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Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful “bicyclette” of Englishman Henry Lawson), connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel. Starley’s 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle. Soon the seat tube was added, creating the modern bike’s double-triangle diamond… Continue reading Evolve Bicycles & E

The handlebars connect to the stem that connects to the fork that connects to the front wheel, and the whole assembly connects to the bike and rotates about the steering axis via the headset bearings. Upright handlebars, the norm in Europe and elsewhere until the 1970s, curve gently back toward the rider, offering a natural… Continue reading Evolve Bicycles & E

Our specialty bikes get the same care and attention as our mainstream bikes, delivering our signature quality, performance and value. Specialty bikes include tandem bicycles, folding bicycles, police bikes, and adult tricycles. Mountain bikes are just that, a bike to take to off road into the mountains. These bikes typically have suspension forks and/or rear… Continue reading Evolve Bicycles & E

In addition, bicycle makers adopted the annual model change , which proved very successful. These techniques later enabled skilled metalworkers and mechanics to develop the components used in early automobiles and aircraft. “Let go – but stand by”; Frances Willard learning to ride a bicycle. There are towns in some countries where bicycle culture has… Continue reading Evolve Bicycles & E