Evolution of Bicycle

Evolution of Bicycle!!

Do you know how the Present Day Bicycle Came into Existence?

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Bicycle is a pedal-driven steerable machine with high level of influence on the culture, environment, human health and economics.

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1817 – Baron Karl von Drais invented the “Draisienne”, a steerable machine 1830 – Scottist Kirkpatrick invented the “Velocipede” with a system of levers and pedals 1863 – Pierre Michaux added pedals to the design of Draisienne and invented the first commercial Velocipede, popularly known as ‘Bone Shaker’ 1870 – James Starley did innovative engineering to introduce the penny farthing, commonly known as High-Wheel 1879 - Henry.J.Lawson introduced a safety bicycle with rear wheel and chain mechanism known as “Bicyclette” 1889 – Introduction of the “Rover Safety” machine by John Kemp Starley finally completes the evolution cycle of the “Bicycle”

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Draisienne Design of a dandy horse A running machine without pedals and brakes Had an awkward sitting position Faster than the horse driven carts Delivered a bumpy ride

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Velocipede Human powered vehicle fitted with the wheel mechanism Incorporated the power of leg muscles to turn the rear wheels Working pedals fitted to the cranks on the front axle

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Bone Shaker First commercial form of bicycle Pair of pedals to the front wheel A rough ride but with comfortable seating position

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Penny Farthing Higher wheeler for high speeds Designed with larger front wheel and small rear wheel Increased velocity ratio Greater shock absorption Reduced mechanical advantage

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Bicyclette Rear driven cycle Developed chain mechanism for smooth rolling

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Bicycle Introduction of Rover Safety Machine, the present day Bicycle Cycle redesigning for safety reasons Both the wheels of equal size, a well developed chain mechanism, and gears The age old bicycle manufacturers like Charles E. Duryea, Colonel Albert A. Pope, and Orville Wright made all attempts towards refinement of the bicycle

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The Present Day Bicycle Group cycling near me and away seen on the roads today are all inventions of 1889 Innovations and advancements have changed the concept and meaning too The joy of riding a cycle remains the same The experience with the present day cycle takes a smooth transformation from riding a bicycle to riding a bike.

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