15 December 2013

Infographic: 50 Years Of Bicycle Design





It’s not hard to see why bicycles are so popular – they are a fun and stylish way to get around and keep fit, and are environmentally friendly to boot. With cycling catching on in many cities around the world through the proliferation of bike lanes and bike-sharing programs, there has never been a better time to be a cyclist.



Bike enthusiasts will appreciate this handy guide by UK travel agency Headwater that charts the bicycle designs of the last 50 years, from the retro-electric bicycles of the ‘60s to the present-day fixed gear bikes favored by hipsters.



Click on the snippet below to view the entire chart and learn how bicycle design has evolved over the years.





Click to view enlarged version





[via The Headwater Travel Blog]