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In the early 1860s the first true bicycle was created in Paris, France, by attaching rotary cranks and pedals to the front wheel hub of a dandy-horse. The Olivier brothers recognized the commercial potential of this invention, and set up a partnership with blacksmith and bicycle maker Pierre Michaux, using Michaux's name, already famous among enthusiasts of the new sport, for the company.
By the late 1970s Miyata began using the same names, writing out the numeric names (e.g., Miyata Seven Ten). Generally, [citation needed] 90 and 100 series were sports/entry level bicycles. 200 and 600 series and the 1000 model were touring bicycles, with the level of bicycle increasing with first digit in the series. In general, a 200 series ...
A tourist rental quadricycle: Quadricycle International Q-Cycle-6 [1] A Rhoades Car 4W2P 4-Wheel Bike parked on a Canadian urban street. A quadracycle (also spelled quadricycle) is a four-wheeled human-powered land vehicle. It is also referred to as a quadcycle, pedal car or four-wheeled bicycle amongst other terms.
Gitane is a French manufacturer of bicycles based in Machecoul, France; the name "Gitane" means gypsy woman. The brand was synonymous with French bicycle racing from the 1960s through the mid-1980s, sponsoring riders such as Jacques Anquetil (1963–1965), Lucien Van Impe (1974–1976), Bernard Hinault (1975–1983), Laurent Fignon (1982–1988), and Greg LeMond (1981–1984).
1903 – A California motorized bicycle ridden by George Wyman became the first motor vehicle to cross the North American continent. [10] 1903 – 1962 The "Shaw Manufacturing Co." of Galesburg, Kansas advertises a 241cc chain-drive engine kit (1903–1915) for motorizing a bicycle in "Popular Mechanics" magazine for $90.
Here are some of the era's most iconic TV vehicles. Others, however, had scenes snatched by planes, trains and automobiles. 29 Legendary Vehicles From '70s and '80s TV Shows
1980s cars (11 C, 585 P) M. Military vehicles introduced in the 1980s (121 P) Motorcycles introduced in the 1980s (10 C, 4 P) S. 1980s ships (11 C, 9 P)
The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Taos are recent examples of new cars, trucks and SUVs named after American destinations. Why automakers are naming vehicles after American ...