Today's lecture is about 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, creating the 'velocipede'. However, this design was very uncomfortable due to its rigid frame and wooden wheels. It wasn't until the 1880s that the 'safety bicycle' with a chain drive and two equal-sized wheels became popular, making cycling much safer and more accessible to the general public.
❓ Что сделало «безопасный велосипед» более популярным, чем более ранние конструкции?
A. A. У него было более удобное сиденье.
B. B. Он использовал цепной привод и колёса одинакового размера.
C. C. Он был легче и дешевле в производстве.
D. D. У него были педали, прикреплённые к переднему колесу.