Learn English – Generic word for uni-, bi-, tricycle, etc.

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Is there a generic word for bicycle-like vehicles that may have 1,2,3,4 or more wheels?

I want motorcycles excluded; only pedal-driven vehicles should be included.

Best Answer

Pedal cycle.

At least in British English, it is a recognised generic term, sometimes in a formal or legal context such as insurance

Note that the examples of what is covered don't explicitly include numbers of wheels other than two, the term itself is not limited to 2 wheelers.

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