Present 21st Century – With a larger part of the population taking up bicycle transportation dedicated roads lanes were developed to accommodate the demands of cyclists for a smoother and safe ride. Today in the 21st century, a vast range of different designs and materials had led to bicycles being used for more specific purposes. They are now being as a form of utility and racing purposes. Utility bicycles are used for Bicycle touring Mountain biking BMX Physical fitness Transportation Recreation The range of materials used for recreational bikes are not as significant as the improvements in materials present on transportation or racing purposes. These bikes use aluminum alloys, because it is cheaper than other materials, rider comfort is high & outperforms in strength, bending and corrosion resistance. Aerodynamics was not a big factor compared to the RMIT superbike. Racing bikes such as the RMIT superbike uses unique material which allow it to be very light weight with high strength. It had to achieve goals of: Optimizing weight Frame stiffness Aerodynamics The bicycle was designed to have a carbon fibre polymer hollow monocoque – which was shaped to reduce aerodynamic drag. This was done so the bike had lower weight and greater stiffness. Compared to modern day bicycles which
Present – 21st Century With a larger part of the population taking up bicycle transportation dedicated roads lanes were developed to accommodate the demands of cyclists for a smoother and safe ride. Today in the 21st century, a vast range of different designs and materials had led to bicycles being used for more specific purposes. They are now being as a form of utility and racing purposes. Utility bicycles are used for Bicycle touring Mountain biking BMX Physical fitness Transportation Recreation The range of materials used for recreational bikes are not as significant as the improvements in materials present on transportation or racing purposes. These bikes use aluminum alloys, because it is cheaper than other materials, rider comfort is high & outperforms in strength, bending and corrosion resistance. Aerodynamics was not a big factor compared to the RMIT superbike. Racing bikes such as the RMIT superbike uses unique material which allow it to be very light weight with high strength. It had to achieve goals of: Optimizing weight Frame stiffness Aerodynamics The bicycle was designed to have a carbon fibre – polymer hollow monocoque which was shaped to reduce aerodynamic drag. This was done so the bike had lower weight and greater stiffness. Compared to modern day bicycles which
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