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 pushed along by the rider's feet. It was called a 'hobby horse.' Later, in the 1860s, pedals were added to the front wheel, leading to the 'penny-farthing' with its large front wheel. However, this design was dangerous because riders often fell off. 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 accessible to the general public.
❓ ¿Qué hacía peligrosa a la bicicleta de rueda alta?
A. A. No tenía frenos.
B. B. Su gran rueda delantera causaba caídas frecuentes.