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Jan 1, 1493
Leonardo DaVinci drew a sketch showing a crude bicycle.
Little did he know that his drawing would become a reality! -
The high wheel bike was invented
They didn't make too many of them though, because they were so unstable. -
The adult tricycle is invented.
Since women used to wear long skirts, they couldn't ride the high wheel. -
The safety bike is invented
The whole structure is safer than before. -
Bamboo bikes are manufactured.
Bamboo? -
Ignatz Schwinn and Adolph Arnold formed Arnold, Schwinn and company to produce bikes.
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Schwinn introduced the fat tire, spring fork, and the streamline excelsior.
They made theese things to withstand the distruction of teenage boys. -
The prototype for the mountain bike was made
This took place in Marin Co. California -
The Tour De France Feminine took place!
Winner: Marianne Martin! -
Shimano (Witch is Japanese) makes integrigated brake/gear levers.
Almost at the complete modern day bike! -
There you have it, the modern day bike!
