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A Penny-Farthing was a 19th Century bicycle. The front wheel was very large and the back wheel was very small. The pedals were attached to the front wheel. It required a running start to get it rolling and hoist yourself up onto the seat and start pedalling. It is called a Penny-Farthing due to the contrast of the two wheels, a Penny being very large by comparison with a very small Farthing.
They were for recreation before more sensible bikes were invented. Today they are also for recreation, by a few diehard enthusiasts.

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