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racing bicycle

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Also known as: road bicycle, road-racing bicycle

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development of bicycles

In bicycle: Basic types
Road-racing bicycles are designed for maximum speed and weigh about 20 pounds (9 kg). They have very light frames, narrow high-pressure tires, dropped handlebars, and derailleur gears with at least 16 speeds. Track-racing models have a single fixed gear.
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