Bicycle Infantry

[Olefin]

Originally Posted by Raellus

Agreed. However, I think that bicycle infantry really come into there own as a mobile reserve/reaction force (in the context of T2K). Say a patrol or outpost comes under attack. Bicycle infantry can respond much faster that foot-bound infantry. They would operate like dragoons, riding to the battle area, but dismounting- out of effective small arms range of the enemy- to fight on foot. That's where BI can really shine.

Exactly!

[Legbreaker]

Yes, as a method of moving reserve forces around they'd be pretty good, but dangerous at the front itself. Not as fast as vehicles (obviously) but certainly quicker and less fatiguing that marching.

My thoughts are that any bikes made from around mid 97 onwards are likely to be of the cruiser type. Simple, all round machines that can work on most terrain, although not optimised for any.
Prewar machines would still be in use of course when and where available.