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The development of the saftey bike opened the way to market bikes to children. It was still a bit of a novely in the late 19th century and very expensive. The bike by the 1890s had become the principal means of
communication for the urban workingclass in Europe and America. It was a major expenditure for an adult worker few families could consider buying one for their children. By the early 20th century, however, all American boys wanted bikes. The cost of a bike, however, meant that they the only children who got them were children from rich or at least affluent families.
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