Velocipede - Wikipedia
WebA velocipede (/ v ə ˈ l ɒ s ə p iː d /) is a human-powered land vehicle with one or more wheels. The most common type of velocipede today is the bicycle . The term was probably first coined by Karl von Drais in French as vélocipède for the French translation of his advertising leaflet for his version of the Laufmaschine , also now called ...
Velocipede | Definition, Bike, History, & Facts | Britannica
Webvelocipede, version of the bicycle reinvented in the 1860s by the Michaux family of Paris. Its iron and wood construction and lack of springs earned it the nickname “boneshaker.” It was driven by pedaling cranks on the front axle.
The Development of the Velocipede | Smithsonian Institution
WebSmithsonian Bicycle Collection The Development of the Velocipede. Social Media Share Tools. Print. The origins of the bicycle are shrouded in mystery. It is not possible to attribute its invention to any single person. Still, what is clear is that the early ancestors of the modern bicycle were in use by the early 1800s.
| National Museum of American History
WebDescription. This velocipede was donated to the Museum in 1971. It is one of the few departures from conventional velocipede construction that achieved any appreciable popularity. The design was invented by Dr. William H. Laubach, of Philadelphia and assigned U.S. Patent 86,235 on 26 January 1869.
Velocipede Bicycle History and Facts - Boneshaker
WebBetween 1817 when Nicéphore Niépce created his first velocipede and 1880 when first “safety bicycles” became highly popular across Europe, bicycle designs were highly varied. Velocipedes created in that period came in many forms – monowheel, unicycle, bicycle, dicycle, tricycle and quadracycle.
The Beginning - Velocipede to Bicycle to Motorized Bicycle to ...
WebJan 11, 2021 · In the summer of 1903, George A. Wyman rode a 200 cc, 1.5-horsepower motored bicycle from San Francisco to New York City, becoming the first person to cross the continent riding a motorized vehicle.
The Benz Velocipede Ruled the Automotive World 125 Years Ago
WebMay 3, 2019 · At launch, the Velocipede weighed approximately 617 pounds, was powered by a single-cylinder engine making 1.5 horsepower, and had a top speed of 12 mph. A two-stage belt transmission allowed it...
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