road bike
Thin-tired two-wheeler
A road bike is a bicycle designed for paved surfaces, with a lightweight frame, thin tires, and dropped handlebars that allow the rider to lean forward in an aerodynamic position.
Road bikes prioritize speed and efficiency over rough terrain capability: She switched from a mountain bike to a road bike for her daily commute.
The term distinguishes these from mountain bikes, hybrids, and other cycling categories.
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- criteriumMulti-lap cycling race
- Tour de FrancePremier European cycling stage competition
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- cyclingbikes, cycling, cyclist, cyclists, rider
- bicyclesBMX, tricycle, tandem, cruiser, beach cruiser
- bike rentaltandem, cruiser, docking station, hourly rate, daily rate
- BikesBMX, cruiser, hybrid, fixie, tandem
- Olympic equipmentjavelin, discus, shot put, barbell, balance beam
- unpowered vehiclestricycle, unicycle, wheelchair, kayak, rowboat
road bikemountain bike
Bicycle for unpaved paths
off-road bike · trail bike · fat bike · downhill bike · gravel bike
road bikecruiser bike
Comfortable upright cycle
beach cruiser · cargo bike · comfort bike · recumbent bike · tandem bike
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