BICYCLES
A great machine to ride
And also a great mechanical
work of art !
A PRESENTATION BY
DIVYA SINGH
KRITI SACHDEVA
JESSICA SAWHNEY
ISHITA GAUTAM
HEENA TANEJA
WHY????
BICYCLE ORIGINATED
THE INVENTION OF BICYCLE
1817-BIRTH OF BICYCLE
1839
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1878
1879
1879
1880
1885
1890
1892
1928
1947
1948
1956
1965
1970
1980
1990
2000
AND
NOW.............
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WHAT IS A BICYCLE MADE UP OF?
HOW DOES IT WORK ! ?
CHAIN WHEELS
•They are the
gears at the
front
•Most bikes have
2-3 such wheels
FREEWHEEL
It is attached
to the rear
wheel.
DERAILLEURS
•A cycle has a
front and rear
derailleaurs
•used to change
gears
Thus, we know that a bicycle is
the simplest form of
mechanical transport!
Benefits of Cycling
BETTER HEALTH
• BETTER ENVIRONMENT
• SAVES MONEY
• CLOSE TO NATURE
Why don’t we use bicycles in our
daily life?
A SURVEY
Issues with cycle commuting
Safety
Space limit
Cycling lane
Exposure to pollution
Status symbol
THE DESIGN SOLUTION
We look forward to your
support as well as suggestions
and comments on our design…
THANK YOU
Sources:
www.Howstuffworks.com
www.exploratorium.edu
DK Family encyclopedia
Special thanks to
Mr . Rudrajit Bose
Special thanks to
The public of Galleria
Mall , Gurgaon
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New Delhi 2009