Invented by Baron Von Drais in 1817, the 'Dandy Horse' otherwise known as "The Walking Machine." This machine offers support to your behind as well as your chest allowing you to relax in a forward slant position, whilst propelling yourself forward with a gliding motion of the feet. Some may say "it eases walking"
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Willard Sawyer was the first to mass produce velocipede's of varying designs from lightweight racers to 6 seater family machines. His factory opened in 1840, in Dover, Kent, UK which is just a short distance from my home town. Wonderful news!
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The Velocipede (fast foot) was invented in 1865. Known as the Boneshaker, for it was originally made entirely of wood and later the wheels were upgraded to metal rims! This bicycle was available only to those with a posh jacket, beard and or bowlers hat.
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Then in 1870 there was 'The high Wheel' Bicycle, more commonly known as the Penny Farthing.
A great bicycle, fit for all cycling fanatics!
Juuuuussst gotta watch out! any lumps in your path may leave you face down!
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The 1884 Plectocycle or High Wheel Tricycle
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1886 The Rover safety bike changed the image of the bicycle from that of a man's sporting machine to an everyday vehicle available even for women. This new vision for the bicycle was inspired by previous bicycle features such as a smaller front wheel, rear wheel chain drive, pneumatic tires and diamond frame, the bicycle became lighter and easier to ride, with less accidents and more female riders, it also became a huge part of female independence...
Bike POWER!
Since this invention the popularity and diversity has only grown.
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