Evolution of the Bicycle

By taylorviscuso

  • The Walking Machine

    In 1817 Baron von Drais invented a device with 2 in line wheels, where the front wheel steers. The wheels are mounted into a frame that you straddled, and you move it by pushing your feet against the ground. It was made all of wood, but it was not practical for anywhere but a nice pathway.
    History of Bicycles. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2012, from http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/mvigeant/univ_270_03/allison/history.htm
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    Timespan of the Bicycle

  • The High Wheel Bicycle

    The bike became all metal in 1870, and pedals were added directly to front wheel. The ride became smoother with rubber tires, and the front wheel became bigger as people figured out that the larger the front wheel, the further you were propelled. This was the first to be called a bicycle. It cost about 6 months pay. People often fell off the bike because they sat above the center of gravity.

  • The High Wheel Bicycle continued

    A Quick Timeline of Bicycles. (n.d.). Pedaling History. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html

  • The Hard-Tired Safety

    Scene Description: light enough for a human to operate, stronger metal. Had 2 of the same sized wheels that have the same speed as the one big wheel from previous models. Still had hard rubber tires. It was a less comfortable ride than the high wheel bicycles.
    A Quick Timeline of Bicycles. (n.d.). Pedaling History. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html

  • The Pneumatic-Tired Safety

    the pneumatic-tire was first applied to the bike by an Irish veterinarian, Dunlop, who was trying to make a more comfortable ride for his son in 1898. Uses a shaft drive to dispense with the dirty chain. Finally there was a safe and comfortable bike and as manufacturing methods improved, it was cheaper and everyone wanted to ride this new bicyle.
    The Pneumatic-Tired Safety. (n.d.). The Story of the Bicycle. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from http://noeperez.net/design/pedaling-history/phbm/pts.html

  • The Kid's Bike

    introduced right after the first world war. These designs were called “classic” had automobile and motorcycle elements which caught the attention of children. Built through the middle ‘50s and by the 60s, they were becoming smaller, simpler, and easier to use.
    The Kid's Bike. (n.d.). The Story of the Bicycle. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from http://noeperez.net/design/pedaling-history/phbm/kb.html

  • The Current Scene

    Scene Description: Current day bicycles are very common. Bikes have evolved into categories such as beach bikes, mountain bikes, racers and many more options. Since bikes have became so popular, cycling became an Olympic sport in 1896. Also, teenagers enjoy BMX bikes and doing several BMX tricks.
    The Current Scene. (n.d.). The Kid's Bike and the Current Scene. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from http://hotgates.stanford.edu/TenThings/helpwin/1796