Types of bikes

Further information on the types of bicycles. Here are some examples, including a brief description of each.

Standard bicycles. This is old, single speed with Moto Coaster brakes (rear brake pedal). Good for the city of underwear, if there were no mountains or other serious obstacles.

BMX bike. Low-profile-Bikes 20-inch rule, knobby tires. They are the "competition" of hiking or cycling classes. That cable and caliper brakes front and rear. These wheels are on wheels.

Road Bikes. This is a generic term for traditional bicycles, which for a good performance in asphalt. There is a wide range of choice in this category often are the two main groups Racing / performance or Touring. Racing bikes are for speed, with an emphasis on lightness, and drivers in an aggressive attitude.

Touring bike for comfort and the persistence of tensions. They are heavy components for long life, says Fender and rack systems, and location. Road Bikes traditional "Drop" or "Aero" handlebar, the main engine of a number of positions for comfort or to produce an aerodynamic behavior.

Mountain-Bike. Fitness equipment for use, compact chassis, stable, handling, clearance and knobby tires for large and growing handlebar to a position. For this hilly terrain bikes, as a general rule, the short-range transmission. There are many types, for certain purposes, such as down-versus-Cross-Country race. You can very demanding suspension systems and disc brakes. ATVs are also very popular as the bike all-in-because of their versatility, with slick tires, which can be effective on the road.

Tandem bicycle. These wheels have a seat and a set of pedals for two drivers.

Recumbent. The driver's seat bicycle in a "dormant" position of the pedals before, this is a natural position, less flexible, as the right bike. You can use the wind for good aerodynamic performance. But they are usually more difficult and can not maintain the performance of the style of racing bikes.