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The Romans had roads... So did the Greeks, who also produced the Antykethera mechanism (precision machining)
by nakedrobot2 3y ago
The Romans had roads... So did the Greeks, who also produced the Antykethera mechanism (precision machining)
- Ekaros 3y agoBut not the roads very suitable for bicycles. Even modern bikes are not exactly nice on many stone roads. Now remove air-tires and every little bumb will be felt.
- ekaryotic 3y agoI've read that penny farthings are great for bad roads though. One article mentioned they lost control and wheeled over a kerb without a murmur. you couldn't do that on a safety bicycle.