Old 03-04-12 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
For starters you'll need a clamp-on bottom bracket shell like this one. You probably need to cold-set the spacing on your front wheel (if your penny farthing is aluminum or carbon, just forget it) and rebuild your front wheel. I'd recommend a flip-flop hub so you can coast when you want to. You'll probably need a tandem chain and a seat post with a lot of set back.

Good luck with your project.
Don't be foolish, my penny farthing is bamboo. Does your advice still hold?
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