Thom Cat
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The scooter was invented in the 1800's it started as a piece of wood and two wheels, kids would sit on them and scoot with there feet, In fact the scooter was invented long before the bicycle, the first bicycle was a scooter with pedals on the front wheel, There is a long history of scooters, and I am no expert, But they have been around for hundreds of years, and hopfuly hunderds more. Here are some pictures I found if you have a antique scooter post a picture.
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The Walking Machine
In 1817 Baron von Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster: two same-size in-line wheels, the front one steerable, mounted in a frame which you straddled. The device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground, thus rolling yourself and the device forward in a sort of gliding walk. The machine became known as the Draisienne or hobby horse. It was made entirely of wood. This enjoyed a short lived popularity as a fad, not being practical for transportation in any other place than a well maintained pathway such as in a park or garden.
the United Specialties Company says "it's the new 'Wee Wheeler', a great muscle developer for kids and claims the zoom machine can cover 14-18 feet (4-5m) on good pavement with no more than an ordinary step.Even so, kids could have a ball on homemade scooters
the Wee Wheeler was on sale for $2.99 in 1933-the fancier model with a brake and bell cost $3.79
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The Walking Machine
In 1817 Baron von Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster: two same-size in-line wheels, the front one steerable, mounted in a frame which you straddled. The device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground, thus rolling yourself and the device forward in a sort of gliding walk. The machine became known as the Draisienne or hobby horse. It was made entirely of wood. This enjoyed a short lived popularity as a fad, not being practical for transportation in any other place than a well maintained pathway such as in a park or garden.
the United Specialties Company says "it's the new 'Wee Wheeler', a great muscle developer for kids and claims the zoom machine can cover 14-18 feet (4-5m) on good pavement with no more than an ordinary step.Even so, kids could have a ball on homemade scooters
the Wee Wheeler was on sale for $2.99 in 1933-the fancier model with a brake and bell cost $3.79
