There were many accidents when the penny-farthing was introduced, the high sitting position causing riders to topple over the front on bumpy terrain or when having to stop abruptly. Infographic created by Gumtree.
There were many accidents when the penny-farthing was introduced, the high sitting position causing riders to topple over the front on bumpy terrain or when having to stop abruptly. Infographic created by Gumtree.