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Rover Safety Bicycle, c1885
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Rover Safety Bicycle, c1885
Rover Safety Bicycle, c1885. The design of the present-day bicycle has remained much the same as the Rover safety bicycle, the first embodiment of the modern vehicle, designed by John Kemp Starley. The Ordinary bicycle was popular from early the 1870s to late 1880s, but was unstable due to its large front wheel and small back wheel. With the availability of better materials and improved technology, a safer design of bicycle was produced, and because it was much lower and more stable than the Ordinary bicycle, it became known as the safety bicycle. This example was the first commercially successful chain-driven safety bicycle, introduced by Starley & Sutton of Coventry in 1885
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This print showcases the iconic Rover Safety Bicycle, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized transportation in the late 19th century. Designed by John Kemp Starley, this bicycle marked the birth of the modern vehicle as we know it today. During this era, bicycles were known as Ordinary bicycles due to their unstable design with a large front wheel and small back wheel. However, thanks to advancements in materials and technology, Starley was able to create a safer alternative - the safety bicycle. This particular example is hailed as the first commercially successful chain-driven safety bicycle. The image captures both the concept and innovation behind this remarkable invention. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia, transporting us back to Victorian England where this pioneering mode of transport gained popularity. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of how far transportation has come since then. From its humble beginnings on country roads to becoming an integral part of our daily lives in cities worldwide, bicycles have remained a symbol of freedom and efficiency. This photograph serves as a testament to John Kemp Starley's ingenuity and his contribution to shaping our modern world through his creation - the Rover Safety Bicycle.
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