The Evolution of Bicycles

The Very First Bicycle

Oct 5, 1817

Baron Von Drais invented the Draisine, which was steered by handles and powered by just walking. It was also made completely out of wood.
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The Velocipede

Oct 5, 1858

Pedals are added to the front wheel of the Draisin. It then becomes called the Velocipede.
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Rubber Tires

Oct 5, 1869

Solid rubber tires replace iron velocipede tires and the bicycle term is used.
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Highwheel

Oct 5, 1872

The first high wheel bicycle was invented in Britain.
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Pneumatic Tires

Oct 11, 1889

Pneumatic rubber tires replace solid rubber tires.
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Backpedal brake

Oct 11, 1889

The backpedal brake patented by Daniel Stover.
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Mountain Bike

Oct 11, 1977

The first prototype of the mountain bike was created by Joe Breeze
http://www.ibike.org/library/history-timeline.htm