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In most of these types the riders ride one behind the other (referred to as tandem seating). Exceptions are "The Companion", or "Sociable," a side-by-side two-person bike (that converted to a single-rider) built by the Punnett Cycle Mfg. Co. in Rochester, N.Y. in the 1890s. On the Conference Bike, riders sit in a circle facing each other.
A bike with two riders side by side is called a sociable. Tandem bicycles are sometimes called "Daisy Bells". [citation needed] This is in reference to "Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)" which is a popular song, written in 1892 by British songwriter Harry Dacre, with the well-known chorus, "Daisy, Daisy / Give me your answer, do. / I'm half ...
Tandem Pro – The Tandem Pro is a two-person tandem trike. It made of chromoly steel, features direct steering, 27 speeds, a quick coupler for transporting and an optional independent pedaling system. [17] Charge – Introduced in 2023, the Charge model is an e-assist tricycle with mechanical disk brakes and an 8-speed drivetrain. [18] [19]
List of motorized trikes is a list of motorized tricycles also called trikes, and sometimes considered cars. There are three typical configurations: motorized bicycle with sidecar; two wheels in the rear, one in the front (aka trike); and two in front, one in the rear (aka reverse trike). However, language and definitions vary.
Some trikes have a push bar so adults can control the trike. [22] Child trikes have frames made of metal, plastic, or wood. Children's trikes can have pedals directly driving the front wheels, allowing braking with the pedals, or they can use chain drive the rear wheels, often without a differential, so one rear wheel spins free.
Reverse Trike/Tadpole, A-Series engine 848-1275cc Morgan V-Twin and F-Series England 1911–39, 1932–52 Morgan Super Sports 2-Seater 1937: American Tri-Car: United States 1912 Birmingham Small Arms Company Three Wheeler England 1929–36 1100cc engine [29] Zaschka: Germany 1929 Folding three-wheeler: Zaschka Three-wheeler 1929 Dymaxion car ...
A tadpole recumbent tricycle made by Inspired Cycle Engineering with a transparent front fairing Hand and foot recumbent tricycle A modern touring 4-wheel recumbent quadracycle – a 2011 model Quattrocycle four seater with canopy [15] Recumbent tricycles (trikes) are closely related to recumbent bicycles, but have three wheels instead of two ...
A clincher bicycle tire mounted on a wheel A cross section of a clincher tire with a puncture-preventing layer (in blue) between the casing and the tread An inner tube rolled up for storage or to be carried as a spare. A bicycle tire is a tire that fits on the wheel of a bicycle or similar vehicle.