The earliest #bicycles had pedals attached to their front wheel. These bicycles had a massive front wheel and a tiny rear #wheel .They were not safe and the rider was always at a safety risk due to his height off the ground. They were difficult to mount and were only ridden by enthusiasts during the 1870s .
The chain driven bicycles appeared first in #London in 1885 (designer #JKStarley).
They had a smaller front wheel, as the pedals were now attached via chain to the rear wheel. The overall height of this bicycle was substantially lower and they became easier to mount.
By the #1890s, the funny old bicycle with huge front wheel was part of #history.
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