Lisny Abby Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 From land to sky and sea, human’s trip modes have undergone several thousand years’ development with more power modes. For myself, I show special preference to two-wheeled transportation. The followings are some Historical Pictures which is my interest. Hope you can enjoy them as I do. Gig in Roman Silver Coin Roman Chariot in Trajan's Column Pompeii ruins: two-wheeled trolley It seems that I have witnessed that disaster. Maid and horse-drawn vehicle in 18th century PS：The design of bodywork and wheels have been improved greatly. Technical engineer is repairing a medieval gig. In 1770, Sivrac, a French person invented the most primitive bike, with two wheels and without transmission gears. In 1817, a German baron Carl Drais made a wooden wheel vehicle, adding a handlebar to control direction so that people can change the moving direction. In 1874, a truly modern bicycle was born. Lawson, a British man, added a chain and chain wheel to bicycle, enabling the rotation of the rear wheel to go forward.However, it was still not coordinating and stable enough. The derivatives of bicycles have emerged in Europe, and human’s trip modes have entered a personalized era. In 1885, German William Haim Daimler made the world's first motorcycle in its true sense. Concept vehicles: a symbol of human imagination Airwheel self-balancing electric scooter The greatest charm of technology to change lifestyle lies in that it can make us freer and happier, especially the means of transportation adopting clean energy which is simpler and more environmentally friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villac Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I've noticed my evolution to more and more expensive modes of transportation! That included 1, 2, and 4 wheeled vehicles. Thank you for the journey through history. I'll add one more stop: The Roper steam powered velocipede: a 160 lb bike with a working fire and boiler on board! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roper_steam_velocipede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Villac said: I'll add one more stop: The Roper steam powered velocipede: a 160 lb bike with a working fire and boiler on board! ......... which not only allowed you to hot-foot it to work, but roast your nuts on the way ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Science is fast moving. People are getting smarter every day. Just look at this inventor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisny Abby Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 41 minutes ago, SlowMo said: Science is fast moving. People are getting smarter every day. Just look at this inventor. Carry combustion dynamics? Insecurity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Insecurity? He is a fireman...? Looks like a flamethrower, I don't think it actually moves... They seem to reinvent the walking cycle even today, I won't post all those pics...but for children to elderly and some weird ones in-between... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 1 hour ago, MetricUSA said: Insecurity? He is a fireman...? A VERY deaf fireman. That is a pulse jet, anything up to 150Dba of noise right next to his ears. Just a bit louder than standing beside the exhaust of a top fuel dragster while the engine is rev'ed up. Not to mention several feet of flame coming out of the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisny Abby Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 On 2016/5/12 at 0:19 AM, MetricUSA said: Insecurity? He is a fireman...? They seem to reinvent the walking cycle even today, I won't post all those pics...but for children to elderly and some weird ones in-between... understand. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 On 5/12/2016 at 1:36 AM, Lisny Abby said: Carry combustion dynamics? Insecurity. Yes, having the fuel tank between the legs looks very unsafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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