About Jules Suriray
Born 1801. Jules Suriray was a French engineer and sport cyclist.
Jules Pierre Suriray was a Parisian bicycle mechanic who patented, in 1869, the use of ball bearings in bicycles.
Suriray was awarded the patent on 2 August 1869. Bearings were then fitted to the winning bicycle ridden by James Moore in the world's first bicycle road race, Paris–Rouen, in November 1869.
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Who was Jules Suriray?
French bicycle mechanic
When was Jules Suriray born?
Jules Suriray was born in 1801.
What was Jules Suriray's occupation?
Jules Suriray was an engineer and sport cyclist.
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Jules Suriray was French.
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