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penny-farthing
(redirected from ordinary bicycle)

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penny-farthing
Brit an early type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel, the pedals being attached to the front wheel


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But Vidmar says the GlideCycle is also great for able-bodied people, because it exercises different muscles than an ordinary bicycle, and because it allows them to train without putting strain on their joints.
The dwarf ordinary bicycle mended these faults but the front oversized wheel remained a problem to be solved.
Beginning recumbent riders will tell you it takes a while to develop what are called "recumbent muscles" but once you do you'll never go back to an ordinary bicycle.
 
 
 
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