track bike

track bike
A stripped-down, lightweight bicycle, with a fixed gear mechanism and no brakes, designed for racing on a velodrome.

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  • track bicycle — /ˈtræk baɪsɪkəl/ (say trak buysikuhl) noun a bicycle which is designed for racing at a velodrome or outside track; usually with fixed gears. Compare road bicycle. Also, track bike …  

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