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Karl von Drais invented the first bicycle. It had a two wheels, a seat, and handles. This was called the velocipedes.
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Kirkpatrick Macmillion invented a system of levers and pedals. Riders would propel the bike with their feet off the ground.
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James Starley, a British engineer, invents the penny farthing.
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The Unicycle is invented!
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Henry J. Lawson patents the bicyclette - rear wheel, chain driven
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John Kemp invents the rover safety bicycle in England
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Pedal-back brake is patented by Daniel-Stover and William Hance
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The duck brakes were invented - located on the front wheel.
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Cruiser bikes were invented and sold by Schwinn.
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Kickstands are developed to keep a bike standing up.
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Joe Breeze creates the mountain bike - a bike that can be ridden in different areas.
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Cogs are added to the rear gear cluster - speeds increase to 18-24 miles per hour.
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The electric bike is invented and the first ever pedelec is invented. The pedelec is an electric bike where pedaling causes the motor to assist the rider.
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The ADAPTRAC system is created - riders can instantly inflate or deflate tires while riding
