A bicycle, also known as a cycle or pedal cycle, is either a human Powered or motor-driven, pedal-operated, two-wheel bicycle, with two wheels connected to a fixed frame on one side. A bicycle rider is commonly known as a biker, or bicycle rider. Bicyclists typically use their bicycles to make trips around town, across country, or just for leisure and fitness purposes.
Early bicycles, or saddles, were simple two-wheeled affairs that evolved into much more complex and comfortable devices after people began riding them in earnest. When English Commoners (and others) first began riding these simple two-wheeled machines, they found that, while traveling, they could not keep up and would eventually give up the use of their bicycles. They switched over to more comfortable two-wheeled wicker chairs instead. The French were also famous for having great success with their two-wheeled, fixed wheel bicycles. It was Louis Levis who is credited with the first bicycle model, the velocipede, in 1847.
The bicycle model that we have today is much closer to its original design than you might think. The major advancement came about with the development of the bicycle seat. Early bicycle models were made with the rider sitting directly on a wooden frame with one wheel attached. This meant that the person riding the bicycle was actually’Riding’directly’to the pump. It was very uncomfortable and restricted the cyclist’s movement.
In the late 19th century, however, bicycle manufacturers began to experiment with a new bicycle model known as the velocipede. This bicycle model was equipped with a handlebar that mounted on the handlebar hub. This allowed the rider to have a more ergonomic position while still riding. Because of this innovative seat-mounted handlebar stem, the cyclist was able to rest his or her feet firmly on the ground while riding and without having to remove the pedals.
After the seating mechanism was refined, bicycle models began to be fitted with fixed bicycle wheels that rolled directly over a series of large wheels that had been welded to the bicycle frame. These large wheels gave the cyclists better stability and less chance of falling. The front wheel was also attached to a chain that was attached to the pedal crank. This type of bicycle was much heavier than any other style. However, many bicycle enthusiasts were always looking for ways to improve the bicycle and make it more user-friendly.
A new type of bicycle was introduced called the sleigh bicycle. Sleigh bicycles featured a single fixed wheel at the front with two fixed wheels at the back. This bicycle model was much lighter than the velocipede model, making it easier for riders to keep up with their traveling speed. The sleigh bicycle became very popular among bikers because it provided them with an easy to handle, stable bicycle with a lower profile.