The bicycle's invention has had an enormous effect on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for many types of cycling. However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright or "safety bicycle", has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children's toys, general fitness, military and police applications, courier services, bicycle racing, and bicycle stunts. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. These numbers far exceed the number of cars, both in total and ranked by the number of individual models produced. By the early 21st century, more than 1 billion were in existence. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.īicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe. A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
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