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Evolution of the bicicle

  • the celerifere

    the celerifere
    Was a very old bike with no pedals or steering. You pretty much had to use your own legs for everything.
  • the draisine

    the draisine
    The draisine had handle bars. Now people could steer. People must have realized it would be better if you could turn. But It still didn't have pedals.
  • human powered cycles

    human powered cycles
    This bike had more than just two wheels. an era of three or for wheels was going around.
  • the velocipede

    the velocipede
    This contraption now has petals added to it. So people could move faster. And moving was also easier.
  • the high wheeler

    the high wheeler
    This bike also known as the penny farthing had one big wheel and one small wheel. This was supposed to increase the speed somehow.
  • The safety bike

    The safety bike
    The safety bycicle had a frame shaped like a diamond. That frame is still used today.
  • the modern bike

    the modern bike
    This is the bike that we have and love today. This bke was made almost perfect.