An artistic bicycle... ... has an extremely short wheelbase to
make it easier to perform.Artistic cycling uses a special bicycle for performing tricks for a period of 6 minutes. Riders perform routines consisting of movements selected in advance from a list of twenty-eight types. Points are awarded based on the judges' scoring of each rider. Diagram with Part Names 
Saddle Short Wheelbase Difficulty Max. width: 22 cm, length: 30 cm, head: 60 mm
The saddle is wide, its back portion juts upward, and it is slip-proof to make it easier to perform tricks.
The space between the front and rear wheels is narrowed to make it easier to perform wheelies and other kinds of tricks. Technical points are awarded based on the form of the trick.
- Lay-on saddleHandlebar Position Court Performance The handlebars resemble drop bars turned so the drops are on top and parallel to the ground, making it easier for riders to perform tricks. Indoor cycle ball courts are used.
14 m x 11 m
Inner circle: 50 cm diameter
Big circle: 8 m diameter
Small circle: 4 m diameterPoints are deducted for lack of confidence or style, falling off the bicycle, or other types of faults.
- Head tube wheelie360-Degree Rotation List of Moves The handlebars rotate 360 degrees to facilitate performance. Stands Jumps Turns Wheelies Stops