BIKE GOOD VS BIKE BADThe bicycle, as we know it today, has a fascinating evolution that began in the 19th century. Although the first attempts to create a two-wheeled vehicle date back to the late 18th century, the first practical design appeared in 1817 by German inventor Karl Drais. This vehicle, called the "draisine" or "walking machine," had no pedals; it was powered by pushing the feet against the ground.
In 1860, Frenchman Pierre Michaux added pedals to a larger front wheel, creating the famous "velocipede" or "boneshaker," so named because of how uncomfortable it was on cobblestone roads. Later, in the 1870s, the "penny-farthing" emerged, a bicycle with a huge front wheel and a much smaller rear one.
The modern bicycle began to take shape in the 1880s with the invention of the "safety bicycle," which had equal-sized wheels and a chain system to drive the rear wheel. This made it much more stable and accessible. In 1888, John Dunlop invented inflatable tires, which significantly improved rider comfort.
Since then, the bicycle has evolved in design and materials, becoming one of the most popular and sustainable modes of transportation in the world, used for both leisure and daily commuting.
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