A bicycle is a pedal-driven vehicle that is used to commute, travel, racing, etc. Here, we have listed all the common types of bicycle.
Common Types of Bicycle
Road Bicycle (सड़क पर चलाने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
Mountain Bicycle (पहाड़ी रास्तों पर चलाने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
Touring Bicycle (यात्रा करने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
Single Speed Bicycle (मुक्तचक्र युक्त साइकिल)
Fixed Gear Bicycle (मुक्तचक्र विहीन साइकिल)
Hybrid Bicycle (सड़क व् पहाड़ी दोनों रास्तों पर चलाने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
Bicycle Motor Cross (BMX) (असमतल भूमि पर चलाने, कूदने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)Other Types of Bicycle
Foldable Bicycle (तह हो सकने वाली साइकिल)
Electric Bicycle (विद्युत चालित साइकिल)
Recumbent Bicycle (लेट कर चलाने वाली साइकिल)
Cruiser Bicycle (आराम सवारी साइकिल)Road Bicycle (सड़क पर चलाने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
A road bicycle usually consists of a turned-down handlebar, gears, and large but thin tyres (23C to 30C). It is mainly used to commute, race, or cover long distances on the road.
Mountain Bicycle (पहाड़ी रास्तों पर चलाने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
A mountain bicycle usually consists of a straight handlebar, shock-absorbers, gears, and wide tyres (with lots of knobs). It is mainly used to commute, race, tour on the rocky surface.
Touring Bicycle (यात्रा करने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
A touring bicycle is generally a road bicycle with some changes and attachments (such as front and back panniers, mudguards, waterproof bags, etc.). It usually consists of hybrid tyres that are suitable for both roads and rocky surfaces.
Single Speed Bicycle (मुक्तचक्र युक्त साइकिल)
A single-speed bicycle is usually a road bicycle with a freewheel and without gears. It is generally used to commute within a city.
Fixed Gear Bicycle (मुक्तचक्र विहीन साइकिल)
A fixed-gear bicycle is usually a road bicycle without a freewheel and gears. It is mainly used for training purposes.
Hybrid Bicycle (सड़क व् पहाड़ी दोनों रास्तों पर चलाने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
A hybrid bicycle is usually a combination of road and mountain bicycles. It consists of a varied style of handlebars and tyres, mudguards, panniers. It is a more commuter-friendly bicycle.
Bicycle Motor Cross (BMX) (असमतल भूमि पर चलाने, कूदने के लिए उपयुक्त साइकिल)
A BMX is usually a single-speed bicycle that consists of a straight handlebar, 20-inch wheels, and hybrid tyres. It is mainly used to perform jumps, tricks, off-road racing, etc.
Foldable Bicycle (तह हो सकने वाली साइकिल)
A foldable bicycle usually consists of a straight and adjustable handlebar, adjustable saddle, 20-inch wheels, and a foldable frame. It can be easily fit in the trunk of a car. It is generally used to cover smaller distances (such as office to metro, metro to home, etc.).
Electric Bicycle (विद्युत चालित साइकिल)
An electric bicycle usually consists of an electric motor, a battery, and a controller. It is used to commute with minimum effort.
Recumbent Bicycle (लेट कर चलाने वाली साइकिल)
A recumbent bicycle usually consists of three or four wheels and a chair-like seat that is placed lower to the ground. It is mainly used for training or workout purposes.
Cruiser Bicycle (आराम सवारी साइकिल)
A cruiser bicycle usually consists of mudguards, a spring-loaded saddle, and a handlebar that is curved towards the saddle. It is mainly used for leisurely rides.