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By Greg Hardy
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Gian Giacomo’s bicycle design Modern interpretation
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Karl Baron von Drais (April 29, 1785 – December 10, 1851) German inventor Invented the “hobby horse” The Draisienne 1817
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Aka The Boneshaker Made entirely of wood, but later with metal tires Pedals on the front wheel Only good on indoor tracks
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First to be called “Bike” Ball Bearings Solid rubber tires Hollow-section steel frame Reduced weight Fastest yet Dangerous
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Modern Day High Bike
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Big Wheel Safety Used more by “elegant gentlemen” and ladies Only good for a quick stroll Manufactures finally figured out safety is better then speed Big tire in back, little tire up front Safer then High Bike, but still fast
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Di-Cycle Amphibious (water to land) Josef Cadek Locust Bicycle, folds for trains, busses, etc. $30 Cardboard box Bike 100% recyable Waterproof Light weight Michael Killian’s sideways bike “For when forward is just to boring”
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Backpack bike Hyper Bike by Body Rite
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