Penny-farthing term and "hi-wheel" (and variants) are preferred by many modern enthusiasts. Following the popularity of the boneshaker, Eugène Meyer, a Frenchman, invented the high-wheeler bicycle design in 1869 and fashioned the wire-spoke tension wheel. Around 1870 English inventor James Starley, described as the father of the bicycle industry, and others, began producing bicycles based on the French boneshaker but with front wheels of increasing size, because larger front wheels, up to in diameter, enabled higher speeds on bicycles limited to direct drive. In 1878, Albert Pope began manufacturing the Columbia bicycle outside Boston, starting their two-decade heyday in America. Although
The Incredible Machine (series) version contains new art, sounds, and levels, as well as a redesigned user interface to make it easy to use on touch screens. Disney announced and released "The Incredible Machine" on June 8, 2011 at E3 in Los Angeles, CA. This version lacks the demo mode that the previous versions included. Both iPads and iPhones are supported and freeplay mode is reportedly on the way. The app has been retired from the app store as a decision made by Disney. "Computer Gaming World" Ed Dille in 1993 stated that ""The Even More Incredible Machine" lives up to its billing, surpassing