highwheelers
The highwheeler, also known as the ordinary or penny-farthing, was a type of bicycle that gained popularity in the 1870s and 1880s. Its most distinctive feature was its very large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel. The rider sat directly over the large front wheel, which was directly driven by pedals attached to the hub. This design arose from the need to achieve higher speeds, as the distance covered with each pedal revolution was proportional to the diameter of the front wheel.
Early bicycles were often called "boneshakers" due to their rigid frames and solid rubber tires, which transmitted
The highwheeler dominated cycling for a period, but its inherent dangers and the development of the safety