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	Good Stuff? - Bicycles \| Worldwatch Institute
		Riding a bicycle isn’t only a good workout— it’s also a great option for short-distance trips, for navigating areas where nimble transportation is required, and for users who can’t afford more expensive options.
		In the Netherlands, for example, bicycles account for nearly 30 percent of all urban trips—compared with less than 1 percent in the U.S., proving that bikes are not just for less-developed countries.
		International Bicycle Fund (www.ibike.org) is a nonprofit advocacy group that promotes non-motorized urban planning, bike safety education, responsible travel, and bicycle tourism.
	www.worldwatch.org /node/4130 (704 words)

	Utility Bicycles \| Utility bikes \| Bicycles
		A utility bicycle commonly weighs more than 14 kg (30 lb); has a long frame with large rakes, or bends, in the front fork (two-pronged extension of the frame that attaches to the hub of the front wheel) for a soft ride; internal gearing, if any; upright or flat handlebars; and durable, wide tires.
		Utility bikes may also have a chain guard to keep legs and pants from catching in the chain and coaster brakes that engage by rotating the pedals backward.
		Utility bicycles are generally inexpensive, are comfortable to ride for short distances, and require relatively little maintenance.
	www.auuuu.com /bicycles/utilitybicycles (193 words)

	Bicycle - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
		Utility bikes may also have a chain guard to keep legs and pants from catching in the chain and coaster brakes that engage by rotating the pedals backward.
		Utility bicycles are generally inexpensive, are comfortable to ride for short distances, and require relatively little maintenance.
		The traditional “bicycle built for two” is operated by a captain, or front rider, who controls the steering and the brakes, and by a stoker, or rear rider.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761559977___2/Bicycle.html (1429 words)

	CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bicycle patrols are now enjoying a resurgence in many cities, as the mobility of car-borne officers is becoming increasingly limited by traffic congestion and pedestrianisation.
		The bicycle is not suited for combat, but it has been used as a method of reconnaissance as well as transporting soldiers and supplies to combat zones.
		In this regard, bicycling is especially helpful for those with arthritis of the lower limbs and who are unable to pursue sports such as running that involve more impact to joints such as the knees.
	encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Cycling (3595 words)

	Stability of Dahon Bicycle
		When a bicycle is in a turn, it must lean inwards a precise amount that is determined by the bicycle's speed and the radius of the turn, according to well-accepted laws of physics.
		If the bicycle leans to the right, the upward force of the road on the bicycle tire, the force that prevents the bicycle from sinking into the ground, moves to the left side of the bicycle and deviates from the steering axis.
		The difference is that racing bicycles require great stability and are ridden by well-informed and skilled cyclists, while utility bicycles are purchased by less well- informed persons who dislike the feed-back to the handlebars that a stable bicycle produces and who don't like stability because a stable bicycle responds by steering to their inadvertent wobbles.
	www.johnforester.com /Articles/BicycleEng/dahon.htm (3273 words)

	Bicycle at AllExperts
		bicycles provide the principal means of transportation in many regions, are a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use in many other fields of human activity, including children's toys, adult fitness, military and local police applications, courier services, and cycle sports.
		Bicycle in Victorian Plymouth, with a predecessor of the Starley diamond-frame
		A bicycle in which the rider lies in a prone position and which may be covered in an aerodynamic fairing to achieve very low air drag is referred to as a Recumbent bicycle or Human Powered Vehicle.
	en.allexperts.com /e/b/bi/bicycle.htm (7380 words)

	Cycling Expert - Utility Bicycles The Best Comfort For Cyclis
		Utility cycling refers not only for fitness, recreation such as cycle touring, or cycle racing, but also means of transport.
		Utility bicycles have many exclusive features which boost their utilities and comfort for the cyclist.
		According to the recent surveys on utility cycling, it has found that most people in developed countries use utility cycling for short distances and 50% of the people are using their cycles to travel less than 5 km a daily and maximally around 9km.
	www.cyclingexpert.com /cycling/cycling/utility-bicycles-the-best-comfort-for-cyclis.html (495 words)

	Bicycle - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bicycle sales in the United States boomed, especially after the 1973 oil crisis, largely in the form of the racing bicycles long used in such events as the hugely popular Tour de France.
		Utility bicycles have many standard features which enhance their usefulness and comfort that would be considered accessories on sports bicycles.
		A bicycle in which the rider lies in a prone position and which may be covered in an aerodynamic fairing to achieve very low air drag is referred to as a recumbent bicycle or Human Powered Vehicle.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Bicycle (8278 words)

	Bicycles -- History -- Types of Bikes
		The primitive bicycles of this generation were difficult to ride, and the high seat and poor weight distribution made for dangerous falls.
		Bicycle in Victorian Plymouth, with a predecessor of the Starley diamond-frame
		Bicycle brakes are either rim brakes, in which friction pads are compressed against the wheel rims, or internal hub brakes, in which the friction pads are contained within the wheel hubs.
	www.edinformatics.com /inventions_inventors/bicycle.htm (5724 words)

	Bicycle - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Introduction; Types of Bicycles; Components of the Bicycle; Safety Equipment and Accessories; History of the Modern Bicycle
		The basic equipment on a bicycle includes a lightweight frame of thin tubing; wheels (usually spoked) with inflatable tires; an adjustable saddle or seat; brakes for stopping; handlebars for balance and steering; and a drive train, usually consisting of a continuous chain driven by foot pedals, for propelling the bicycle.
		The bicycle also may have gears for easy operation against strong winds and up hills, a suspension system for cushioning against bumps (particularly over off-road terrain), and various accessories for safety and comfort.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761559977_2/Bicycle.html (1145 words)

	cars - Bicycle
		A bicycle, or bike, is a pedal-driven land vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame in tandem fashion.
		Bicycle sales in the United States boomed, largely in the form of the racing bicycles long used in such events as the hugely popular Tour de France.
		Bicycle patrols are now enjoying a resurgence in many cities, as traffic congestion and pedestrian streets have limited mobility for car-borne officers.
	www.carluvers.com /cars/Bycicle (5780 words)

	Bike Year: A Utility Cycling Experiment
		I could be wrong, but the ability to safely transport cargo is what separates the utility bicycles from, well, the bicycles.
		If your cyclist's bicycle does not have fittings designed for accepting the rack, here's the workaround: March into your local hardware store and ask for some insulated "P clamps." With the proper sized clamps, the rack will be secure.
		There is really beautiful bicycle luggage out there, but for a new utility cyclist, you can't go wrong with the Nashbar Townie Basket.
	bikeyear.blogspot.com /2006/12/tentative-utility-cyclist-gift-guide.html (655 words)

	CYCLING : Encyclopedia Entry
		This road bicycle is built using lightweight, shaped aluminium tubing and carbon fiber stays and forks.
		Dutch utility bicycle featuring rear internal hub brake, chaincase and mudguards, kickstand for parking, permanently attached dynamo-powered lamps and upswept handlebars for a more natural grip position.
		In this regard, bicycling is especially helpful for those with arthritis of the lower limbs and who are unable to pursue sports such as running that involve more impact to joints such as the knees.
	bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Cycling (1425 words)

	Hub gear - Wikicars
		Hub gears work by internal planetary or epicyclic gearing, which means that the outer case of the hub gear unit (which is attached to the spokes) is made to turn at a different speed relative to the rear wheel's sprocket depending on which gear is selected.
		The system is useful for folding bicycles (where a multiple front chainset could foul the bike's folding mechanism) and in recumbent bicycles and freight bicycles (where small wheels and/or increased weight require a wider range of gears with smaller individual steps between each ratio).
		Bicycles built with internal hub gears instead of derailleurs also are less vulnerable to damage in shipping.
	wikicars.org /en/Hub_gear (596 words)

	Cycling
		The most common vehicle used for transportation in the world is a utility bicycle.
		In the case of road bicycles, the lightest bikes weigh around 6 kg (13 lb) and are the most expensive.
		Bicycles are commonly used by people seeking to improve their fitness and cardiovascular health.
	articles.gourt.com /?article=Cycling (1055 words)

	Science of Cycling: Braking & Steering: page 1
		The coaster brake is still in wide use throughout the world and appears in a number of less sophisticated bicycles like cruisers and utility bicycles.
		The most popular brake for road and mountain bicycles is the caliper rim brake.
		Exploratorium Senior Scientist, Paul Doherty explained, "I balance the braking between the skidding the wheel on the ground and the skidding of the brake blocks.
	www.exploratorium.edu /cycling/brakes1.html (791 words)

	Mundo Utility Bicycles: affordable bikes to carry cargo and to transport stuff by bike for sustainable transportation
		Mundo Utility Bicycles: affordable bikes to carry cargo and to transport stuff by bike for sustainable transportation
		The Mundo Utility Bike is designed to promote affordable, scaleable transportation for cargo and people, particularly for developing parts of the world that rely heavily on human-powered mobility in rugged conditions.
		Built in partnership with experienced bicycle manufacturer Panther, Yuba combines durable, industrial-strength parts with an uncomplicated design that makes the Mundo Utility Bicycle the most efficient, cargo-carrying utility bike on the market today.
	yubaride.com /utility-bicycles-models.html (385 words)

	Older Raleigh Bicycles-the Evolution of the Raleigh Sports, by Sheldon Brown
		Raleigh 3-speed bicycles were introduced around the turn of the century, and kept improving in technology over the years, reaching a peak in quality probably in the mid-to-late 1950s.
		A Raleigh bicycle of this era would have a Raleigh frame, made of Raleigh Tubing conected with Raleigh lugs, with a Raleigh bottom bracket, Raleigh cranks, Raleigh pedals, Raleigh headset, Raleigh handlebars, Raleigh stem, Raleigh seatpost, Raleigh hubs (Sturmey-Archer was a Raleigh subsidiary) and even Raleigh spokes.
		Older British bicycles in general used 32 spokes on the front wheel, 40 on the rear.
	www.sheldonbrown.com /raleigh.html (4074 words)

	Commuter Bicycles
		Breezer is a new company specializing in commuting bicycles that was founded by one of the inventors of the mountain bike, Joe Breeze, who has had an interest in transportation bicycles for over 30 years.
		Zero City Bicycle is a commuter bicycle that combines a drive shaft with an internally geared hub.
		Bicycle Security: I was able to finally convince my employer to build a secure bicycle parking lock, which is basically a covered fenced area with combination lock.
	mysite.verizon.net /res6sdo1/commuter_bicycles.htm (3407 words)

	Athlete Rating - AllSportRating.com - AllSportRating.com - Cycling Rating (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cycling for transport and touring is promoted on a European level by the European Cyclists' Federation, and regular conferences are held under the auspices of Velo City, whereas global conferences are coordinated by Velo Mondial.
		Utility bicycles tend to have a more relaxed geometry, with priority given to the rider's comfort.
		While most cyclists act like pedestrians who just happen to be on wheels, some cyclists have learned to operate their pedal vehicles vehicularly (i.e., by the rules of the road for vehicles).
	allsportrating.com /sport.php?id=44 (695 words)

	Retro Raleighs: The Sports and Superbe
		These bicycles were not toys, and, despite the model name, they were not sporting equipment...they were serious vehicles.
		Most modern bicycles are designed with the primary intent to catch your eye on the sales floor, and persuade you to buy.
		Raleigh 3-speed bicycles were introduced around the turn of the century, and kept improving in technology over the years, reaching a peak in quality probably in the mid-to-late 1950s.
	retroraleighs.com /sports.html (663 words)

	Older Raleigh Bicycles-the Evolution of the Raleigh Sports, by Sheldon Brown
		When a modern company sets out to build a bicycle, what they really build is the frame (if that.) They buy sets of tubing from a tubing company, cut and weld them together into a frame, paint it and install parts which they buy different specialized parts companies.
		Actually, many well-known brands don't even do that; they order bicycle frames to be built to their specifications, with their name painted on, and equipped with parts from a variety of vendors.
		A Raleigh bicycle of this era would have a Raleigh frame, made of Raleigh Tubing conected with Raleigh lugs, with a Raleigh bottom bracket, Raleigh cranks, Raleigh pedals, Raleigh headset, Raleigh handlebars, Raleigh stem, Raleigh seatpost, Raleigh hubs (Sturmey-Archer was a Raleigh subsidiary) and even Raleigh spokes.
	sheldonbrown.com /raleigh.html (4074 words)

	Communications From Elsewhere » Blog Archive » Affordable utility bicycles
		A bike should be cheaper to own and much cheaper to operate, and if it’s capable of utility work it could be a reasonable substitute for a car, at least partially.
		If bicycles could take advantage of that same volume of production, research and competition, we’d quickly see 20 lb road bikes for a few hundred dollars.
		It’s a goofy idea, but it was interesting to think of another application for a bicycle in police work (however far-fetched it might be).
	www.elsewhere.org /journal/archives/2007/08/17/affordable-utility-bicycles (1523 words)

	Cascade Bicycle Studio \| Products
		Seven designs and fabricates bicycles from steel, titanium, carbon fiber, and a mixture of steel/carbon and titanium/carbon.
		We’ve always loved the aesthetic and history behind Time bicycles and have watched closely as professional cycling heroes such as Johan Museeuw, Tom Boonen, and Paolo Bettini have ridden Time bicycles to important victories.
		Having built custom bicycles for nearly 15 years, Sycip has gained a reputation for delicately balancing style and function into each machine they produce.
	www.cascadebicyclestudio.com /products (291 words)

	Utility Cycling (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Linked here, are some bicycling pages that I have found useful or interesting.
		Sheldon is also a frequent contributor on the bicycling usenet groups and has frequently answered my questions about upgrades and repairs.
		I am very sad to report that that Ken was killed by a drunk driver while riding his bicycle near his home on Saturday the 13th of September 2003.
	www.twowheels.us /bicycles (307 words)

	XAccess : Surfrider Foundation Partnership
		XAccess has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to increase the usage of utility bicycles within the beachgoing community.
		Automobiles have contributed to the pollution, erosion, and congestion of the coastlines, and Surfrider believes that increased bicycle use among its members can set the tone for conservation efforts among beachgoers at large.
		In partnership with XAccess, Surfrider has promoted the use of utility bicycles and used donated Xtracycle FreeRadicals as a shared resource for its members in its Southern California chapters.
	www.xaccess.org /surfrider.htm (189 words)

	Xtracycle Hitchless Bicycle Trailers and Sport Utility Bicycles
		Trouble is, modern bicycle design has been far more influenced by the needs of racers than by needs of everyday riders like you.
		The result: your bike is compact, light, and strong, but it doesn’t have a good place to carry a week’s groceries, waterproof storage capacity, or a good seat for a passenger.
		Convert the bike you have into a sport utility bicycle using the patented FreeRadical kit.
	www.xtracycle.com (696 words)

	Schwinn Bikes - News Detail
		Rwanda, October 18, 2006 -- Project Rwanda is focused on developing and delivering load-bearing utility bicycles to the coffee farmers of Rwanda, a country rebuilding its economic base and morale following the 1994 genocide.
		Project leader Tom Ritchey is partnering with Schwinn engineers to bring this utility bike to market for Rwanda in the spring of 2007.
		Thanks to the generosity of Schwinn, several Rwandan bicyclists were able to participate in the first annual Wooden Bike Classic on September 16, 2006.
	www.schwinnbike.com /news/press_detail.php?id=144 (81 words)

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