| Evolution of bicycle commenced in 1818 with push | | | | mail delivery, used by military for troup movement, and |
| bikes or hobby horses which were like a wooden | | | | it also became a source of recreation. |
| frame supported by two in-line wheels and the rider | | | | With an advent of technology and modern materials, |
| used to push it with his feet while navigating the front | | | | various types of bicycles are launched in the market. |
| wheel. Then in 1839 it was refined, as a mechanical | | | | There is a range of utility bicycles, racing bicycles, |
| crank drive was added to the rear wheel. | | | | mountain bicycles, BMX bicycles and many more. One |
| A new design of bicycle marked its beginning in 1850s | | | | can select the type of bicycle according to his |
| and 1860s when Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre | | | | requirement in terme of functions, number of riders, etc. |
| Lallement placed pedals on an enlarged front wheel. It | | | | A rider rides the bicycle by keeping it upright so that |
| was made of wrought iron and wood with mounted | | | | the centre of gravity remain on its wheels. He leans |
| wire spiked wheels with solid rubber tires on a tubular | | | | while taking a turn by turning the handlebars with his |
| steel frame. But this designed faced problem of very | | | | hands. He uses brakes in order to stop, as the brakes |
| high seat and uneven distribution of weight. | | | | applies stopping force to the front wheels. It is the |
| Subsequently, these problems were solved to some | | | | most energy-efficient means of transportation, as it |
| extent by reducing the front wheel diameter, adding | | | | requires very low energy to ride in a slow speed and |
| gears to attain enough speed, setting the seat in the | | | | transmits 99% of energy of a rider to the wheels. |
| middle, etc. But it faced major problem with the front | | | | With an influx of technology and innovatios, the |
| wheel, as both pedal and steer were attached to it. | | | | designing of bicycles has remarkably changed. There |
| Then J.K. Starley, J.H. Lawson and Shergold connected | | | | are different models for men and women, racing and |
| the pedals with the back wheel with chain drive | | | | ordinary rides, cargo carriers and circus use. Each |
| system to reduce the problem. Those bicycles were | | | | model has its own unique features in order to meet |
| given a name of safety bicycles or dwarf safeties, as | | | | the exclusive requirements of the rider like gears for |
| they had lower seats with equal distribution of weight. | | | | racing riders, cushioned saddles for short distance |
| Golden age of bicycles began in 1890s, since new | | | | riders, disc brakes for off-road riders, etc. |
| innovations made these bicycles more comfortable. | | | | The use of bicycle has not only improved man`s day |
| Pneumatic tire was an invention of Scotsman John | | | | to day life, but also contributed for better environment |
| Boyd Dunlop in 1888 and then only freewheel was | | | | because cycling doesn`t cause polllution. Moreover, it |
| developed. Subsequently, coastal brakes were | | | | has positive effects on one`s health. Manufacturing of |
| invented in 1898. This period also marked the | | | | bicycles has led to the deveopment of other industries |
| introduction of derailleur gears and hand operated | | | | also like composition of ball bearings, sprockets, |
| cable-pull brakes. Soon it became world wide famous | | | | washers, etc., as many companies make frames of |
| due to its high utility in alsmost every field. It was used | | | | bicycles and buy other parts from other companies. |
| in India to distribute milk in houses, used by postman for | | | | |