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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by labster on Thursday March 21, 2024 @03:30AM (#39775696)
Access to rubber from the tropics also seems relevant.
Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by tokai on Thursday March 21, 2024 @05:31AM (#39776432)
Rubber is also not needed. Leather and springs will do the job.

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