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Bicycle

By Phet
  • First Two Wheel Ride

    First Two Wheel Ride

    Baron Karl von Drais made the first two wheel vehicle. it had no pedals so people pushed with their feet.
  • Early pedal bicycle

    Early pedal bicycle

    Kirkpatrick Macmillan added pedals and making the bicycle move without pushing the ground.
  • Pedals on the front wheel

    Pedals on the front wheel

    Pierre and Ernest Michaux built a bicycle with pedals on the front wheel. It was bumpy to ride.
  • High Wheel (Penny farthing bicycle)

    High Wheel (Penny farthing bicycle)

    Bicycle with a huge front wheel became popular. They were fast but not safe.
  • Modern shape (Safety Bicycle)

    Modern shape (Safety Bicycle)

    John Kemp Starley made the safety bicycle with equal wheels and a chain. It looks like bikes today.
  • Soft rides ( Air Tires)

    Soft rides ( Air Tires)

    John Boyd Dunlop invented air-filled tires, making bicycles smoother and more comfortable.
  • Bicycles for all

    Bicycles for all

    Factories made many bicycles so they became cheap and common for travel.
  • Bike Boom - Riding For Fun

    Bike Boom - Riding For Fun

    Bicycles became popular for fun and exercise. New lighter bikes were made.
  • Mountain Bikes - Off-road riding

    Mountain Bikes - Off-road riding

    Mountain bikes were made for rough trails and outdoor adventure.
  • E-Bikes-Modern bikes

    E-Bikes-Modern bikes

    Electric bicycles and new strong materials made cycling easier and faster.