Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on May 18, 2015 16:54:48 GMT -5
For several years now, I've seen these pics or ones that are similar and have often had questions .....
There's no doubt in my mind that this is an early mode of human powered transportation, but I have doubts as to whether or not it is an early bicycle ..... HELL, I don't even consider it to be a bicycle!
To me, there needs to be pedals/crank/drive chain/sprocket or some type of apparatus that humanly propels the vehicle, other than push it with your feet by making ground contact. At best, this is an early scooter or push bike.
Not a bicycle.
I suppose it could even be conscrued and labeled as an early motorcycle concept , although that is pushing things a little too far. But the human would be the given power to produce momentum of this fine old wooden steed.
Let me know what you guys think?
There's no doubt in my mind that this is an early mode of human powered transportation, but I have doubts as to whether or not it is an early bicycle ..... HELL, I don't even consider it to be a bicycle!
To me, there needs to be pedals/crank/drive chain/sprocket or some type of apparatus that humanly propels the vehicle, other than push it with your feet by making ground contact. At best, this is an early scooter or push bike.
Not a bicycle.
I suppose it could even be conscrued and labeled as an early motorcycle concept , although that is pushing things a little too far. But the human would be the given power to produce momentum of this fine old wooden steed.
Let me know what you guys think?
