The Evolution of the Bicycle

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1817

Karl von Drais developed a heavy, steerable, 2 wheeled contraption known as the draisine. It is thought to be the first idea for the bicycle, however, Drais's design did not include pedals, a chain, or brakes. Image and info: https://www.history.com/news/pedal-your-way-through-the-bicycles-bumpy-history

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1860

in the 1860s many french inventors developed prototypes for the first bicycles with pedals. These were the first contraptions to be called bicycles, later they developed odd names and looks such as penny-farthings. Information and image: https://www.history.com/news/pedal-your-way-through-the-bicycles-bumpy-history

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1885

John Kemp Starley developed a safer version of the bicycle, by making the wheels equal sizes and including a drive chain. This model highly resembles the modern Bicycle. Information and image: https://www.history.com/news/pedal-your-way-through-the-bicycles-bumpy-history

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1900

The bicycle became very popular, especially for transportation. They all were now including roller chains, one gear, and brakes Information and image: http://www.bicyclehistory.net/bicycle-history/history-of-bicycle/

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1960

This marked the more eco-conscious era where bikes were starting to be built and sold for cheaper and made out of lighter materials.
Information and image: http://www.bicyclehistory.net/bicycle-history/history-of-bicycle/