High Wheel Bicycle
# 8222
High Wheel Bicycle
This early bicycle design called the Penny-farthing was first produced about 1870. It used an enlarged front wheel instead of gears to create greater speed and a smoother ride. It was the first machine to be called a bicycle.
Number of sheets: 2 Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 3.42" x 1.18" x 2.87"
How to Build: Parts can be easily clipped from the metal sheets, tweezers make an ideal tool for bending or twisting the connection tabs.