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At some point, the [[Fridge Logic]] sets in and viewers start wondering just what's wrong with post-apocalyptic humanity for them to completely ignore the world's most popular form of mechanical transportation.
 
Now, if the ancient technology is randomly picked at and put together improperly, you've got yourself a [[Scavenger World]], and it might at least make a bit of sense not to have ''too'' many bikes. That's at least a bit excusable. But if you're watching or reading a story where gas-powered vehicles exist and foot-powered ones mysteriously don't, then there are [['''No Bikes in the Apocalypse]]'''.
 
 
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* Justifed in ''[[Devil Survivor]]'', it's mentioned the ruins of Tokyo aren't suited to anything but walking.
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===''' Opposite of Trope '''===
 
== Films ==
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* Max Brooks, the author of ''[[The Zombie Survival Guide]]'', recommends bikes over motor vehicles due to the ease of maintenance, nearly quite, fast, and versatile since they can cover many terrains, where motor vehicles couldn't.
== Live Action TV ==
* In "Chained Heat" from [[Revolution (TV)| Revolution]], bikes became a top seller following the blackout.
== Real Life ==
* Many survivalists would recommend bikes after the apocalypse since along with mentioned above, they're normally require human power rather than fuel.
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