Speed increased as the front wheel size grew. The ordinary bicycle, also known as a penny - farthing, was developed in England and had an enormous front wheel with a diameter of five feet [1.5 m], which contrasted sharply with a small rear wheel.
وقد تميّزت بعجلة امامية كبيرة جدا بلغ قطرها مترا ونصف المتر ،‏ بالتباين مع عجلتها الخلفية الصغيرة .‏