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Utility bicycle

Not to be confused with Cruiser bicycle.
A city bike with a step-through frame is practical for easy mounting in and out. Straight sitting position focusing on comfort instead of speed.

A utility bicycle, city bicycle, urban bicycle,[1] European city bike (ECB), Dutch bike, classic bike or simply city-bike is a bicycle designed for frequent very short, relatively slow rides through very flat urban areas. It is a form of utility bicycle commonly seen around the world, built to facilitate everyday short-distance riding (no more than 5-6 km a day[2][3]) in normal clothes in cold-to-mild weather conditions.[4] It is therefore a bicycle designed for very short-range practical transportation, as opposed to those primarily for recreation and competition, such as touring bicycles, road bicycles, and mountain bicycles. Utility bicycles are the most common form globally,[citation needed] and comprise the vast majority found in the developing world.[5] City bikes may be individually owned or operated as part of a public bike sharing scheme.

Generally as they are more suitable for urban environments, they focus more on short-distance comfort and practicality instead of speed or efficiency. They normally have a slightly curved, roughly planar aligned and elevated handlebar, providing users an upright sitting position. They have fewer gears and they often are heavier than road bicycles. They might have the top central frame bar diagonally aligned for allowing easy mounting in and out and they might have a back or front frame for transport of items. The saddle is typically larger compared with other bicycles and the majority are provided with chain and tire protection against oil or dirt.[6]

  1. ^ "urban bicycle - Google Patents". www.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  2. ^ "The Best-Kept Secret of Dutch Biking: The Dutch Hardly Bike at All". 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  3. ^ "Netherlands: Biking distance per person per day, by gender".
  4. ^ www.wired.com worlds-most-bike-friendly-cities - Consulted on 2015-02-06
  5. ^ Herlihy, David V (2004). Bicycle: the History. Yale University Press. pp. 2. ISBN 0-300-10418-9. Millions of people around the world still rely on their trusty clunkers for cheap and efficient transportation. In fact, the global fleet approaches a billion, with the vast majority circulating in developing countries like Cuba and China where automobiles remain a luxury.
  6. ^ Century Cycles (January 7, 2016). "Bicycle Types: How to Pick the Best Bike for You, City Bikes".

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