Police officer on a bicycleDutch 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.Cycling with just a backpackSwiss Cyclist.- Bicycles are considered a sustainable mode of transport, especially suited for urban use and relatively shorter distances when used for transport (compared to recreation).
Discover great deals on bikes, golf, camping and fishing equipment, airsoft, paintball, and more.

Cycling

Cycling is a means of transport, a form of recreation and a sport. The bicycle carries riders across land, through tunnels, over bridges, snow, or, less frequently, over ice (icebiking). more...

Home
Airsoft
Camping, Hiking, Backpacking
Cycling
Apparel
BMX Bikes & Parts
Comfort Bikes
DVD & Video
Footwear
Helmets and Protection
Kids Bikes, Seats & Trailers
Mountain Bikes & Parts
Other
Road Bikes & Parts
Universal Parts &...
Exercise & Fitness
Fishing
Golf
Hunting
Paintball
Skiing & Snowboarding

Cycling involves riding bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles and other similar human powered vehicles (HPVs).

Introduction

As a sport, cycling is governed internationally by the Union Cycliste Internationale in Switzerland (for upright bicycles) and by the International Human Powered Vehicle Association (for other HPVs, or human-powered vehicles). Cycling for transport and touring is promoted on a European level by the European Cyclists' Federation, with associated members from Great Britain, Japan and elsewhere. Regular conferences on cycling for transport are held under the auspices of Velo City; global conferences are coordinated by Velo Mondial .

Equipment

In many countries, the most commonly used vehicle for road transport is a utility bicycle. These have frames with so-called relaxed geometry, protecting the rider from shocks from the road, and easing low speeds steering. Road bikes tend to have a more upright shape and a shorter wheelbase, which make the bike more mobile but harder to ride slowly. The design, coupled with low or dropped handlebars, requires the rider to bend forward more, which reduces air resistance at high speed.

The price of a new bicycle can range from US$50 to more than US$20,000, depending on quality, type and weight (the most exotic road bicycles can weigh as little as 3.2kg (7 lb)) ). Being measured for a bike and taking it for a test ride are recommended before buying.

The drivetrain components of the bike should also be considered. A middle grade dérailleur is sufficient for a beginner, although many utility bikes come equipped with hub gears. If the rider plans a significant amount of hillclimbing, a triple-crank (three chainrings) front gear system may be preferred. Otherwise, the relatively lighter and less expensive two chainrings may be better.

Many road bikes include clipless pedals to which special shoes attach via a cleat, permitting the rider to pull on the pedals as well as push. Other possible accessories for the bicycle include locks, mudguards (UK)/fenders (US), luggage carriers and pannier bags, water bottles and bottle cages.

For basic maintenance and repairs, cyclists can choose to carry a pump, a spare inner tube, a CO2 cartridge, a puncture repair kit and tyre levers. Cycling can be more efficient and comfortable with special shoes, gloves, and shorts. In wet weather, riding can be more tolerable with waterproof clothes, such as cape, jacket, trousers and overshoes.

Read more at Wikipedia.org


CatEye Double Wireless Cd300Dw Bike Computer Cat Eye! $99.98 Profile Carbon Stryke Triathlon Aero Bars Tt Time Trial $89.87
21 Led Bike Bicycle Front Head Light +5 Led Rear Torch $1.79 Khs Alite 300 womens Mtn bike $100.00
Unicycle 18" Wheel Uni-Cycle Chrome Unicycles Cycling $39.95 Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Wireless Bike Cycle Computer 08 $26.48
Disney "Princess" Helmet Snow White, Cinderella, & Lqqk $9.99 Redline Flight Cranks 185, Bmx, old school, New $1.00
Viscount Replacement Unicycle Saddle Seat New $5.00 1971 Schwinn "Hollywood" Edition 24" Beach Cruiser #Eg $150.00
Front Xtr V brake Br-M951 $15.00 Black Triax Bike / Bicycle seat....New $5.00
5 Led Bicycle Bike Front and Rear Flash Light Lamp Sets $5.99 Baseball/Softball Ucv400 Sunglasses Golf Ski Cycle Kite $3.95
Carbon Fiber Headset Spacer Kit 6 Spacers 2x15Mm 4x2.5 $12.89 Hamax Discovery 101 Child Bicycle Seat Carrier Nib $49.99
Giant Progeny Bicycle Carrier $89.99 New Cycling Pants/Shorts Padded Black Mens Size Xxl $43.35
Burgandy !Free Ship!Adult Trike Bike Tricycle Bicycle $269.00 Kcnc Ti Pro Lite Scandium Seatpost,154g 30.9 x 350mm $65.00
2008 Shimano Xtr Crankset titanium & carbon Fc-M970 $250.00 Shimano Xtr Rd-M960 Rear Derailleur 201gms $55.00
Syntace F99 Stem 120mm (Mtn) 100gm blk $35.00 Monty X Hydra Trials Mod bike Magura Plazmatic X lite $9.99
RaceFace Dues Xc Seatpost $5.00 bicycle motor kit tuned pipe aftermarket exhaust $50.00
Vrp mini bmx frame 20" quadangle se replica supercross $150.00 Vintage 7-speed Shimano 105 model 1056 components-Nice! $19.00
Saddle Arc Serfas Kevlar Womens New $9.99 Saris Bones 2 Bike Auto Rack/Car Suv 805 Free Ship! New $104.99
Gipiemme Parade 700c Wheelset with Campy freehub $20.00 Crank Brothers Mallet 2 Pedals Egg Beater Clipless R $84.99
Mountain Bike Frame Pump Bag Road Touring Bicycle New $4.87 Sixsixone 661 4x4 Knee Shin Guard 4 x 4 $35.95
Zefal Carbon Bicycle Water Bottle&Cage Bike Brand New $4.87 Park Bike Bicycle Cm-5 Chain Scrubber Cleaner Tool New $19.95
Fsa Gossamer MegaExo 175mm crankset 53/39 $9.99 Schwinn Supersport Gs Road Bike $100.00
Cheez-It Cycling Jersey Xl bicycle bike Men's +Socks $54.95 2007 Fizik saddle bag New!! $21.99
Cannondale R300 - Road Bike $199.00 Giro 2008 E2 Mountain Helmet Matt Black / Carbon Large $99.99
mongoose kids bike needs front tire old /new stock $9.99 1974 Schwinn Chicago Sprint 10 Speed Bike Racer $125.00
Colnago Bicycle Sunglasses 100 % Uv Protection Nos $24.99 Cycling Mens Jersey Oakley Small $9.00
Sram Pc 1090 Hollowpin 10-Speed Road Bike chain New $52.00 Bell Triton Bike Helmet Black $34.95
Cannondale Womens Shorts-Botanic, Small Blk/Red $20.00 Cannondale WoMens Cycling Jersey, Size Medium $19.99
Cannondale Womens Shorts-Botanic, Medium Blk/Red $20.00 Thomas the Train & Friends baby youth Helmet & Pads Set $9.99
Classic 20" Gt Mach Two Bmx/Freestyle Bike $99.99 Rock Shox Sid Team 80 Pushloc Disc/ V Brake Black New
08 Shimano Xtr M970 Hg 9 Speed 12-34 Cassette Nib New $199.99 New Wtb All Terrainasaurus 26" Mountain Bike Tire Pair $44.99
Jimi Wallet for Cycling "The UnWallet" bike bicycle New $13.79 Marin Mountain Bike Hidden Canyon Child Yellow 20" $89.00
Manitou Minute 29er Fork,Absolute Damper,80mm,Black,29 $1.00 selle italia flite carbon Nos $100.00
Ellsworth Epiphany medium frame Fox 5" travel F/S New $5.00 Red Santa Cruz Bullet Mountain Bicycle Upgraded $2,700.00
Axiom Cyclocomputer Bike $5.99 New Descente Jetstream Men's Cycling Jersey Size Medium $15.00
Bright 3 Led Flashlight+5 Led Rear-Bike Bicycle Light $4.99 Giro 2008 Xen Mountain Helmet Matte Black Nib $104.99
Fsa Vision 42cm aluminum base bar & 120mm stem $9.99 chrome bag track fixed gear single messenger njs fixie $25.00
Carbon Fiber Computer Bar Mount Fsa Design 31.8 26 25.4 $8.87 New set of Gt Pads, Glossy Black, So. Cal, No Reserve $4.99
Mavic Cross Link Wheels Very Very Good Condition $89.00 Bell Bicycle Helmet Crazes Fs /279G Youth /50-57Cm $5.00
Crupi rythem cranks Complete 175mm.Euro bb New Product! $179.95 Bicycle Bike Cyling Meter Speedometer Computer Odometer $2.99
Dt-Swiss Xrc 1250 Carbon Wheelset - Brand New! $1,999.00 Brand New Chrome Beach Cruiser Bars, No Reserve 26" $9.99
Nib Sidi Genius 5 Mesh Cycling Shoes - 3-Hole Size 44.5 $159.95 Custom Complete Dk Bmx Race Bike No Reserve $300.00
Champion Black Running or Biking Pants (Small) $6.99 Excursion Large Panniers 2100 Cu In Deluxe ~ New ~ $54.99
Trek Himal Bicycling Helmet-Blue Size M & Vigor Slice $30.00 Minoura Advance Bike Roller Trainer with Kit $85.00
Ax Lightness Perseus Carbon Brakes - New Free Shipping $1,096.00 OutBack Car Trunk Rear Mont Bike Rack Pu Mi $40.00
Nib Mens Sidi Genius 5 Lorica Cycling Shoes 44.5 Slim $159.95 Delta Rothko Rolling Bicycle Stand New 2Dayship Nib $19.44
Fsa Carbon Triple Road Cranks $50.00 20 inch torker mini bmx $100.00
Usa Trek Zx 2100 Carbon Road/Triathlon Bike 58cm $695.00 Giant Tcr Advanced 2008 $3,400.00
Chris King 1.25 Headset $50.00 Giro 2008 E2 Mountain Helmet Red/Ti Large Nib $99.99
Alloy Water Bottle Cage Holder Handlebar Silver Black $3.95 Oakley Moutain Bike Jersey *Brand New* Mens Size Xl $29.99
Old School Stroker Ii Bmx Decals $39.99 Oakley Mtb Cycling Jersey *Brand New Limited* Men SizeM $29.95
Giro 2008 E2 Mountain Helmet Silver/White large Nib $99.99 Oakley Mtb Cycling Shorts *Brand New 08* Mens Size L $49.95
09 Bell Sweep Xc Bike Helmet Medium in all Colors New! $92.00 New 2006 le Dauphine libere Polka Dot jersey size S $30.00
Click to see more Cycling items
Prices current as of last update, 08/16/08 6:05pm.


See also...
Apparel, Cycling
BMX Bikes & Parts, Cycling
Comfort Bikes, Cycling
DVD & Video, Cycling
Footwear, Cycling
Helmets and Protection, Cycling
Kids Bikes, Seats & Trailers, Cycling
Mountain Bikes & Parts, Cycling
Other, Cycling
Road Bikes & Parts, Cycling
Universal Parts & Accessories, Cycling

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay