Bicycles By facebooker_1086587738031358 Period: Apr 7, 1817 to Apr 7, 1993 evolution of bicycles Apr 8, 1817 The Draisine Created in Germany, it was quite a simple concept made of wood. It cconsisted of a frame, wheels, handles/steeriing, and a seat. It had no pedals and was used for gliding like a big scooter, or just walking along side of it.