Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle. The first bicycle, invented in the early 19th century, had no pedals and was powered by pushing your feet against the ground. It was called a 'hobby horse'. Later, in the 1860s, pedals were added to the front wheel, creating the 'velocipede'. However, this design was quite uncomfortable due to its rigid frame and wooden wheels. It wasn't until the 1880s that the 'safety bicycle' with two equal-sized wheels and a chain drive became popular, making cycling much safer and more efficient. This design is essentially the basis for modern bicycles.
❓ Каким было основное улучшение «безопасного велосипеда» по сравнению с более ранними моделями?
A. У него было более удобное сиденье.
B. Она использовала цепную передачу и колёса одинакового размера.
C. Он работал на паровом двигателе.
D. У него были деревянные колёса для лучшего сцепления.