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Bicycles have become complex due to an increased need for reducing energy cost during pedaling. The changes from the hobby horse to modern bikes have led to a large number of components being individually set to accommodate cyclists of varying body dimensions. In parallel, racing profiles has become more complex, and bicycles are now used on roads, tracks and other types of surfaces.
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Bini, R.R., Carpes, F.P. (2014). Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis for Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention. In: Bini, R., Carpes, F. (eds) Biomechanics of Cycling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05539-8_1
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