How did the Victorian bicycle work?

Answer 1

Very early bicycles were called hobby horses or bone shakers. These were replaced with the high-wheeler/Penny-farthing(the one with the big front wheel and the small rear wheel. After that came the "safety bike" which looked pretty much like our current bikes.

Answer 2

By "victorian* I assume you mean the Penny-Farthing AKA high-wheeler.

Not much to it really. Pedals were firmly stuck to the front wheel, like on a kids' trike.

There was a peg at the back bone of the frame that helped the rider mount.

You'd grasp the bar, put one foot on the peg, kick off and climb on.

Answer 3

there were many different types, but the most famous was the penny farthing.

Answer 4

Highwheelers

Answer 5

A high-wheeler, or Penny-Farthing