10 Slick Concept Bicycles From The Future
But the bicycle is still around, and it only takes a quick walk around most major cities to see that it's thriving.
Of course it's come a long way since the iconic penny farthing - the old-timey bike with a huge front wheel - but a number of designers are at work to teach our pedal-powered friends some new tricks.
Newer, better bikes are being conceived all the time. Electric motors for expanded range, windshields for comfort, maybe even make it a foldable design for easy transport.
Let's take a look at the future of pedal-powered transportation.