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History of Bikes

History of Bikes. By: STEVEN ACOSTA Transportation/technology March 28 2011 Core 4. The walking machine.

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History of Bikes

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  1. History of Bikes By: STEVEN ACOSTA Transportation/technology March 28 2011 Core 4

  2. The walking machine • During 1817 Baron von Drais invented a walk machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster: two same-size in-line wheels, the front one steer able, propelled by pushing your feet and the ground, thus rolling yourself and the device forward in a sort of gliding walk. The machine became known as the Draisiene or Hobby Horse. It was made entirely of wood. Bicycles will be helpful for people in the future.

  3. The velocipede or boneshaker • The next appearance of two wheeled riding machine was in 1865, when pedals were applied directly to the front wheel. This machine was known as the Velocipede, but was popularly known as the “Bone Shaker” since it was also made entirely of wood, then later with metal tires, and the combination of these with the cobblestone reads of the day made it very uncomfortable ride.

  4. The High-Wheel Bicycle • In 1870, the first all metal machine appeared called the High-Wheel Bicycle. The high wheel was in the front and one little wheel in the back. Because the rider sat so high above the enter of gravity, if the front wheel was stopped by a stone or rut in the road, the entire machine rotated forward on its front axle, and the rider, with his legs trapped under the handlebars, was dropped un ceremoniously on his head. Thus the term “taking a header” come into being.

  5. TheHigh-Wheel Tricycle • The High-wheel Tricycle had three very large wheels. These machines afforded more dignity to gentlemen like doctors and clergymen. Many mechanical innovations now associated with the automobile were originally invented for tricycles. Rack and pinion steering, the differential and band brakes. The large wheels made it hard to get on and off.

  6. The kids bike • The kids bike introduced just after the first World War by several manufacturers, such as mead, Sear Roebuck, and Montgomery Ward to revitalize the bike industry. These designs, now called ‘’classics’’ included automobile and motorcycle elements to appeal to kids who, presumably, would rather have a motor. If ever a bike needed a motor, this was it.

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