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KISD-English 1-49W
Read the passage, then use the drop-down menus to
identify a problem and a solution.
What was one problem of the boneshaker?
What was one solution for this problem?
While the boneshaker enjoyed a flash of popularity
in the United States and Europe, its weight - it could
be as heavy as 150 pounds - and other design flaws
hastened its demise.
As a new decade began, inventors focused on fine-
tuning the two-wheeler in four main areas: weight,
speed, performance, and comfort. . . . Meanwhile, the
small rear wheel kept down the weight of the
machine. Soon there were other innovations. Solid
rubber tires and pedals replaced metal ones. Frames
were made of steel instead of iron or wood. Seat
springs were improved and brakes were added. The
weight was reduced to 50 and then 40 pounds.
-Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy
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