Bicycles 101 : The Bike

Well it just occurred to me that I have not done a post on bicycles and cycling as a general sport. So thought i come up with a series of posts concerning this sport that i love (asides badminton).
So as a start, I shall start from A and work my way to Z. Btw I'll try to make it as interesting as possible. =P

Bicycles 101 : The Bike

In the world, the bicycle is arguably the next best if not healthiest mode of transport (asides your legs). Its origins from the 19th century till now has been a fantastic one. From wooden frames and wheels, to now high tech carbon fiber and titanium.

Basically I will talk about the modern bicycle as it is relavent to us. But first, show you some primitive bicycles and let you wonder abit how these ppl actually ride them. Respect i tell you!

The first bicycle (arguably)- Dates 1820

The next improvisation.....

The famous penny-farthing

The slightly more modernized bicycle.

Ok so now everyone knows that a bicycle has two wheels, two pedals, a frame, a seat and a handle with brakes. Quite clear right? Not that tough to imagine a bicycle. Now lets take it a little more forward in time.

Your ordinary market bike aka pasar bike

The BMX bike

The recumbent bicycle

The mountain bike


The road/racing bike

The time trial(TT)/triathlon bike

The track bike

To all the cyclist, I must have treated you to some vintage history and also modern bike porn yah? Hahaha.

So as you all can see, the bike definitely has evolved tremendously. In form, function and application. Also it has changed drastically in appearance with huge sex appeal (sworn by many cyclist i've known) now days. XD

Anyone horny yet? =P

So i have introduced you to the bicycle as visual as possible on what it looks like. Soon we will get up close and personal with a few of these guys. Frankly i know some of you will be puzzled why it looks weird with all the shapes and sizes, but dont worry, i will get there soon. But as a warning, bicycles are evolving on a daily basis (especially at the very top level) so lots of stuff to be considered in the next posts.

So what is the bicycle again? A two wheeled bipedal vehicle without an engine, using the power of a human as the drive source.

-End Series I-