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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by Ekaros on Thursday March 21, 2024 @07:47AM (#39777360)
But not the roads very suitable for bicycles. Even modern bikes are not exactly nice on many stone roads. Now remove air-tires and every little bumb will be felt.
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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by ekaryotic on Thursday March 21, 2024 @08:01PM (#39785910)
I've read that penny farthings are great for bad roads though. One article mentioned they lost control and wheeled over a kerb without a murmur. you couldn't do that on a safety bicycle.
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