The first bicycle headlight was invented by Alexander Schilling in 1895. He created a lamp that uses a carbide filament and reflector to cast light on the road ahead. Prior to Schilling’s invention, cyclists would often use candles or oil lamps to see in the dark. Schilling’s invention was a major improvement and paved the way for the modern bicycle lights we use today.
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