1 jan 2002

History of the Bicycle

  • Dandy Horse

    Dandy Horse
    It was a wooden frame with metal wheels. The rider would sit on this uncomfortable contraption, push with their feet, and feel every uncomfortable bump and rock on the ground.
  • Penny Farthing

    Penny Farthing
    It was the first fullmetal bike with rubber tires. It had a big tire so that you could go further in one rotation it gave the ability to use a crank for power instead of pushing off of the ground.
  • Pneumatic Tired Safety Bicycle

    Pneumatic Tired Safety Bicycle
    They added blow up tires, improving safety and comfort, also it was cheap to build so it was cheap to buy. It was a big improvement from the Penny Farthing because it was easier to handle, it was safer, and it was cheap to buy.
  • Kids Bike

    Kids Bike
    It was a bike that was the perfect size for children. It had the same characteristics and the pneumatic, except the parts were upgraded. They could have morning jobs such as delivery kids.
  • Mountain Bike

    The mountain bike was yet another great upgrade in the bike world. It allowed for ten speeds because of the new type of gear system. People started to race and started major racing tournaments today.