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The First Bicycle
Karl von Drais invented the first bicycle. It had a two wheels, a seat, and handles. This was called the velocipedes. -
Scottish Invention
Kirkpatrick Macmillion invented a system of levers and pedals. Riders would propel the bike with their feet off the ground. -
James Starley
James Starley, a British engineer, invents the penny farthing. -
The Unicycle
The Unicycle is invented! -
The Bicyclette
Henry J. Lawson patents the bicyclette - rear wheel, chain driven -
Rover Safety Bicycle
John Kemp invents the rover safety bicycle in England -
Brakes
Pedal-back brake is patented by Daniel-Stover and William Hance -
Duck Brakes
The duck brakes were invented - located on the front wheel. -
Cruiser bikes
Cruiser bikes were invented and sold by Schwinn. -
Kickstands
Kickstands are developed to keep a bike standing up. -
Mountain Bike
Joe Breeze creates the mountain bike - a bike that can be ridden in different areas. -
Cogs
Cogs are added to the rear gear cluster - speeds increase to 18-24 miles per hour. -
Electric Bikes
The electric bike is invented and the first ever pedelec is invented. The pedelec is an electric bike where pedaling causes the motor to assist the rider. -
ADAPTRAC System
The ADAPTRAC system is created - riders can instantly inflate or deflate tires while riding
