We are all kids at heart and kids love big tires. If you have a giant tire in your back yard you are pretty much required by law to use it for something cool. What could be cooler than a monster penny-farthing?
While a basic understanding of physics will tell you that this penny-farthing won’t be winning any land speed awards, and attempting to ride it on even the slightest of inclines will probably result in a a visit to your hernia specialist, it’s still damn cool!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGlODF7_RY&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Now if you will excuse me, I’m going to go grow a handlebar mustache.
from likecool via Autopia
A penny-farthing for your thoughts?
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Oooh…! It's got dualies…!
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Mwhahahaha…. someone's been poaching my Faceborg…
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I want to see him ride that around a corner without dismounting. Let's see how strong he is.
But pennyfarthings are cool looking bicycles. Dangerous as hell, but cool.-
Rear wheel steering.
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You're right, I missed that the first time thru. The second time I wore my glasses.
Thanks for the correction, but now I must declare "Where's the sport in that?".
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needs more motor, or atleast motor assist…
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Is it really a penny farthing if you aren't directly pedalling the larger wheel?
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I don't think so, IMHO, but I'm not an expert either. A true penny-farthing uses the front wheel for both pedaling and steering. Here's the Wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny-farthing
But who cares, it's a cool contraption.
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I love the people riding by on bikes who do not take a second look. They must see some bizarre stuff in their lives not to take a double take at this.
Also, needs more motor.-
heh I thought the same thing, barely a passing glance
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This is absolutely among the more appealing blogs I’ve seen. It’s so easy to get jaded, but there is honestly some great material online, and I think your website is one of the few!
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