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Have you heard of bicycles?
Nope
OK. So bicycles have, as the name suggests, two wheels. The front wheel can be rotated for steering, while the rear wheel is for acceleration. You accelerate by alternately pushing down the pedals located approximately in the middle. Force is transferred from the pedals to the rear wheel usually via a chain, but other solutions, like a belt or axle, exist.
Since the wheels are in line the construction is prone to tipping to the side, so keeping the balance while sitting on it takes some practice.
But once you get the hang of it it's one of the most versatile modes of transportation, with specialised bicycles (or "bikes" for short) for off-road use, extra light ones for racing, etc.
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A velocipede, of sorts!
To a degree but they use post vulcanised wheels and most follow the safety bicycle standards whilst using a free hub to ensure the rider can coast frivolously.
Holy shit let's get someone to make them! We will be rich!
Apart from April fool's jokes I haven't heard of automated bicycles yet...
I'm disabled. My ebike has cruise control for when i run out of steam, but i still have to steer.