chainless — adjective Without a chain. A chainless bicycle transmits power to the driven wheel through a mechanism other than a metal chain … Wiktionary
Bicycle gearing — The gearing on a bicycle is the selection of appropriate gear ratios for optimum efficiency or comfort. Different gears and ranges of gears are appropriate for different people and styles of cycling. Multi speed bicycles allow gear selection to… … Wikipedia
Bicycle chain — This article is about the drive chain on a bicycle. For bicycle chain locks, see Bicycle lock. Bicycle chains Roller chain and … Wikipedia
Shaft-driven bicycle — A shaft driven bicycle is a chainless bicycle that uses a driveshaft instead of a chain to transmit power from the pedals to the wheel. Shaft drives were introduced over a century ago, but were mostly supplanted by chain driven bicycles due to… … Wikipedia
Hydraulic bicycle — A hydraulic bicycle is a chainless bicycle that transfers power to the pedals by means of a liquid passing through tubes from hydraulic pump to hydraulic motor and back.Advantages include:* Shifting, through valves and displacement, provides… … Wikipedia
Belt-driven bicycle — A belt driven bicycle is a bicycle that uses a rubber and fiber belt (such as typically drives automotive accessories) to transfer power from the pedals to the wheel. The belts are typically made from the same manufacturing companies that produce … Wikipedia
Sterling Bicycle Co. — Sterling Bicycle Co. (also known as Sterling Cycle Works) was a 19th century American bicycle company first based based in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Kenosha, Wisconsin.HistoryIn 1894 Annie Londonderry Kopchovsky traveled around the… … Wikipedia
List of bicycle types — This list gives an overview of different types of bicycles, categorized by function (racing, recreation, etc); number of riders (one, two, or more); by construction or frame type (upright, folding, etc); by gearing (single speed, derailleur gears … Wikipedia
Hybrid vehicle — For other types of hybrid transportation, see Hybrid vehicle (disambiguation). Hybrid technology redirects here. For the company formerly known as Hybrid Technologies, see Li ion Motors. Honda Insight hybrid … Wikipedia
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus — Is There a Santa Claus? was the headline that appeared over an editorial in the September 20, 1897 edition of the New York Sun . The editorial, which included the response of Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus , has become an indelible part of … Wikipedia
