Velocipede
Land Transport

Velocipede

19th century

Pedal-driven velocipedes connected the rider's effort directly to a wheel. Stiff frames and early wheel construction earned some examples the nickname 'boneshaker', marking a stage in the development of the bicycle.

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Pedal-driven velocipedes connected the rider's effort directly to a wheel. Stiff frames and early wheel construction earned some examples the nickname 'boneshaker', marking a stage in the development of the bicycle.

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Historical photograph, illustration or documented physical example; the source caption identifies the depicted object.

Image: Velocipedes.png
Creator: F. A. Brockhaus
License: Public domain

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