem with updating the reference Ida Husted Harpers' work, cited in the section on bikes and female emancipation. I would love to update the link so that it directs the reader toward the openly accessible archive (linked below) instead of the google page. The address is: https://archive.org/stream/storyevolutions00harpgoog?ui=embed Can anybody help with this technical challenge? Thanks! --[[User:Kasimir Katowitsch|Kasimir Katowitsch]] ([[User talk:Kasimir Katowitsch|talk]]) 09:56, 29 September 2017 (UTC)
+https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/bicycles#:~:text=A%20cyclist%20is%20required%20to,her%20voice%20to%20warn%20others.
-:{{done}}, you can see how I did it [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Bicycle&diff=802930212&oldid=802922720 here]. This is a list-defined reference, so the code for the reference itself is actually in the references section of the article, and the other inline references have a pointer to that code (where you see <code><nowiki><ref name=HustedHarper1898 /></nowiki></code> instead of a fully defined reference). Thanks for the suggestion! [[User:Ivanvector|Ivanvector]] (<sup>[[User talk:Ivanvector|Talk]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Ivanvector|Edits]]</sub>) 11:15, 29 September 2017 (UTC)
+:[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:'''<!-- Template:ESp --> The source doesn't support the statement. [[User:M.Bitton|M.Bitton]] ([[User talk:M.Bitton|talk]]) 16:09, 28 February 2023 (UTC)
-::Excellente! Thank you for the quick response! I wasn't aware that such a list of defined references exists in some articles. Life long learning :-). --[[User:Kasimir Katowitsch|Kasimir Katowitsch]] ([[User talk:Kasimir Katowitsch|talk]]) 13:38, 29 September 2017 (UTC)
+== Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2023 ==
-== German maker Möve introduces a new pedal mechanism called Cyfly.  ==
+{{Edit semi-protected|Bicycle|answered=yes}}
-Some of you fanatics better google bicycle "cyfly" and add a paragraph about it.
+Unicode, the code point for "bicycle" is 0x1F6B2. The entity &#x1F6B2; in HTML produces 🚲.[17] [[User:AboutCycle|AboutCycle]] ([[User talk:AboutCycle|talk]]) 20:21, 7 April 2023 (UTC)
-According to [[Der Spiegel]], it allows even inexperienced cyclists to drive faster without any problems - by as much as 20%, without electric assistance.
+:[[File:Red question icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a [[WP:EDITXY|"change X to Y" format]] and provide a [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable source]] if appropriate.<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:Tollens|Tollens]] ([[User talk:Tollens|talk]]) 21:09, 7 April 2023 (UTC)
-An assembly of eccentrically swivelling rods surrounds the central pedal bearing.
+== The relationship of bicycles and motorcycles ==
-Hmmm, wouldn't even a 1% advantage dominate subsequent Tours de France, unless the rules forbade it? And if protected by patent, what would limit its price in racing configuration?  [[User:Layzeeboi|Layzeeboi]] ([[User talk:Layzeeboi|talk]]) 09:43, 1 October 2017 (UTC)
+A motorcycle is a motorized bicycle, and while it has evolved, the basic control principles are the same. Plus technology often crosses over (disc brakes are an example to source an explore). I think the link should be shown to a much stronger degree. Especially with the mention of ebikes in the lead section which by definition are a type of electric moped. Electric bikes also do not currently have a clear line between motorcycle and bicycle. At the very least I propose the suggested links include motorcycle. [[User:A reasonable voice|A reasonable voice]] ([[User talk:A reasonable voice|talk]]) 11:15, 13 April 2023 (UTC)
-:Hmmm indeed. "The system is 1x only," "requires a custom frame," and "current adds about 2kg to the weight of the bike," so not a clear winner yet. I believe the appropriate response of an encyclopedia is to wait and see if anything comes of it. -[[User:AndrewDressel|AndrewDressel]] ([[User talk:AndrewDressel|talk]]) 15:46, 1 October 2017 (UTC)
+== Semi-protected edit request on 25 May 2023 ==
-::Indeed, we should resist any mention of rumored or proposed products or technology. [[WP:CRYSTAL]]: "Speculation and rumor, even from reliable sources, are not appropriate encyclopedic content." We almost always end up having to go back and delete it later when it doesn't pan out. --[[User:Dennis Bratland|Dennis Bratland]] ([[User talk:Dennis Bratland|talk]]) 19:58, 1 October 2017 (UTC)
+{{edit semi-protected|Bicycle|answered=yes}}
-:::Another objection would be that, even if true, it would a tiny detail of racing, and better handled in [[Mechanical doping]]. However, I assume the more substantial objection against hypothetical technology would still apply there. [[User:Jim.henderson|Jim.henderson]] ([[User talk:Jim.henderson|talk]]) 17:07, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
+Change the link in the 1st source:
+Herlihy, David V. (2004). Bicycle: The History. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-12047-9.
+From: (does not work): https://archive.org/details/bicyclehistory0000herl
+To: (works): https://archive.org/details/bicyclehistory0000herl_n1m2/page/n3/mode/2up
+Thanks [[User:Fire-Balloons|Fire-Balloons]] ([[User talk:Fire-Balloons|talk]]) 12:18, 25 May 2023 (UTC)
-== Edit request from unregistered user ==
+:{{Done}} [[User:Cocobb8|Cocobb8]] ([[User talk:Cocobb8|talk]]) 16:13, 25 May 2023 (UTC)
-{{edit semi-protected|answered=yes}}
-add [[Bicycle-sharing system]] & [[List of bicycle-sharing systems]] to "see also" <small><span class="autosigned plainlinks">— Preceding text originally posted&#32;on [[User talk:66.27.70.108]]&#32;([//en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:66.27.70.108&diff=prev&oldid=831167903 '''diff'''])&#32;by [[User:66.27.70.108|66.27.70.108]] ([[User talk:66.27.70.108|talk]]&sdot;[[Special:Contributions/66.27.70.108|contribs]])&#32;03:45, 19 March 2018 (UTC)</span></small>
-:On what page? <small><span class="autosigned plainlinks">— Preceding text originally posted&#32;on [[User talk:66.27.70.108]]&#32;([//en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:66.27.70.108&diff=prev&oldid=831176992 '''diff'''])&#32;by [[User:Anon126|Anon126]] ([[User talk:Anon126|talk]]&sdot;[[Special:Contributions/Anon126|contribs]])&#32;05:18, 19 March 2018 (UTC)</span></small>
-::on the bicycle page. It's semi-protected. Thanks :) <small><span class="autosigned plainlinks">— Preceding text originally posted&#32;on [[User talk:Anon126]]&#32;([//en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Anon126&diff=prev&oldid=831179752 '''diff'''])&#32;by [[User:66.27.70.108|66.27.70.108]] ([[User talk:66.27.70.108|talk]]&sdot;[[Special:Contributions/66.27.70.108|contribs]])&#32;05:18, 19 March 2018 (UTC)</span></small>
-:[[File:Yellow check.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Partly done:'''<!-- Template:ESp --> Added the first but not the second suggested link.  The List of.. article is linked already from its parent and there's no need for it here.  [[User:Eggishorn|Eggishorn]] [[User talk:Eggishorn|(talk)]] [[Special:Contributions/Eggishorn|(contrib)]] 15:56, 20 March 2018 (UTC)
-== History of the Bicycle ==
+== Unicode symbol ==
+You could expand the information about U+1F6B2 BICYCLE that it is an emoji and belongs to the [[Transport and Map Symbols]] block. It might be superfluous in plain text in an article about transport and not computing, but you could create wikilinks to [[emoji]] or [[Transport and Map Symbols]]. [[Special:Contributions/83.9.244.138|83.9.244.138]] ([[User talk:83.9.244.138|talk]]) 14:21, 27 June 2023 (UTC)
-https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58444/58444-h/58444-h.htm
-a good book on the history of the bicycle, many copyright free images [[Special:Contributions/194.207.86.26|194.207.86.26]] ([[User talk:194.207.86.26|talk]])  <!--Template:Undated--><small class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment added 22:59, 30 January 2019 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
-== Semi-protected edit request on 18 May 2019 ==
+== Semi-protected edit request on 12 November 2024 ==
 {{edit semi-protected|Bicycle|answered=yes}}
+ [[User:Sirpsa|Sirpsa]] ([[User talk:Sirpsa|talk]]) 18:30, 12 November 2024 (UTC)
-I would like to submit that a bicycle can not be defined as motor-powered without specifying that the bicycle has been mated with a motor. Motorcycle, motorized bicycle, or e-bike are examples of appropriate names for a motor-powered bicycle; I am hoping you remove "motor-powered form this definition. I would also like to point out that calling a bicycle a bike is a common abbreviation, however the term bike relates to motorcycles as well a can be construed either way when used; for that reason I would recommend removing that term as an absolute and either removing the idea, or changing the wording to show that it is an abbreviation.
-Thank you [[User:KRL1995|KRL1995]] ([[User talk:KRL1995|talk]]) 18:05, 18 May 2019 (UTC)
+In the section "Maintenance and repair," subsection "repair," change "in the comfort of home" to "from the comfort of home."
-:According to Wikipedia, [[motorized bicycle]]s and [[motorcycle]]s are different. [[user talk:Anne drew Andrew and Drew|<span class="nobreak">AdA&D</span>]] <span style='color:#09F' title='I’m watching this page'>★</span> 23:29, 21 May 2019 (UTC)
-:[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:'''<!-- Template:ESp --> [[motorized bicycle]s exist. With regard to "bike", the article very clearly states the bike is used as another word for bicycle. [[User:NiciVampireHeart|<b style="color:black">Nici</b>]][[User talk:NiciVampireHeart|<b style="color:purple">Vampire</b>]][[Special:Contributions/NiciVampireHeart|<b style="color:black">Heart</b>]] 15:56, 27 May 2019 (UTC)
-== sorry Dunlop, it wasn't you ==
+Change "in Italy in 2011 the number of bicycle sales (1.75 million) just passed the number of new car sales." to "in 2011, the number of bicycle sales in Italy (1.75 million) surpassed the number of new car sales."
-this article is wrongerz, American inventor [[Thomas B. Jeffery]] invented the first practical pneumatic tire by inventing the "bead" for a clincher rim in 1882 when Dunlop was making beadless tires that fell off. I've no doubt that every time this actual historical fact gets added, Dunlop marketing scrubs it back out again. (In addition to Rambler bicycles, he also started [[Rambler (automobile)]])  [[Special:Contributions/66.65.103.242|66.65.103.242]] ([[User talk:66.65.103.242|talk]]) 17:50, 21 July 2019 (UTC)
+:{{done}}<!-- Template:ESp --> The maintenance and repair section could stand to be rewritten from actual sources rather than the [[WP:OR|original research]] that's currently there, but for the time being I rewrote the "comfort of home" bit to be a little more encyclopedic and added a reference. Also updated the bike sales in Italy wording per your request, thanks. [[User:DrOrinScrivello|DrOrinScrivello]] ([[User talk:DrOrinScrivello|talk]]) 19:30, 13 November 2024 (UTC)