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The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

While riding outside, using both a front and rear light can be a great way to see at night or be seen during the day by other road users. However, if lights aren’t needed by law where/when you are riding, when it’s raining, using lights (especially a rear light) is a really good idea due to the reduced visibility and of decreased brightness. But, it’s always a good idea to ensure your bike lights are waterproof to some degree, so to save you the hassle, we’ve comprised a list of the best waterproof bike lights. Best Waterproof Bike Lights IP67 Knog Plug Bike Light Set A user friendly, easy to mount and affordable set of waterproof lights Check Price Read…

Bike lights are some of the most commonly stolen cycling accessories. Most bike lights attach to the bicycle with a simple clasp or clamp that’s easy to detach. That makes them an enticing proposition for thieves.  Read More: Best Rechargeable USB Bike Lights There is a solution, though. Lockable bike lights are fixed to your bicycle with screws and bolts so that they’re nearly impossible to steal. Do Bike Lights Get Stolen? Yes! Bike lights are frequently stolen. This is one of the biggest complaints amongst cyclists. Standard bike lights are easy to detach and can be taken in a matter of minutes. The issue is acute enough that some cyclists carry spare bike lights so that they’re never left…