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A wooden bicycle might depend on your definition and how far back you were willing to go. The first "two-wheeled riding machines" didn't have chains.

From:

http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html

"The Velocipede or Boneshaker

The next appearance of a two-wheeled riding machine was in 1865, when pedals were applied directly to the front wheel. This machine was known as the velocipede ("fast foot"), but was popularly known as the bone shaker, since it was also made entirely of wood, then later with metal tires, and the combination of these with the cobblestone roads of the day made for an extremely uncomfortable ride. They also became a fad, and indoor riding academies, similar to roller rinks, could be found in large cities. "

Regards, Noell

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