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In 1948, Whizzer sold its first pre-assembled motorized bicycle, the "Pacemaker", for US$199.50 (equivalent to $2,500 in 2023). [ 1 ] The "Sportsman" – featuring 138cc, 3 hp engine, 20" wheels, kick starter and drum brakes – was released in 1949 for US$224.50 (equivalent to $2,900 in 2023), and US$239.50 (equivalent to $3,100 in 2023) for ...
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A motorized bicycle is a bicycle with an motor or engine and transmission used either to power the vehicle unassisted, or to assist with pedalling. Since it sometimes retains both pedals and a discrete connected drive for rider-powered propulsion, the motorized bicycle is in technical terms a true bicycle, albeit a power-assisted one.
A custom build Chopper bicycle. While the term "chopper" is generally used to describe a motorcycle or bicycle that has had some of its original parts replaced with custom parts, today's definition has grown to include custom motorcycles and bicycles that are low to the ground, usually with extended forks creating a long front end.
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... List of bicycle types; 0–9. 27.5 mountain bike; 29er (bicycle) A. ... Motorized bicycle; Moulton Bicycle;
The company's first bike, "True Blue", was debuted at the 1999 Daytona Biketoberfest. Due to the success of their reality TV show, which premiered September 2002 on Discovery channel, OCC built a new $12 million, 61,000 square foot, custom facility in 2003, in Newburgh at 14 Crossroads Crt (off Rt 17k).
Excelsior Motor Manufacturing & Supply Company was an American motorcycle manufacturer operating in Chicago from 1907 to 1931. [1] It was purchased by Ignaz Schwinn , proprietor of bicycle manufacturer Arnold, Schwinn & Co. in 1912. [ 2 ]