road bike

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meaningsofroadandbike

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road
noun[C or U]
uk
/rəʊd/us
/roʊd/
a long, hard surface built for vehicles to ...
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bike
noun[C]
uk
/baɪk/us
/baɪk/
a ...
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(Definition ofroadandbikefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theroadbikeengines were changed to dry sump lubrication.
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They also produce tworoadbikedisc brakes.
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It was followed by the 9roadbike.
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Cross bikes are nearly identical to a traditionalroadbikeexcept for its wheels.
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He entered his first long distanceroadbikerace in 1985.
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It is simply aroadbikewith a flat handlebar instead of the traditional drop handlebar.
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Thousands of amateur athletes make the annual pilgrimage to participate in competitive events in various mountain androadbikedisciplines.
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This stage was ridden on aroadbike, forming part of his preparation for the world championships.
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On a traditionalroadbike, which has a standard triangular frame, there is more than enough room for two large water-bottles.
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There are mainly three recognised classes, 500 cc (using solo 4-stoke engines) and two 1000 cc classes (using stockroadbikeengines).
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In 2013 the core of the road line is the six aluminumroadbikeofferings paired up with six carbon road bikes.
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He bought aroadbikein 1992 and raced at 6.30 in the morning before the roads began filling with traffic.
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Since 1986, he has been a mountain bike racer and since late 2005, competing as an ultra-distanceroadbikeracer.
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It was shown as aroadbike, capable of 105 mph, with normal two low exhaust silencers, and an off-road version with a single high silencer.
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This breed of bike retains much of the speed and efficiency of aroadbikeon pavement, while maintaining the necessary features for dirt and gravel.
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Modern gas pumps are often used by mountain bike orroadbikeracers who need to save weight, and to save time if they puncture during a race.
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Typically, the frame geometry is a bit more relaxed than that of aroadbike, not as upright in the seat tube, which allows for more shock absorption.
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Standard road drop handlebars (including track, cyclocross and touring bars) use a 23.8 mm grip/lever diameter, which is matched only toroadbiketype shifters or brake levers.
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Such was the climb, it was expected that riders would start the stage on time-trial machinery, before stopping to change to aroadbikeprior to the climb.
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Depending on the situation, a messenger may prefer a mountain bike based single-speed, which can roll over many obstacles, or a fast and lightroadbike-based single-speed.
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