bahnrad

This is the 5337th most frequent German word.


bahnrad

Track bicycle.


In this sentence, 'bahnrad' refers to a specific type of bicycle designed for racing on velodromes or tracks.

Mein neues Bahnrad ist schneller als das alte.

My new track bicycle is faster than the old one.


Here, 'bahnrad' is part of the compound noun 'bahnradrennen', which combines 'bahnrad' with 'rennen' (race), describing a cycling competition specialized for track bicycles.

Das Bahnradrennen war sehr spannend und wurde bis zur letzten Runde entschieden.

The track bicycle race was very exciting and was decided in the last lap.


In this case, 'bahnrad' is used to specify a choice among types of bicycles, emphasizing the category designed for track racing.

Als er in die Sportabteilung ging, entschied er sich für ein Bahnrad statt eines Mountainbikes.

When he went to the sports section, he chose a track bicycle instead of a mountain bike.