Racing bicycle
noun
a bicycle designed and used for racing; also called racing bike
Examples
Racing bicycles are designed for maximum speed and weigh about 20 pounds. They have very light frames, narrow high-pressure tires, dropped handlebars, and derailleur gears with at least 16 speeds.
Word Origin
1875
Read Also:
- Racing bike
noun See racing bicycle
- Racing-car
noun 1. a car used for racing, as a specially designed and modified car or stock car.
- Racing-flag
noun 1. a distinguishing flag flown by a yacht during the period of its participation in a race.
- Racing-form
noun 1. a sheet that provides detailed information about horse races, including background data on the horses, jockeys, etc.
- Racing-skate
noun 1. a tubular ice skate having a long blade extending beyond the heel and toe.