Evolution of the Bicycle

By psripadham
  • 1418

    First Human-powered Land Vehicle

    First Human-powered Land Vehicle
    Giovanni Fontana invents a four-wheeled vehicle that uses a rope connected by gears to the wheels.

  • Celerifere

    Comte Mede de Sivrac invents a celerifere, which has two wheels and seat, but no steering or pedals.

  • Laufsmachine

    Karl Drais invents the steerable Laufsmachine.

  • Pedals are added to the Laufsmachine

    It is unknown who did it first. Pierre Michaux, his son Earnest Michaux, or Pierre Llament.

  • Penny Farthing

    James Starley invents the penny farthing.

  • Rover Safety Bicycle

    John Kemp Starely invents the rover safety bicycle with gears, brakes, and a chain.

  • 1933

    Schwinn invents and sells Cruiser bikes.

  • Mountain Bike

    The Mountain bike is created by Joe Breeze.