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.
Anglijā izveidotajam velosipēdam, kurš tur tika saukts par penijfārtingu, bija milzīgs priekšējais ritenis — tā diametrs bija 1,5 metri —, kas krasi kontrastēja ar mazo pakaļējo ritenīti.