Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to look at the history of the bicycle. Now, many people assume the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, but in fact, a primitive version appeared in the late 18th century in France. This early machine, called a 'celerifere', had no pedals and no steering. You simply pushed it along with your feet. Later, in 1817, a German inventor added a steering mechanism, which made it much easier to control. However, it wasn't until the 1860s that pedals were attached directly to the front wheel, creating the first true bicycle as we know it. So, to sum up, the key improvement in 1817 was the addition of steering, not pedals.
❓ Какое основное усовершенствование было внесено в велосипед в 1817 году?