Track bicycle

A track bicycle is a type of fixed-gear bicycle specially designed for track cycling in a velodrome. Unlike racing bicycles, used for road cycling, they lack multiple gears and brakes, having a single fixed gear ratio and no freewheeling mechanism. Tires and wheels are narrow, with the tires generally inflated to pressures well beyond those used in road cycling in an effort to minimise the "rolling resistance" caused by friction. (For grass-track events, the tyres would have 'knobs' intended to minimise the potential for skidding.)

Related Topics:
Fixed-gear bicycle - Track cycling - Velodrome - Racing bicycle - Road cycling - Gears - Brakes - Fixed gear - Freewheel - Friction

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