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Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful “bicyclette” of Englishman Henry Lawson), connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel. Starley’s 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle. Soon the seat tube was added, creating the modern bike’s double-triangle diamond… Continue reading Santa Cruz Bicycles

Adventure Road are one of the newest categories of bicycle. They are sometimes called all-road bikes, any-road bikes, or gravel bikes, and are the most versatile sub-category of road bike. Similar to cyclocross bikes, they have drop handlebars and the ability to use wider tires. The frame geometry is longer and more upright compared to… Continue reading Santa Cruz Bicycles

These bikes also have cushy saddles and grips, easy shifting gears, and often suspension forks as well. There are specialized bicycle tools for use both in the shop and on the road. There are also cycling specific multi-tools that combine many of these implements into a single compact device. More specialized bicycle components may require… Continue reading Santa Cruz Bicycles

Some countries require child and/or adult cyclists to wear helmets, as this may protect riders from head trauma. Countries which require adult cyclists to wear helmets include Spain, New Zealand and Australia. In most jurisdictions, bicycles must have functioning front and rear lights when ridden after dark. As some generator or dynamo-driven lamps operate only… Continue reading Santa Cruz Bicycles