You can’t imagine a future without your bike—your most trusted companion that never lets you down, right? Well, it’s a good thing you didn’t live 200 years ago, because then, bicycles were merely an idea. However, if you lived 199 years ago, you would’ve been in luck! Well, kind of.
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In 1817, the first bicycle (called the draisienne) was invented. It shouldn’t even be considered a bicycle since it only allowed you to walk faster. The draisienne consisted of handlebars, a seat, and two wheels. Pedals? Forget about those! Pedals weren’t invented until half a century later. With the draisienne, you glided to work. Thankfully, over the next two centuries, the bicycle evolved into what it is today:- 1880s: Hello, air-filled tires! Goodbye, rubber tires.
- 1940s: Built-in kickstand? Yes, please.
- 1980s: Mountain bike makeover? Thanks for spurring the remodel, extreme sports!
- 2016: Your Thomson Elite 275 Bike is waiting for its first adventure. Buy today!
