The American Star Bicycle was invented in 1880 by G. W. Pressey and manufactured by the H. B. Smith Machine Company in Smithville, Burlington County, New Jersey. It was characterized by a small wheel in front to avoid the problem of tipping forward inherent in other high wheelers.

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Size: 4200px × 4200px
Location: USA
Photo credit: © Historic Illustrations / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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