Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle. Now, many people believe the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, but its origins actually go back further. The first two-wheeled vehicle, called a 'celerifere', appeared in France in the 1790s. However, it had no pedals or steering. In 1817, a German inventor, Karl von Drais, added a steering mechanism, creating the 'draisine'. Later, in the 1860s, pedals were added to the front wheel in France. Interestingly, the modern chain-driven bicycle with equal-sized wheels was developed in England during the 1880s, which made cycling much safer and more efficient.
❓ ¿Cuál fue la principal mejora de la bicicleta desarrollada en Inglaterra durante la década de 1880?
A. A. Añadió un mecanismo de dirección.
B. B. Introdujo los pedales en la rueda delantera.
C. C. Usaba una transmisión por cadena con ruedas de igual tamaño.