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The history of the bicycle

By Octurne
  • The first bicycle is crated in 1817

    The first bicycle is crated in 1817

    Some people say that the wheel was the first great invention. But can you imagine
    bicycle wheels without rubber tyres? Karl Drais invented the first bicycle in 1817.
  • In 1860 rubber wheels were created.

    In 1860 rubber wheels were created.

    The first bicycle was made of wood. There weren’t any pedals. Cycling was very
    uncomfortable. By the 1860s, some bicycle tyres were made of rubber. But the rubber
    was very hard.
  • In 1871 the "high wheel bicycle" was created

    In 1871 the "high wheel bicycle" was created

    In 1871, Eugène Meyer invented the “high wheel bicycle”. It was a bicycle with two
    wheels, but the front wheel was bigger than the back wheel.
  • In 1885, bicycles similar to those of today were created.

    In 1885, bicycles similar to those of today were created.

    John Starley changed the bicycle in 1885 with the Rover safety bicycle. This bike looked
    similar to the bicycles of today. They moved on two wheels of the same size. A low
    seat between the wheels made the bike easier to ride.
  • In 1888, rubber tires were created.

    In 1888, rubber tires were created.

    In 1888, John Dunlop invented a type of tyre for his son’s bicycle. Dunlop tyres were made of rubber, but they had a tube of air inside. These tyres made cycling more comfortable.
  • Nowadays, bicycles are more resistant than before.

    Nowadays, bicycles are more resistant than before.

    Today, new materials make bikes stranger, faster and lighter than before.