History of the bicycle boneshaker, the front wheel enlarging to enable higher speeds (limited by the inside leg measurement of the rider), the rear wheel shrinking and the frame being made lighter. Frenchman Eugène Meyer is now regarded as the father of the high bicycle by the ICHC in place of James Starley. Meyer invented the wire-spoke tension wheel in 1869 and produced a classic high bicycle design until the 1880s. James Starley in Coventry added the tangent spokes and the mounting step to his famous bicycle named "Ariel." He is regarded as the father of the British cycling industry. Ball bearings, solid rubber
Eugene A. Clifford Eugene A. Clifford Eugene A. Clifford (December 5, 1886 - 1941) was an American lawyer from Juneau, Wisconsin who served one term as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 13th District. Clifford was born December 5, 1886, in the town of Clyman, in Dodge County, Wisconsin. He attended Juneau's high school, Dodgeland High School, and the University of Wisconsin Law School; and took up the practice of law in Juneau. He spent fifteen years as city attorney of Juneau, as well as four years as mayor. He was a county supervisor for four years, and as