The invention of the bicycle dates back to the early 19th century and is the result of several developments and innovations. The first known predecessor was the “running machine” or “draisine”, which was developed by German inventor Karl Drais in 1817. This machine consisted of a wooden frame with two wheels and was moved by pushing the feet off the ground.
In the 1860s, French inventors such as Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement introduced pedals and cranks on the front wheel, which led to the creation of the “velocipede” or “bone shaker”. These models had a heavy metal frame and rigid wooden or metal wheels, which made riding on uneven roads pretty uncomfortable.
The 1870s and 1880s brought further improvements, including the penny-farthing with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. Although faster and more efficient, the penny-farthing was unsafe and difficult to ride. Finally, in the 1880s, John Kemp Starley developed the “safety bicycle” with equal-sized wheels and a chain drive, similar to the modern bicycle.
These developments made the bicycle the popular means of transportation we know today and an essential element of the transport transition towards a climate- and environmentally friendly and future.
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XXS
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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XXL
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3XL
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4XL
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5XL
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A (Breite/width 2,5 cm below armhole)
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45,5
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47,5
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49,5
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53,5
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56,5
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59,5
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63,5
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67,5
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72,5
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77,5
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B (Länge/length)
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62
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65
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69
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73
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75
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77
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79
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81
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83
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84
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C (Armlänge/ sleeve length)
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20
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21
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22,5
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24
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24,5
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25
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25,5
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26
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26
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26
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Die Tabelle dient zur Orientierung. Die Größe der Textilien kann produktionsbedingt von den Angaben in der Tabelle abweichen.
This table is for your guidance. Unfortunately, the size of these shirts can vary slightly from the measurements in the table.
material:
100 % cotton (organic cotton), 180 g/m²
production info:
The clothing is part of the Stanley&Stella collection and was produced in eco-friendly factories. The energy used by the factories comes from renewable sources. The cotton is 100 % organic and was manufactured under fair conditions. The farmers don't only grow cotton but also food plants. So they do not only depend on the cotton market.
The clothes are shipped by land or sea. Apart from the ecological quality, Stanley&Stella's factories were also certified by the Fair Wear Foundation. The farmers carry a fair wage and receive premiums.
Printed for us by the self-managed printing collective Onbones in our hometown Münster.
