The modern bicycle's development during Victorian times is attributed to several inventors, but two key figures stand out: Kirkpatrick Macmillan, who created a pedal-powered bike in the 1830s, and John Kemp Starley, who developed the safety bicycle in the 1880s, featuring equal-sized wheels and a chain drive. Starley's design significantly influenced future bicycle models and is considered the precursor to contemporary bicycles. The era saw various innovations, which collectively shaped the evolution of cycling.
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