Bicycle

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First let's discuss the history of the bicycle:

~ originally bike seems still somewhat confusing. Some articles refer to a sketch of a recognized bike made ​​Gian Giacomo Caprotti, a pupil of Leonardo Da Vinci circa 1490's. However, still doubt the authenticity of this sketch, and investigated by the history and culture of Italy. There are still some other recognition of the origin of the bicycle, but it seems so far, a fact recognized the emergence of a bike is enough in the year :

in 1817:

A German named Baron Karl von Drais to create Laufmaschine (engine running), which became known as Draisienne. Draisienne structure is almost entirely made of wood, has steering handlebars, but does not have the pedal to pedal. Draisienne movement patterns the same as when using otopet or skateboard, using a foot pedal instead of the pedal, but directly to the ground ...

The first bike that has the mechanization of spinning wheel created by Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a blacksmith from Scotland. Mechanical movement of the wheels on this bike is similar to the technique on a steam train locomotive. MacMillan idea is then improvised by a Scotsman named Thomas McCall other in 1860.

in 1860 ~ 1865:
The first time Pedal and Crank system was applied to the bike, exactly on the front wheels. Who created this system is still in question, because there are some parties who filed a claim for the idea. What is clear, put the pedal to the front wheels proved not a perfect idea, because it will make motorists driving difficult because of shocks on the wheels due to stroke. Wooden frame was replaced by iron....

design with a rigid frame and steel wheels, and the condition of the rocky roads of the time making this bike is known as Bone-Shaker ..

in 1868 :
The first bike that uses rubber tires and Ball-Bearing used James Moore in a bicycle race was first held.

James Starley, a Frenchman created the first bicycle that uses a very large front wheel, which is known by the name of Penny-Farthing. Penny-Farthing is actually a further development of the Bone-Shaker. Large front wheel that makes the rider to walk longer distances to each rotation, and also a great risk if a sudden stop or glide on derivatives, because the fall would be more pain.

Bicycles are very popular in the 1880s, and is the first bike that gets called Bicycle (two wheels). After all, who bears the name of Mr Bike High (High Bicycle / High Wheeler) precisely one other French named Eugene Meyer,...

1874 :

The first bike to use chains on the rear wheel was created by HJ Lawson.

1878 :

W.H.J. Grout High Wheeler patented a portable version. Some people state that this is the first folding bike in the world. But really the system that was introduced Grout is unloading-pairs (disassemble-able), not fully folding system.

Bicycle Safety in 1885 :

John Kemp Starley introduced the Rover, a Bicycle Safety as a renewal of the High Bicycle dangerous. Bike safety model is equipped with a variety of elements that have a modern bike....

1893: Folding

An American named Michael B. Ryan eventually patented a real folding bike.

1896: Recumbent
Recumbent Bicycle shown first. Recumbent models are the type of bike where the rider can sit back or even lying. Recumbent bikes generally have smaller front wheels than the rear wheels.

1900 ~ 1950
Early 20th century, from 1900 to 1910, the popularity of bicycles unrivaled by the presence of a new technology called a car. In 1920 and later bikes began to be regarded as children's toys rather than a means of transportation. But in this era of the emergence of type Cruiser bike.

Type famous for durability and weight also was introduced by Schwinn in 1933, and became popular in 1940 ~ 1950. Cruiser shape resembles a motorcycle at that time ... it's just that without the motor.

1960 ~ 1973: BMX, lowrider, Race / Road Bike
Bike back in demand as a means of recreation and sports equipment, in addition to transport functions. In this era of bicycle types of BMX (Bicycle motocross) is present in the earth California, USA.

in the early 1960s also saw the beginning development of a lowrider bicycle types can be distinguished from a saddle shape that is generally long and slightly twisted, high and long handlebar, a curvy chrome frame, and various other accessories.

1977: Mountain Bike
The first prototype was developed by Marin Mountain Bikes Co. in San Francisco, USA. Mass production of mountain bikes began in 1981.

and as the development of today's many other technologies, Mass bike with electric propulsion, etc.