Did you know: It all started in around 1817 in France and England with velocipedes and dandy horses and They’re actually still around –The dandy horse has been adapted as a starter bicycle for children, and is variously called a balance bike or push bike.
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The dandy-horse was a two-wheeled vehicle, with both wheels in-line, propelled by the rider pushing along the ground with the feet as in regular walking or running. The front wheel and handlebar assembly was hinged to allowed steering