Bicycle Types

Bicycles can be categorized in a number of ways. This list categorizes them by; function, number of riders, construction type, gearing, sport, means of propulsion, and rider position.

Bicycles by Function

• Utility Bicycles
  
• Mountain Bicycles
  
• Racing Bicycles
  
• Messenger Bicycles
  
• Touring Bicycles
  
• Randonneur
  
• Recumbent Bicycles
  
• BMX
  
• Cruiser Bicycles
  

Bicycles by Number of Riders

• Single Rider
  
• Tandem Bicycles
  

Bicycles by Construction Type

• Penny-farthing
• Upright Bicycle
• Recumbent Bicycle
• Pedersen Bicycles
• Folding Bicycle
• Moulton Bicycle
• Exercise Bicycle
• Electric Bicycle
• Staircycle

Bicycles by Gearing

• Internal Hub Gearing
• Shaft-driven Bicycles
• Derailleur Gears
• Single-speed Bicycles
• Retro Direct

Bicycles by Sport

• Road Racing Bicycles
• Time Trial Bicycles
• Track Bicycles
• Cyclo-cross
• XC Mountain Bicycle
• BMX
• Triathlon
• Bike Trials Riding
• Freeride

Bicycles by Means of Propulsion

• Human Powered 
• Flywheel

Bicycles by Rider Position

• Upright Bicycle
• Recumbent Bicycle
• Sideways Bicycle