Penny Farthing High Wheel Bicycle Pins and Buttons

The late 1800’s brought us the high wheel bicycle better known as the penny farthing. Times have changed and so have bicycles.

The penny-farthing, also called the high wheeler, was first made in the 1870s and had a large wheel in front and were the first machines known as bicycles. This penny-farthing is parked in front of a bicycle shop and its large front wheel mading an interesting shadow against the wall of the store.

Penny Farthing High Wheeler. The Original bicycle.

Penny Farthing Donut Bike

A funny, black and white illustration of a Penny Farthing, or high wheel bicycle. This vintage bike is loaded up with bike packing bags, ready for a cycle tour. The text reads, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED. The date 1871, is when these bike were invented. A funny design for anyone who love bikes, cycle touring, gravel bike or bikepacking.

High wheel bicycle cartoon illustration

Penny farthing bike leaning against green wall

This vintage-inspired t-shirt design features a charming drawing of a man riding a penny farthing bicycle, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The detailed sketch showcases the intricate mechanics of the bicycle, with its oversized front wheel and small rear wheel. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or just love the classic look of vintage designs, this tee is sure to make a stylish addition to your wardrobe.

The Penny-farthing is also called the old ordinary. The high wheeler is definitely hard to ride compared to a regular bicycle. Although it can reach good speeds because the larger front wheel. If you are a fan of vintage stuff from the 19th century you will like this.

How do you get on a penny farthing bicycle? Very carefully!

Pink flamingo riding an old fashioned vintage Victorian pennyfarthing bicycle. Like a circus act only more pink!

penny farthing, bike

A squirrel on a high wheel. Hello world! Welcome to “TheJollyMarten”! I’m steph. I paint watercolor animals, especially ferrets, otters, stoats, ermines,.. I also have different dog breeds and cats and horses, deer and dinosaurs.. let’s say I have a huge collection of animals .. :o) I have other pictures as well, like musical instruments and notes, leaves, christmas designs and so on,.. but mainly animals! Curious? This is my teepublic store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/thejollymarten

I am a Penny-farthing born in 1870 and I've seen every country in the world.

I am a Penny-farthing born in 1870 and I've seen every country in the world.

Donuts and High Wheelers

Illustration of a retro grand bi

Classic vintage penny farthing bicycle

Just a high wheel bike.

Spring Express

Vintage Lime Bike

Penny Vinyl.

Antique Bike California

One wheel. No gears. No brakes. Just ride!

When Bespoke Bicycles opened in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood back in 2009, it was the first of its kind on many fronts. The neighborhood didn’t have a bike shop, let alone one offering custom-built, British-inspired steel frames that were made to spec. In addition to built to order cycles, Bespoke also carried a thoughtful selection of off the rack porteur and randonneur bikes, and cycling accessories. They shop also offered complete service to keep your two wheeled transportation in tip-top shape.

A vintage seamless pattern of early bicycles, ladies and gents, and other things on a marble background. The shirts and stickers are a typography design.

Cheery-o!

If you aren't racing along a track while teetering on the most dangerous bicycle created, then what are you even doing with your life?