List of Bicycle Types - By Means of Propulsion

By Means of Propulsion

• A human-powered transport uses only human power

• A pedal cycle, commonly known as a bicycle is driven by legs and feet on pedals.
• A hand-cranked bicycle or handcycle is driven by arms and hands.
• A rowing cycle is driven by a rowing action using both arms and legs.
• A treadle bicycle is driven by a reciprocating, not rotary, motion of the feet.
• A bucking bike (with one or more eccentric wheels)
• A balance bicycle (a kind of velocipede) and a Footbike use Flintstone power, as the rider pushes themselves along with one or both feet on the ground.
• A caster board or a Trikke is driven forward by pushing a wheel approximately perpendicular to the direction of travel.

• An amphibious bicycle has paddles and wheels to facilitate operation on both land and water.

• A motorized bicycle provides motor assistance. (Not to be confused with motorcycles or electric motorcycles and scooters.)

• An electric bicycle is primarily propelled by the rider; although this is assisted by the use of an electric motor, usually located in the hub of the front or rear wheel. The electric motor is powered by a battery which is secured to the frame. These are available in various technologies including lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion and lithium polymer. Many of these are not classed as a motor vehicle, but as a bicycle if they comply with UK and European regulations.
• A moped propels the rider with a motor, but it usually includes bicycle pedals for human propulsion.