Military bicycle

As a military bikes are referred to bicycles that are used by armed forces to fulfill their tasks. Bicycles are often used, as opposed to horses or motorized vehicles because they allow almost noiseless movement.

History

The introduction of the first bicycles in the military took place at the end of the 19th century. In Europe, first detector, and later predominantly cavalry and infantry troops were equipped with bicycles and summarized in the so-called bicycle troops. In World War I German cycling troops reached their widest distribution. It cyclists 36 companies, a Cavalry Division cyclists, 10 reserve companies and 17 replacement crews were set up. The Italian Bersaglieri were already folding bikes. During World War II isolated British paratroopers were equipped with folding bikes. At the end of World War II bicycles debt of the troops were used militarily because of increasing fuel shortages. Various armies had military service bicycles until the end of the 20th century. The Swiss army continued until 2003, three regiments of cyclists ( Rdf Rgt ).

Technology

The technique of military bicycles shows differences depending on the application to comparable civilian models. Some developments in bicycle technology as the cyclometer and the drum brake with coaster is said to have a military origin.

• Truppenfahräder are generally stable security low wheels with military identification and special holders. Ordonnanzrad 05 was built in 1904 to 1993, from 1944 with drum brake, replaced by bicycle 93 with 7-speed circuit.
• Military bike (Sweden) The Swedish army bicycle was used by the Swedish military for over a century. It roughly seven models were used with technical innovations.

In principle, proven large -scale production technology is used in military bicycles. It is placed on stability of large value, so these wheels are comparatively heavy.