pushbikes

Two-wheeled human transport

Pushbikes are bicycles—the kind you power by pushing pedals, as distinct from motorcycles or electric bikes.

The term is primarily British and Australian: I cycle to work on my pushbike.

It emphasizes the human-powered nature of the machine.

vehicle

pedal

Foot-operated lever

frame · chain · gears · brakes · spokes · tyres · freewheel · derailleur · crankset · pedalling

commuting

cycling

Riding on two wheels

  • rideJourney atop something
  • trafficMovement along routes
  • laneDesignated travel strip

helmet · lock · rack · panniers · commuter · urban · city · transport · journey · route

exercise

fitness

Good physical shape

  • cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
  • workoutStructured physical exercise
  • pedallingRotating foot-powered levers

endurance · calories · legs · stamina · spinning · aerobic · health · muscle · training · exertion

recreation

leisure

Free time for relaxation

scenic · touring · trail · pathway · park · outing · excursion · family · casual · cruiser

British

UK

British sovereign state

everyday · Commonwealth · Australian · transport · term · slang · expression · ordinary · unpowered · unmotorized

Opposites
propulsion method

pushbikesmotorcycles

Motorized two-wheeled vehicles

motorbikes · motor scooters · mopeds · e-bikes · electric bicycles

vehicle complexity/power

pushbikesmotorcycles

Motorized two-wheeled vehicles

cars · trucks · SUVs · sports cars · heavy machinery

Family

pushbike

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G