Talking about the history of bikes

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Questions 1 - 7:

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Talking about the history of bikes

Years/Time

Feature

Advantage

Disadvantage

1830s

wooden wheels covered with metal

need

1

 than walking

quite 2

3

Chain and sprocket are 4

easier and 5 ride

harder to balance

1880s

use 6

more comfortable

The faster you go, the more you feel every bump.

1890s

equal-sized wheels

7

dangerous before brakes appeared

Questions 8 - 10:

Choose THREE letters, A-F, and write them next to questions 8-10. The invention of different gears on a bicycle affected which THREE of the following?

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.