Velocipede Tricycle, 1867-8<br> Michaux & Cie., Paris<br> France<p> This spectacular carved Chinese dragon velocipede, manufactured by the most important maker of velocipedes, was featured at the first bicycle history exhibition: the Exposition Rétrospective du Cycle at the Grand Palais in Paris, 1907. Phantom Velocipede, ca. 1869<br> Reynolds & Mays, London<br> England<p> The first English velocipede with a suspension wheel and solid rubber tires. This machine features a central articulating hinge. Velocipede, ca. 1870<br> George C. Miller, Chicago<br> United States<p> The ornate front extension with the carved eagle's head and the wood frame that sweeps beyond the rear wheel are unique embellishments. BSA Safety, 1885<br> Birmingham Small Arms Co.<br> England<p> One of the earliest manufactured rear wheel chain-drive bicycles. The Whippet, ca. 1887<br> Spring-Frame Dwarf Safety Roadster<br> Linley & Biggs, London<br> England<p> The frame was built in two parts, connected by a strong coil spring adjustable to different weights. Sylph Spring-Frame Safety, ca. 1889<br> Rouse-Duryea Cycle Co., Peoria, Illinois<br> United States<p> Charles Duryea pioneered the drop-frame ladies' model design in 1885. Elliot Hickory, ca. 1889<br> Elliot Hickory Cycle Co.<br> Newton, Massachusetts<br> United States<p> A single piece of hickory elegantly serves both as a structural part of the frame and the fender. Worth Spring-Frame Safety, ca. 1890<br> The Chicago Bicycle Co.<br> United States<p> This ladies' model with solid tires was noted for its elaborate spring suspension system, whereby a total of six springs separated the wheels from the frame. Bamboo Bicycle, 1895<br> The Bamboo Cycle Co., Wolverhampton<br> England<p> Constructed with a frame of bamboo, oak, and aluminum, these bicycles were advertised as being lighter and "better than steel." Waverley Belle, ca. 1896<br> The Indiana Bicycle Co., Indianapolis<br> United States<br> Old Hickory, 1896<br> Tonk Manufacturing Co., Chicago<br> United States<p> This ladies' model was made from 16-ply laminated second growth hickory, hollowed out and formed with no joints at the corners. The Cygnet Cycle, ca. 1898<br> Stoddard Manufacturing Co.<br> Dayton, Ohio<br> United States<p> The Cygnet's curved frame was designed to absorb all shocks; a beautiful and rare feature was its celluloid fender.