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What Is a Road Bike? Definition & Key Features
Meaning 1：Light road bicycle (road bike)
road bike
/ˈroʊd baɪk/
n.
A light bicycle with thin tires and a curved handlebar, made for riding fast on smooth roads.
Light road bicycle
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/laɪt roʊd ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
n.
A lightweight bicycle designed for quick travel on paved roads, featuring thin tires and drop handlebars for aerodynamics.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Road (from Old English 'rad' meaning riding) + bike (short for bicycle, from Latin 'bi-' two + Greek 'kyklos' circle).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a sleek bike zooming on a smooth road—'road bike' is built for speed, not bumps.
📖 Example
Every weekend, he puts on his cycling gear and rides his road bike into the countryside for a long trip.
Every weekend, he puts on his cycling gear and rides his road bike into the countryside for a long trip.
🔗 Collocations
carbon fiber road bike – A road bike frame made of lightweight carbon fiber
entry-level road bike – A basic, affordable road bike for beginners
road bike race – A competitive cycling event on paved roads
🔄 Synonyms
racer (n.) – A bicycle built for speed, often synonymous with road bike in racing contexts
ten-speed (n.) – A classic term for a road bike with ten gear ratios
drop-bar bike (n.) – A bike with curved handlebars, typical of road bicycles
🚫 Antonyms
mountain bike (n.) – A sturdy bike with thick tires for off-road terrain
cruiser (n.) – A casual, upright bike for short, comfortable rides
hybrid bike (n.) – A versatile bike combining features of road and mountain bikes
🌱 Derivatives
road biking (n.) – The activity or sport of riding a road bike
road biker (n.) – A person who rides a road bike, especially for sport
📖 Cultural Story
Road bikes evolved from early 20th-century racing cycles, gaining popularity in the 1970s fitness boom. They dominate professional events like the Tour de France.
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