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  1. safety bicycle
    bicycle that has two wheels of equal size
    These models were known as dwarf safeties, or safety bicycles, for their lower seat height and better weight distribution.
  2. rubber tire
    a tire consisting of a rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  3. velocipede
    any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  4. computer-aided design
    software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  5. hand-operated
    operated by hand
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  6. ball bearing
    bearings containing small metal balls
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  7. bicycle
    a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  8. 1890s
    the decade from 1890 to 1899
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  9. recognizably
    to a recognizable degree
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  10. pneumatic
    relating to or using air or a similar gas
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  11. 1860s
    the decade from 1860 to 1869
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  12. sprocket
    tooth on the rim of gear wheel
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  13. bicyclist
    a person who rides a bike
    A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist.
  14. pedal
    a lever that is operated with the foot
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  15. in tandem
    with one beside or behind the other
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  16. Scotsman
    a native or inhabitant of Scotland
    Several inventions followed using rear wheel drive, the best known being the rod-driven velocipede by Scotsman Thomas McCall in 1869.
  17. Coventry
    an industrial city in central England
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  18. wheel
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  19. turn of the century
    the period from about ten years before to ten years after a new century
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  20. usher in
    bring into being or mark the beginning of
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  21. coaster
    someone who coasts
    This refinement led to the 1890s invention[9] of coaster brakes.
  22. cycling
    the sport of traveling on a two-wheeled vehicle
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  23. machinist
    a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  24. cyclist
    a person who rides a bike
    A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist.
  25. specialize
    become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  26. Mannheim
    a city in southwestern Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers
    It was introduced by Drais to the public in Mannheim in summer 1817 and in Paris in 1818.[4]
  27. grading
    evaluation of performance by assigning a score
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  28. tire
    lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  29. gearing
    wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  30. sewing machine
    a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  31. tubular
    constituting a tube; having hollow tubes
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  32. mainstay
    a prominent supporter
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  33. crank
    rotate with a crank
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  34. brakes
    a device that works to slow a motor vehicle
    This refinement led to the 1890s invention[9] of coaster brakes.
  35. proliferation
    a rapid increase in number
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  36. configuration
    an arrangement of parts or elements
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  37. necessitate
    require as useful, just, or proper
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  38. tandem
    an arrangement of objects or persons one behind another
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  39. also known as
    as known or named at another time or place
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  40. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  41. attach to
    be part of
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  42. allow for
    make a possibility or provide opportunity for
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  43. bike
    a two-wheeled vehicle that is moved by foot pedals
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  44. powered
    (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  45. craze
    state of violent mental agitation
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  46. forerunner
    something that precedes something or someone
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  47. brake
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
    This refinement led to the 1890s invention[9] of coaster brakes.
  48. usher
    someone employed to conduct others
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  49. invent
    come up with after a mental effort
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  50. Turner
    English landscape painter whose treatment of light and color influenced the French impressionists (1775-1851)
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  51. automobile
    a motor vehicle with four wheels
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  52. introduce
    bring something new to an environment
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  53. originate
    come into existence; take on form or shape
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  54. prototype
    a standard or typical example
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  55. astride
    with one leg on each side
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  56. Golden Age
    (classical mythology) the first and best age of the world, a time of ideal happiness, prosperity, and innocence; by extension, any flourishing and outstanding period
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  57. efficiently
    in a manner that wastes no time or effort
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  58. triangle
    a three-sided polygon
    Soon, the seat tube was added, creating the double-triangle diamond frame of the modern bike.
  59. wheeled
    having wheels; often used in combination
    (Although without pneumatic tires the ride of the smaller wheeled bicycle would be much rougher than that of the larger wheeled variety.)
  60. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
    They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.[where?]
  61. rider
    a traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  62. dwarf
    a person who is markedly small
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  63. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  64. steer
    be a guiding or motivating force or drive
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  65. frame
    the internal structure that gives an artifact its shape
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  66. gear
    a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  67. regard as
    look on as or consider
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  68. farthing
    a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  69. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  70. specialized
    developed or designed for a particular activity or function
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  71. invention
    the act of making something new
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  72. sew
    create (clothes) with cloth
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  73. historically
    throughout the past
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  74. drive
    operate or control a vehicle
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  75. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  76. dandy
    very good
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  77. enabling
    providing legal power or sanction
    Soon after, the rear freewheel was developed, enabling the rider to coast.
  78. buggy
    a small lightweight carriage
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  79. 19th
    coming next after the eighteenth in position
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  80. Pierre
    capital of the state of South Dakota
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  81. chain
    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  82. featured
    made a highlight; given prominence
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  83. advertise
    make publicity for; try to sell
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  84. enlarge
    make bigger
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  85. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  86. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  87. courier
    a person who carries a message
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  88. rover
    someone who leads a wandering, unsettled life
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  89. racing
    the sport of engaging in contests of speed
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  90. stimulated
    emotionally aroused
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  91. developed
    being changed over time, as to be stronger or more complete
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  92. vehicle
    a conveyance that transports people or objects
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  93. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  94. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  95. steering
    the act of guiding or showing the way
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  96. bring to
    return to consciousness
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  97. attach
    be in contact with
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  98. fitness
    the quality of being suitable
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  99. driven
    compelled forcibly by an outside agency
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  100. refinement
    the result of improving something
    This refinement led to the 1890s invention[9] of coaster brakes.
  101. worldwide
    spanning or extending throughout the entire world
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  102. inventor
    someone who is the first to think of or make something
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  103. rear
    the side of an object that is opposite its front
    Several inventions followed using rear wheel drive, the best known being the rod-driven velocipede by Scotsman Thomas McCall in 1869.
  104. manufactured
    produced in a large-scale industrial operation
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  105. flourish
    grow vigorously
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  106. solved
    explained or answered
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  107. modern
    ahead of the times
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  108. unsuccessful
    having failed in achieving an intended result
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  109. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  110. sewing
    joining or attaching by stitches
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  111. widespread
    widely circulated or diffused
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  112. toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  113. distribution
    the act of spreading or apportioning
    These bicycles were difficult to ride due to their very high seat and poor weight distribution.
  114. reducing
    any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  115. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  116. design
    the act of working out the form of something
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  117. seat
    any support where you can sit
    These bicycles were difficult to ride due to their very high seat and poor weight distribution.
  118. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  119. enlarged
    as of a photograph; made larger
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  120. operate
    perform as expected when applied
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  121. solve
    find the answer to or understand the meaning of
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  122. rubber
    an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  123. aided
    having help; often used as a combining form
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  124. ride
    sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
    A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist.
  125. grade
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  126. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  127. mount
    go up, advance, or increase
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  128. basic
    reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  129. mounted
    assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  130. manufacture
    put together out of artificial or natural components
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  131. diameter
    the length of a straight line through the center of a circle
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  132. Frenchman
    a person of French nationality
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  133. devices
    an inclination or desire
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  134. tube
    a hollow cylindrical shape
    Soon, the seat tube was added, creating the double-triangle diamond frame of the modern bike.
  135. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  136. adopt
    take into one's family
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  137. effected
    settled securely and unconditionally
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  138. adapted
    changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  139. rod
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    Several inventions followed using rear wheel drive, the best known being the rod-driven velocipede by Scotsman Thomas McCall in 1869.
  140. creation
    the act of starting something for the first time
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  141. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  142. mechanical
    using tools or devices
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  143. transport
    move something or somebody around
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  144. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  145. diamond
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
    Soon, the seat tube was added, creating the double-triangle diamond frame of the modern bike.
  146. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  147. upright
    in a vertical position; not sloping
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  148. nephew
    a son of your sibling
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  149. penny
    a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  150. advancing
    moving forward
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  151. cable
    a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  152. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  153. factory
    a plant with facilities for manufacturing
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  154. front
    the side that is forward or prominent
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  155. Englishman
    a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  156. add
    join or combine or unite with others
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  157. safety
    being certain that adverse effects will not be caused
    These models were known as dwarf safeties, or safety bicycles, for their lower seat height and better weight distribution.
  158. reduce
    make smaller
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  159. century
    a period of 100 years
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  160. Douglas
    United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  161. improve
    to make better
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  162. prior
    earlier in time
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  163. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    These bicycles were difficult to ride due to their very high seat and poor weight distribution.
  164. use
    put into service
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  165. advertising
    the business of drawing attention to goods and services
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  166. enable
    provide the means to perform some task
    Soon after, the rear freewheel was developed, enabling the rider to coast.
  167. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    However, having to both pedal and steer via the front wheel remained a problem.
  168. widely
    to a great degree
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  169. wire
    ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  170. improved
    become or made better in quality
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  171. ordinary
    lacking special distinction, rank, or status
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  172. partner
    a person who is a member of a cooperative relationship
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  173. originally
    with reference to the origin or beginning
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  174. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  175. push
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  176. Atlantic
    the 2nd largest ocean
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  177. Thomas
    the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  178. baron
    a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  179. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  180. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  181. describe
    give a statement representing something
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  182. application
    the action of putting something into operation
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  183. detail
    a small part considered separately from the whole
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  184. become
    come into existence
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  185. role
    the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  186. industrial
    of or relating to commercial enterprise
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  187. roads
    a partly sheltered anchorage
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  188. wooden
    made or consisting of or employing wood
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  189. supported
    held up or having the weight borne especially from below
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  190. tour
    a route all the way around a particular place or area
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  191. together with
    in conjunction with; combined
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  192. create
    bring into existence
    Soon, the seat tube was added, creating the double-triangle diamond frame of the modern bike.
  193. agent
    a representative who acts on behalf of others
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  194. known
    apprehended with certainty
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  195. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  196. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  197. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or irregularities
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  198. basis
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  199. pull
    apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  200. ball
    an object with a spherical shape
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  201. shape
    a perceptual structure
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  202. sale
    the general activity of selling
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  203. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  204. attached
    being joined in close association
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  205. key
    metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  206. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  207. solid
    not soft or yielding to pressure
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  208. race
    a contest of speed
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  209. James
    disciple of Jesus
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  210. adopted
    purposefully chosen or acquired
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  211. track
    a line or route along which something travels or moves
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  212. addressed
    (of mail) marked with a destination
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  213. wood
    the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  214. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
    In 1888, Scotsman John Boyd Dunlop introduced the first practical pneumatic tire, which soon became universal.
  215. steel
    an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
    It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire-spoked wheels with solid rubber tires.
  216. fault
    an imperfection in an object or machine
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  217. sales
    income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  218. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  219. addition
    the arithmetic operation of summing
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  220. setting
    the physical position of something
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  221. fail
    be unable
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  222. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  223. smaller
    small or little relative to something else
    (Although without pneumatic tires the ride of the smaller wheeled bicycle would be much rougher than that of the larger wheeled variety.)
  224. soon
    in the near future
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  225. details
    true confidential information
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  226. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  227. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
    (Although without pneumatic tires the ride of the smaller wheeled bicycle would be much rougher than that of the larger wheeled variety.)
  228. several
    of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  229. practical
    guided by experience and observation rather than theory
    In 1888, Scotsman John Boyd Dunlop introduced the first practical pneumatic tire, which soon became universal.
  230. horse
    solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  231. height
    distance from the base of something to its top
    These models were known as dwarf safeties, or safety bicycles, for their lower seat height and better weight distribution.
  232. region
    the extended spatial location of something
    They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.[where?]
  233. principal
    main or most important
    They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.[where?]
  234. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  235. type
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  236. production
    the act or process of making something
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  237. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  238. double
    consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
    Soon, the seat tube was added, creating the double-triangle diamond frame of the modern bike.
  239. comfort
    a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  240. using
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone
    Several inventions followed using rear wheel drive, the best known being the rod-driven velocipede by Scotsman Thomas McCall in 1869.
  241. advance
    move forward
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  242. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  243. Britain
    a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  244. club
    a formal association of people with similar interests
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  245. increased
    made greater in size or amount or degree
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  246. larger
    large or big relative to something else
    (Although without pneumatic tires the ride of the smaller wheeled bicycle would be much rougher than that of the larger wheeled variety.)
  247. twice
    two times
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  248. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  249. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  250. earlier
    more early than; most early
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  251. described
    represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  252. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  253. golden
    made from or covered with gold
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  254. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  255. services
    performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  256. mean
    denote or connote
    They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.[where?]
  257. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  258. French
    of or pertaining to France or the people of France
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  259. iron
    a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element
    The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (historically known as an "ordinary bicycle", a retronym, since there was then no other kind).[5]
  260. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  261. Henry
    a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
    J. K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[7] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel.
  262. early
    at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  263. aid
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  264. coast
    the shore of a sea or ocean
    Soon after, the rear freewheel was developed, enabling the rider to coast.
  265. England
    a division of the United Kingdom
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  266. ways
    structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  267. played
    (of games) engaged in
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  268. usually
    under normal conditions
    Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry, England,[8] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.
  269. means
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.[where?]
  270. regard
    the condition of being honored or respected
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  271. billion
    one thousand million items or units in the United States
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  272. police
    the force of policemen and officers
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  273. company
    an institution created to conduct business
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  274. sit
    take a seat
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  275. both
    equally or alike
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  276. changed
    made or become different in nature or form
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  277. terms
    status with respect to the relations between people or groups
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  278. service
    an act of help or assistance
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  279. lower
    move something or somebody to a lower position
    These models were known as dwarf safeties, or safety bicycles, for their lower seat height and better weight distribution.
  280. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  281. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
  282. difficult
    requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish
    These bicycles were difficult to ride due to their very high seat and poor weight distribution.
  283. due
    that which is deserved or owed
    These bicycles were difficult to ride due to their very high seat and poor weight distribution.
  284. remain
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    However, having to both pedal and steer via the front wheel remained a problem.
  285. first
    preceding all others in time or space or degree
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  286. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  287. uncle
    the brother of your father or mother
    His uncle, Josiah Turner, together with business partner James Starley used this as a basis for the 'Coventry Model' in what became Britain's first cycle factory.[6]
  288. lead
    take somebody somewhere
    This refinement led to the 1890s invention[9] of coaster brakes.
  289. Paris
    (Greek mythology) the prince of Troy who abducted Helen from her husband Menelaus and provoked the Trojan War
    It was introduced by Drais to the public in Mannheim in summer 1817 and in Paris in 1818.[4]
  290. summer
    the warmest season of the year
    It was introduced by Drais to the public in Mannheim in summer 1817 and in Paris in 1818.[4]
  291. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Several inventions followed using rear wheel drive, the best known being the rod-driven velocipede by Scotsman Thomas McCall in 1869.
  292. slowly
    without speed
    Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders.
  293. private
    confined to particular persons or groups
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  294. German
    of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
    Being the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem, the Draisienne, Laufmaschine, or dandy horse, invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the forerunner of the modern bicycle.
  295. foot
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  296. know
    be cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  297. single
    existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  298. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  299. bear
    be pregnant with
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  300. military
    the armed forces of a nation
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  301. son
    a male human offspring
    Michaux' son on velocipede 1868
    Thomas McCall in 1869 on his velocipedeIn the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel (the velocipede).
  302. also
    in addition
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  303. especially
    to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  304. society
    an extended group having a distinctive cultural organization
    The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods.
  305. however
    in whatever way or manner
    However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
  306. far
    at or to or from a great distance in space
    The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back.
  307. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to efficiently use the power available.
  308. spoke
    a rod joining the hub of a wheel to the rim
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  309. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  310. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  311. many
    a large number of the persons or things being discussed
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  312. road
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  313. year
    the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  314. change
    become different in some particular way
    The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2]
  315. late
    at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the widespread advertising, production, and use of these devices.
  316. play
    engage in recreational activities rather than work
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  317. bring
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    In 1868 a Michaux cycle was brought to Coventry, England by Rowley Turner, sales agent of the Coventry Sewing Machine Company (which soon became the Coventry Machinist Company).
  318. age
    how long something has existed
    Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles.
  319. person
    a human being
    A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist.
  320. call
    utter a sudden loud cry
    A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist.
  321. John
    disciple of Jesus
    In 1888, Scotsman John Boyd Dunlop introduced the first practical pneumatic tire, which soon became universal.
  322. turn
    move around an axis or a center
    By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.
  323. speak
    use language
    Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.[3]
  324. line
    a length between two points
    Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.
  325. number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
    Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.[1]
  326. form
    a perceptual structure
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  327. behind
    in or to or toward the rear
    A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
  328. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
    They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
  329. years
    a prolonged period of time
    Another French inventor by the name of Douglas Grasso had a failed prototype of Pierre Lallement's bicycle several years earlier.
  330. public
    not private
    It was introduced by Drais to the public in Mannheim in summer 1817 and in Paris in 1818.[4]
Created on Tue Apr 12 14:49:09 EDT 2011

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