Item no.: 25910
- Description
Draisine Wheel Kit
The most important development of Carl Freiherr von Drais is the running machine from 1817, which at that time was also called Draisienne or Draisine. After Drais had already invented a four-wheeled carriage without horses in 1812,
he developed the single-track running machine. The idea that a single-track vehicle is enough to move around if the driver can actively balance with the steering was the key to the modern bicycle. From today's point of view, the reduction of the driving resistance was due to the single-track design of the vehicle and the energy consumption during driving is the essential innovation of this invention. On January 30, 1818, Drais first received a ten-year patent for his running machine in Baden. It was almost impossible to obtain comprehensive patent protection due to the small statehood in Central Europe. Pirated copies of his Inventions were soon to be found everywhere. (Source German Museum)
he developed the single-track running machine. The idea that a single-track vehicle is enough to move around if the driver can actively balance with the steering was the key to the modern bicycle. From today's point of view, the reduction of the driving resistance was due to the single-track design of the vehicle and the energy consumption during driving is the essential innovation of this invention. On January 30, 1818, Drais first received a ten-year patent for his running machine in Baden. It was almost impossible to obtain comprehensive patent protection due to the small statehood in Central Europe. Pirated copies of his Inventions were soon to be found everywhere. (Source German Museum)
This simple kit of laser-cut plywood parts can be easily assembled by anyone who has some instinct. Only one key file, sandpaper and a wood glue is needed.
Technical Specifications
Length 200 mm
Width 45 mm
Wheel- 59 mm
Length 200 mm
Width 45 mm
Wheel- 59 mm
appurtenance
Article-No. 349105 Walnut stain for dark staining of light-coloured plywood