The ordinary bicycle, also known as a penny - farthing, was developed in England and had an enormous front wheel with a diameter of five feet [1.5 m], which contrasted sharply with a small rear wheel.
Tavaline jalgrattamudel oli Inglismaal loodud penny - farthing. Sellel oli tohutu suur esiratas, läbimõõduga 1,5 meetrit, kuid imeväike tagaratas.