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Not to be confused with Roadster (bicycle)
Roadster (bicycle)

A roadster, aka English roadster, is a type of heavy utility bicycle once common in UK and still very common in Asia and Africa....


A road bicycle is a synonym for the term racing bicycle
Racing bicycle

A racing bicycle is a bicycle designed for Road bicycle racing according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale . The UCI rules were altered in 1934 to exclude recumbent bicycles....
. In general road bicycles have drop handlebars
Bicycle handlebar

Bicycle handlebar or often bicycle handlebars refers to the steering mechanism for bicycles; the equivalent of a steering wheel. Besides steering, handlebars also often support a portion of the rider's weight, depending on their riding position, and provide a convenient mounting place for Bicycle brake systems, Shifter , cyclocompu...
 and multiple gears, although there are single and fixed gear
Fixed-gear bicycle

A fixed-gear bicycle or fixed wheel bicycle is a bicycle without the ability to coast. The sprocket is screwed directly on to the hub and there is no freewheel mechanism....
 varieties.

It is also used less formally for any bicycle
Bicycle

The bicycle, bike, or cycle is a pedal-driven, human-powered transport with two bicycle wheel attached to a bicycle frame, one behind the other....
 designed for use primarily on paved road
Road

A road is an identifiable Road number, way or Trail between Location . Roads are typically smoothed, Pavement , or otherwise prepared to allow easy travel; though they need not be, and historically many roads were simply recognizable routes without any formal construction or Maintenance, repair and operations....
s, as opposed to off-road terrain.








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Not to be confused with Roadster (bicycle)
Roadster (bicycle)

A roadster, aka English roadster, is a type of heavy utility bicycle once common in UK and still very common in Asia and Africa....


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A road bicycle is a synonym for the term racing bicycle
Racing bicycle

A racing bicycle is a bicycle designed for Road bicycle racing according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale . The UCI rules were altered in 1934 to exclude recumbent bicycles....
. In general road bicycles have drop handlebars
Bicycle handlebar

Bicycle handlebar or often bicycle handlebars refers to the steering mechanism for bicycles; the equivalent of a steering wheel. Besides steering, handlebars also often support a portion of the rider's weight, depending on their riding position, and provide a convenient mounting place for Bicycle brake systems, Shifter , cyclocompu...
 and multiple gears, although there are single and fixed gear
Fixed-gear bicycle

A fixed-gear bicycle or fixed wheel bicycle is a bicycle without the ability to coast. The sprocket is screwed directly on to the hub and there is no freewheel mechanism....
 varieties.

It is also used less formally for any bicycle
Bicycle

The bicycle, bike, or cycle is a pedal-driven, human-powered transport with two bicycle wheel attached to a bicycle frame, one behind the other....
 designed for use primarily on paved road
Road

A road is an identifiable Road number, way or Trail between Location . Roads are typically smoothed, Pavement , or otherwise prepared to allow easy travel; though they need not be, and historically many roads were simply recognizable routes without any formal construction or Maintenance, repair and operations....
s, as opposed to off-road terrain.

Other bicycles for road use

  • Racing bicycle
    Racing bicycle

    A racing bicycle is a bicycle designed for Road bicycle racing according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale . The UCI rules were altered in 1934 to exclude recumbent bicycles....
    s are designed for road bicycle racing
    Road bicycle racing

    Road bicycle racing is a popular bicycle racing sport held on Road cycling , using racing bicycles. The term 'road racing' is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first at the end of the course ....
    : they are fast, lightweight and aerodynamic.
  • Touring bicycle
    Touring bicycle

    A touring bicycle is a bicycle either specially designed for, or modified to handle bicycle touring. Unlike other bicycles, it is able to carry more luggage on racks mounted to the front and rear of the bicycle frame....
    s are designed for bicycle touring
    Bicycle touring

    Bicycle touring is a leisure travel activity which involves travelling by bicycle for the pleasure of the journey rather than through need or to race....
    : they are robust, comfortable and capable of carrying heavy loads.
  • Hybrid bicycle
    Hybrid bicycle

    For motorized-pedal hybrids, see motorized bicycleA hybrid bicycle is a bicycle designed for general-purpose utility or commuter cycling on paved and unpaved roads, paths, and trails....
    s are designed for a variety of recreational and utility purposes. While primarily intended for use on pavement, they may also be used on relatively smooth unpaved paths or trails.
  • Utility bicycle
    Utility bicycle

    A utility bicycle is a bicycle designed for utility cycling, as opposed to "sport bicycles" which are primarily designed for recreation and competition, such as touring bicycles, racing bicycles, racing bicycle, and mountain bicycles....
    s are designed for utility cycling
    Utility cycling

    Utility cycling encompasses any cycling not done primarily for physical fitness, recreation such as bicycle touring, or sport such as bicycle racing, but simply as a means of transport....
    : commuting, shopping and running errands in towns and cities.


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