Reynolds History of Bicycles

  • wood bike

    This bike was built out of wood. Designed by Leonardo De Vinci and built by Monsieur Sivrac. No pedals and no steering.
  • Hobby Horse

    Hobby Horse
    No pedals but it could steer. made by Baron Von Drais
  • Had pedals & steered

    Had pedals & steered
    had pedals that turned the wheel as the pedals were pushed back and fourth.
  • front wheel

    front wheel
    Pedals on the front wheel. made by Pierre Lallement
  • Bicycle

    Bicycle
    Built with stronger metal. front wheel was large and back wheel was small.
  • Ladies bike

    Ladies bike
    Early 1880s. Built mainly for the ladies
  • (LAW) The League of American Wheelman

    The first bicycle club was formed.
  • Chain and sprocket

    Chain and sprocket
    Late 1880s. a chain and sprocket was added
  • Susan B. Anthony

    Said The bicycle had done more for the emancipation of women than anything else in the world.
  • The kids bike

    The kids bike
    14 year old kids did tricks that we do now with a 65 pound bike.
  • BSA racing Bicycle

    Henry ford purchased this 10 speed bike.
  • 3 speed

    This was a 3 speed which had pedals and handles bars to turn.
  • Mountain bike

    This was sold by mass production
  • BMX bike

    BMX bike
    These bikes are used for racing and to perform tricks.