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Bicycle: Same as barmaid.

Diamond Frame: Tubular frame design common until World War II and derived from the bicycle layout. The engine cases often form part of the structure. In profile it resembles a diamond shape

Loop Frame: Early motorcycle frame design in which the downtube curves underneath the engine case and then upward to become the seat-post. The earliest motorcycle builders were adapting gasoline engines . . . View Full Definition

Swing Arm: Older motorcycles and some new motorcycles have rigid frames much like bicycles. Thus, the frame is connected directly to the rear wheel. A swing arm is a movable joint between the frame of . . . View Full Definition

Clip-On Engine: An engine that attaches to a conventional bicycle frame.

Motorcycle: Motorcycles are 2-wheel vehicles patterned after bicycles but with engines and much heavier frames. Early motorcycles were actually bicycles fitted with small internal combustion engines. Th . . . View Full Definition

Chain Drive: Chain Drive is a method to transmit power from the transmission to the rear wheel of the motorcycle using a chain. The chain is much like that on a bicycle requiring periodic lubrication -- . . . View Full Definition

Upright Bike: The traditional kind of stationary bike, which resembles a regular bicycle.

Road Bike: The traditional type of outdoor bicycle with curved handlebars that is built for speed.

Tachisme: Art up-to-date, you merely let the paint do all the work. Splashing, sprinkling and riding over it with bicycles are the most popular forms.