The bicycle is one of the most successful human-powered machines ever invented by man. It is a complex machine composed of many simple machines. How much do you know about these bikes in the world?

The world's first bicycle.

In 1790, the Count of Syfrac in France invented a car with two wooden wheels that walked on the ground, also known as the wooden horse wheel at that time.

The first bicycle with handlebars.

In 1816, Dries, a forester in Karlsruhe, Germany, invented a walking machine that uses a handlebar to control the direction, and obtained a British patent, becoming the originator of the bicycle.

The first two-wheeled bike with pedals.

The front-wheel-drive two-wheeled bicycle invented by French carriage repairman Michel in 1863 is already somewhat close to the modern bicycle, but the front wheel is large.

The earliest bicycles.

In 1883, British mechanic James Staley made great improvements to the bicycle "Hovering Park". This bike is basically close to a modern bike. Therefore, the mechanic is known as the "father of bicycles".

Most expensive bike.

The world's most expensive extreme mountain bike is 24K solid gold and handcrafted. In addition to gold, it is marked with 600 black diamonds totaling 6 carats and sapphires totaling 4.5 carats.

It can be used as an environmentally friendly means of transportation for walking, and more and more people use bicycles as fitness equipment for cycling and hiking. The benefits of cycling.

1. It is good for the body.

Bicycles are one of the best tools for overcoming heart problems. Cycling can also prevent high blood pressure, sometimes more effectively than medication. It also prevents obesity, hardening of the arteries, and makes bones strong.

2. Environmental protection and freedom.

Bicycles are green and environmentally friendly means of transportation. You will feel very free and exhilarated on this two-wheeled bike that pedals under your own power.

3. Exercise the respiratory system.

Cycling can increase lung capacity, promote blood circulation in the body, speed up the metabolism of substances, and enhance people's cardiovascular system and respiratory system.

4. Release the pressure.

You can not only enjoy the scenery along the way, but also make yourself sweat, which has a good effect on releasing pressure and relieving tension.

It saves energy and reduces emissions, protects our environment and homes, and sees a lot of scenery. Also let us not pollute the current environment. Its most important significance is environmental protection.

What is it like to ride a bicycle?

When the mood is good, it is used as a means of transportation to appreciate the scenery along the way, and when the mood is bad, it is a tool to vent anger.