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The penny-farthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary, is an early type of bicycle. [1] It was popular in the 1870s and 1880s, with its large front wheel providing high speeds, owing to it travelling a large distance for every rotation of the wheel.
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A high wheel bicycle (also known as a penny farthing, high wheeler and ordinary) is a type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel that was popular in the 1880s. The first Penny farthing was invented in 1871 by British engineer, James Starley.
The penny farthing, also known as the high wheel or ordinary bicycle, is a vintage and antique mode of transportation that first gained popularity in the late 19th century. With its retro design and unique mechanics, the penny farthing has become an iconic symbol of the cycling world.
Why highwheel bikes (penny farthings) were invented, how they became so popular and what they're like to ride (that's at the end of the video). Plus the technical details of this 1886 Victor...
The iconic Penny-Farthing bicycle, also known as the high-wheel bicycle, was a distinctive and popular mode of transportation in the late 19th century. It’s a lasting symbol, so let’s review its history in more detail.