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RECUMBENT BIKE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Cycling
DEF

A bike where you sit [in a reclining position] in a bucket-type seat with a back support, and your legs are out in front of you.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Cyclisme
CONT

Le vélo allongé ou couché est ... un vélo à propulsion humaine avec un pédalier à l'avant du vélo et un siège d'appui du dos qui remplace la selle. La taille de la roue avant est parfois petite par rapport à celle de l'arrière du vélo. Le vélo couché est plus long qu'un vélo normal. Le guidon est installé au-dessus des genoux. Le vélo couché est muni de freins à disques.

Spanish

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