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The bicycle was a major mobility breakthrough in the 19th century. The original eco-friendly commute.

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19th-century bicycle designs evolved from early “velocipedes” to safer chain-driven models by the 1880s. Bikes enabled affordable personal travel at 10–20 km/h without horses, transforming commuting and recreation.

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