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Types of bicycle

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.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.236.212.245 (talk • contribs) 16:42, 27 July 2015‎

German maker Möve introduces a new pedal mechanism called Cyfly.

Some of you fanatics better google bicycle "cyfly" and add a paragraph about it. According to Der Spiegel, it allows even inexperienced cyclists to drive faster without any problems - by as much as 20%, without electric assistance. An assembly of eccentrically swivelling rods surrounds the central pedal bearing.

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? Layzeeboi (talk) 09:43, 1 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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. -AndrewDressel (talk) 15:46, 1 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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. --Dennis Bratland (talk) 19:58, 1 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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. Jim.henderson (talk) 17:07, 6 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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add Bicycle-sharing system & List of bicycle-sharing systems to "see also" — Preceding text originally posted on User talk:66.27.70.108 (diff) by 66.27.70.108 (talk⋅contribs) 03:45, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

On what page? — Preceding text originally posted on User talk:66.27.70.108 (diff) by Anon126 (talk⋅contribs) 05:18, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

on the bicycle page. It's semi-protected. Thanks :) — Preceding text originally posted on User talk:Anon126 (diff) by 66.27.70.108 (talk⋅contribs) 05:18, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Partly done: 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. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 15:56, 20 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

History of the Bicycle

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58444/58444-h/58444-h.htm a good book on the history of the bicycle, many copyright free images 194.207.86.26 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 22:59, 30 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 18 May 2019

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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 KRL1995 (talk) 18:05, 18 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

According to Wikipedia, motorized bicycles and motorcycles are different. AdA&D ★ 23:29, 21 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: [[motorized bicycle]s exist. With regard to "bike", the article very clearly states the bike is used as another word for bicycle. NiciVampireHeart 15:56, 27 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

sorry Dunlop, it wasn't you

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)) 66.65.103.242 (talk) 17:50, 21 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Add picture

to "Uses" part as example for bicycles as transport on rails. Mark König (talk) 11:45, 4 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]