Bike
Bike
Bike (pronunciation: /baɪk/), also known as a bicycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. The term "bike" is derived from the word "bicycle", which has its origins in the French language.
Etymology
The word "bike" is a shortened form of "bicycle", which was coined in France in the 1860s. The term "bicycle" itself is derived from the Greek words "bi" (meaning "two") and "kyklos" (meaning "wheel").
Related Terms
- Bike Frame: The main component of a bike, to which all other parts are attached.
- Pedal: A part of a bike that the rider pushes with their foot to propel the bike forward.
- Wheel: A circular object that rotates on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.
- Handlebar: The steering mechanism for bikes; the equivalent of a steering wheel.
- Saddle: The seat of a bike.
- Brake: A device for slowing or stopping a moving bike, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.
- Gear: A part of a bike that is used to change the rate at which the wheels turn in relation to how fast the pedals are being turned.
See Also
- Cycling: The sport or activity of riding a bike.
- Mountain Bike: A type of bike designed for off-road cycling.
- Road Bike: A type of bike designed for on-road cycling.
- Hybrid Bike: A type of bike that combines the features of road and mountain bikes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bike
- Wikipedia's article - Bike
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