Russian inventor and cycling enthusiast, Sergey Dashevsky, has officially secured a spot in the history books by winning the Guinness World Record for the Smallest Rideable Bicycle.
Dashevsky’s miniature marvel measures a staggering 8.4 centimeters (3.31 inches) long, proving that size is no barrier to engineering ingenuity—or an exceptionally good sense of balance.
Certified by Guinness World Records on September 15, 2019, in Moscow, the bicycle is more than just a model; it is fully functional. The tiny vehicle includes handlebars, a seat, and a working chain drive, requiring the rider to press the minute pedals with their toes.
The diminutive size forces the rider to maintain a squatting, highly focused posture to propel and balance the bike, turning a simple ride into a demonstration of immense skill and coordination.
For Dashevsky, the record is the culmination of years of work in miniature cycling. He built his first small bicycle in 2008, which measured a relatively large long. He has since continued to shrink his designs, perfecting the craft to achieve the new world-record mark.
When asked for his secret to riding such a challenging creation, Dashevsky simply attributes his success to “constant training and a good sense of balance.”
Videos of the inventor demonstrating his skill have since gone viral across social media, where he can be seen maneuvering the tiny bike with surprising control, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the world of extreme miniature mechanics.
