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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…

Gear Break: Topeak Lineup Stand Max, Fizik Vento Antares R3 saddle, introducing the BlackHeart Gravel Ti, Kogel Bearings unveils the Kolossos ST: Performance without the price tag, tinkerers rejoice: Bike upgrades come to the Zwift Drop Shop and Hover Air drone for capturing your rides!Topeak Lineup Stand Max+According to Topeak:Durable, tubular folding stand for storing and displaying bicycles. A spring-loaded arm stabilizes the rear wheel and adjustable tire roller accepts 20mm road tires up to 3.25″ wide mountain bike tires. Fits most road bikes, mountain bikes, or eBikes.Chuck Pea PEZ sez:If leaning your bike up against a wall isn’t your idea of bike storage (or doesn’t still well with your significant other), the Topeak Lineup Stand Max+ may be just…