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1861
5 A French carriage maker named Pierre Michaux moved the foot
pedals to the front wheel. This made the “hobbyhorses” easier to ride,
and more people began to try them out. They were even used in
carousels at fairs. But with hard metal tires, the machines earned
their nickname, “boneshakers.”
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