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
Eugene A. Clifford Eugene A. Clifford Eugene A. Clifford (December 5, 1886 - 1941) was an American lawyer from Juneau, Wisconsin who served one term as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 13th District. Clifford was born December 5, 1886, in the town of Clyman, in Dodge County, Wisconsin. He attended Juneau's high school, Dodgeland High School, and the University of Wisconsin Law School; and took up the practice of law in Juneau. He spent fifteen years as city attorney of Juneau, as well as four years as mayor. He was a county supervisor for four years, and as