Understand Historical Text bicycle

Choose the 2 best statements that best tell you why the bicycle was a better machine by 1839.

A. a bar allowed the rider to steer

B. a wooden frame meant the frame was lighter

C. foot pedals meant the bicycle could move faster

D the first bicycle could move like a scooter

E. the front wheel was larger than the rear wheel

A. They would be able to see over other bicycle riders.

B. They were likely to get hurt if they hit a rock.

C. They could not go as fast using the larger wheels.

D. They found ways to link the large and small wheels together.