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Draisienne (Hobby Horse)
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History of the Bike
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MacMillan Velocipede
First bike that allowed people to ride without having their feet touching the ground. -
Ariel
First bike to have a center steering head that is used in today's bicycles. -
Salvo
DescriptionWas a bike with a lighter frame, spoke wheels, and a highly advanced chain drive. Used a balance gear or double-drive gear wich allowed smoother turning on curves because the outer wheel was able to spin faster than the inner wheel. -
Lawson Model
First bicycle driven by a chain to the rear wheel. The pedals were positioned in between the front and rear wheels, and the pedaling motion was conducted to the rear wheel by a chain. -
Rover
The saddle, handlebars, and crank axle were well balanced, and this established the shape of the bicycle as we know it today. -
Domestic Ordinary Bicycle
DescriptionThe design protects against mud and its design brings to mind an arabesque pattern, and the bicycle's wheels are finished with black lacquer, giving it a luxurious look. -
Fuji Hao
Japanese manufactures started building a similar model under the name Fuji Hao. They modified the 28-inch frames of the English models to fit the smaller frames of the Japenese people. -
Everest Racer
A company that was producing WW2 racing bikes before the war began to produce and manufacture them more frequently. -
Mini Bicycle
One-Piece Frame for both Men and Women and was easy to ride and inexpensive.
