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The Tricycle
The tricycle was the start of the bicycle. It had three wheels with one seat for a person to sit on. The manufacturers made them for both children and adults. It was made in 1789 by two Frenchmen by the names of Blanchard and Maguier. A Brief History of the Tricycle. (n.d.). A Brief History of the Tricycle. Retrieved from http://www.retropedalcars.com/tricycle_history1.htm (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.phys.uri.edu/~tony/bicycle/bikehist.html -
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The Evolution of the Bicycle
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The Hobby Horse
In 1817, the Horsehobby was invented. Also called the Draisienne, it was built with no pedals, springs, or brakes. It was based off of technology that was used for horse-drawn carriages. It was created by Baron Von Drais de Sauerbrun of Baden. History Timeline of the Bicycle. (n.d.). History Timeline of the Bicycle. Retrieved from http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html
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The Velocipede
The Velocipede or also known as the Boneshaker was made in 1863 by Pierre and Ernest Michaux. It was made of still materials such as steel wheels and was given the name boneshaker because it literally shook your bones while riding over cobblestones with it. The only improvement was that the front wheels had pedals. History Timeline of the Bicycle. (n.d.). History Timeline of the Bicycle. Retrieved from http://ww (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.phys.uri.edu/~tony/bicycle/bikehist.html -
The Ordinary
The Ordinary was much more comfortable to ride than the previous bikes. It was built in 1870 by a man named James Starley. The pedals were still attached to the front wheels. It became a much smoother ride for people because the tires were solid rubber and and there were long spokes on the large front wheel. This machine was the first object called a bicycle. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.phys.uri.edu/~tony/bicycle/bikehist.html -
The Safety Bike
The Safety Bike was invented by James Starley and his family in 1890. This bike was much safer than the previous bikes invented. There was finally strong enough metal to make a chain and a sprocket small and light enough for a human to power. History Timeline of the Bicycle. (n.d.). History Timeline of the Bicycle. Retrieved from http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.phys.uri.edu/~tony/bicycle/bikehist.html -
The Kids Bike
The kids bike was invented just after the first world war I by a couple manufacturers. There names are Mead, Sears Roebuck, and Montgomery Ward. They were designed for kids to do tricks on with a chain, two evenly shaped wheels and a handlebar that could change direction. History Timeline of the Bicycle. (n.d.). History Timeline of the Bicycle. Retrieved from http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html
