B.C. by Mastroianni and Hart for June 11, 2022

Blimey

Tail fins and designer hubcaps are optional.

Even has the little fender thingie in back.

If you are ever near Frederick, MD, come see the penny farthing races

https://www.highwheelrace.com/

High-wheelers (Penny Farthing bicycles) are cool to ride until you have to put on the brakes. Many face-plants, many broken necks. That’s why the modern design using smaller wheels and a chain was originally called the “safety bicycle”. https://youtu.be/8HRpVV_x3N4

On the right track, just missing the funny little bowler hat …

Can you imagine how heavy that penny-farthing would be?

Jack it up! You’ve invented the grinding wheel!

I’m waiting for him to do a drift!

You know, I’ve always wondered, why such model for bicycles evolved even? Like, why didn’t people think of 2 equal wheels right away when they invented the bicycle? Why did they make a bigger and smaller wheel and took them a while to make them equal? What’s the physics or reasons for such a big wheel in front?

and after the fad passes, you can use that front tire as a nice grindstone!

That thing must be heavy as hell – hope he never has to go up a hill…

I like it. However, in truth, I have never understood the big wheel in front bike from the old days. I mean, why?

The first SUV. I guess gas prices were lower then.

Looks like, even in BC’s days, guys would find ways to spend 30 or 40 times what was necessary for an ego-gratifying vehicle (vs one that simply provided personal transportation)…

Jealous of progress?

Get outta da way, I’m coming through…

um… a lot of rotational inertia there

Progress, our most impeded product.

THAT’S a design that would actually move. [Unlike the old design.]

My husband liked the higher handle bars. He put them out bikes and made them easier to ride, not having to bend over while riding.

Well, he can peddle the big one, but I don’t see any way to pedal a single wheel.

He has invented the first steamroller to pave future streets

Be seeing you!

A penny-farthing in what would become Briton in a few thousand years.

For those interested in the evolution of the bicycle:

https://www.icebike.org/58-milestones-from-bicycle-history-you-must-know/

These BC folks must be stronger than we think. To stand up one of those wheels… Oofta.

The electric version will be available next fall….

Work those thighs!

Witness the birth of the progressive and conservative parties.

I like the bigger one.

Looks like nobody has noticed that the handle bars only steers the seat!

Frederick, Maryland has a penny-farthing race every summer. This year it’s going to be on July 16.

https://www.highwheelrace.com/