Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to look at 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. Later, in the 1860s, pedals were added to the front wheel, but this design was very unstable. The so-called 'penny-farthing' with a large front wheel appeared in the 1870s, which allowed greater speed but was dangerous. It wasn't until the 1880s that the 'safety bicycle' with a chain drive and two equal-sized wheels became popular, making cycling accessible to more people, especially women.
❓ ¿Cuál era la principal desventaja de la bicicleta penny-farthing?
A. A) Era demasiado lento para montar.
B. B) Era difícil mantener el equilibrio y peligroso.