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> The 52-inch front wheel is unpowered I wouldn’t call it a penny farthing in this case. Still very impressive and a masterpiece.

• khazhoux 3y ago
  > I wouldn’t call it a penny farthing in this case. Totally agree. That, along with the lack of spokes and the electric motor, ruin the historical authenticity of this piece.
  • tengwar2 3y ago
    Also with no hub, there is nowhere for a chap to hang his acetylene light.
  • thih9 3y ago
    I wasn’t referring to historical authenticity, but to preserving the riding experience (and likely improving it too).