this place in japan makes custom penny farthings!!
http://www.inet-shibata.or.jp/~HSbicycles/


What is a Penny farthing (http://www.inet-shibata.or.jp/~HSbicycles/HISTORY1.htm)
A Penny farthing is a bicycle that was developed between 1870 and 1878 which became a popular mode of transport till 1892 when the safety bicycle a style that we all now use came into production. The penny farthing bicycle came in many sizes in order to fit small children and tall adults. The Coventry Machinists company of England advertised in their 1880 catalogue bicycles from 38 inches to 58 inches. So bicycle clubs were very popular, with riders that were very competitive and, who would go out in all types of weather to challenge each other to clock up long distances and fast times. At the height of the penny farthing boom there were over 500 companies producing these bicycles, but now they are only available from custom builders but originals are much sort after by veteran bicycle collectors.

THE PENNY FARTHING CLUB In the 1880s bicycle clubs were formed in many parts of the world these clubs were very popular and provided safety for the riders as sometimes stage coach owners would attack riders as they did not like sharing the roads with the cyclists. These clubs each had there own uniform and would often go riding as a group their uniform included tight fitting pants (nicker bockers) that were knee length with a close fitting jacket with a small collar and rounded bottom corner. This was worn with knee length stockings and a cap on which their club badge was worn and their shoes were Black or Brown leather. Below are some photos of typical bicycle club uniforms...