
Extraordinary Everyday: Why today’s bikes are still stuck in the 1800s
From Anthony Burke's By Design
Published 6/10/2026
Do you remember your first ride? For kids, it’s a first taste of freedom. For others, it’s transport, fitness—or both. But here’s the twist: for all their variations, the bike’s core design hasn’t changed since the 1800s. So why are those designs still so successful? We go back to where it…