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| I acquired an early(1910-1920?) Iver Johnson. It has wooden rims in fine condition, a ND model D coaster brake, original seat, as well as all parts appear to be original. Western auto giant inflatable tires(no tube). 2 large glass reflectors and a green and white metal Waltham licence plate on rear fender. Is this a collectors item, or scrap metal? |
| Sure it is collectible, lots of folks love those style bikes, do some research on it, take some pics, send em out to interested people and see if you can sell it. Shouldn't be too hard. Good luck, Greg |
| I have an opportunity to purchase a period high wheeler, I don't know anything about it other than it is complete and works. Is 500.00 an unreasonable offer or too much? I can get more info about it. WR |
| If the bike is an original high wheel bike and it is rideable then cough up the 500 and run to get it... if on the other hand, it is a repro, my own bikes included, then $500 may be all it is worth. You need to find out what it is and see if it is complete, determine condition and if it is indeed rideable. Get more info and post it up here, you'll get all kinds of feedback. Greg |
| Hi- Anyone out there interested in trading an Eagle bicycle oil can for Star bicycle oil can? |
| Dear Bicycle enthusiasts: I am a graduate student at Auburn University, Auburn, AL doing research on the impact of the bicycle on Victorian culture. If anyone has info that I can use or knows of resources that would be useful, please e-mail me. Thanks, Applejane |
| You may be able to contact some of the living history societies for some help as well as try going to www.wheelmen.org and inquiring there for help. Good luck. Greg |
| Is there anyone or any company who makes the 1" or longer spoke nipples. I have a few pairs of wood rims and steel clad rims from the early 1900's. I need the nipples for these. I can get the spokes that I need. I could use 225 of these. Email addresses or web sites would be appreciated. |
| http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2109532422 |
| June 8 and 9 is the Mackinaw City Michigan Bicycle Expo. This expo will feature mountain and road bikes as well as classic bikes. The classic bike show will feature 3 catagories, Best Early Classic(pre 1930), Best Mid Classic(1930-1960), and best late classic(post 1960). There will be one winner per catagory and they will recieve $100 and a plaque. There will be road courses for bike rides, safety courses for families, corporate reps from several bicycle companies. This is a complete expo featuring all aspects of bicycling and should be a great time. Email me with any questions or for hotel accomodations. Thanks, Greg |
| Has anyone here ever owned, ridden, seen or had any experience with a highwheeler from the WUK group in Austria? Their site is here: http://www.wuk.at/hochrad/index_eng.php Most of the pages are in German. Their machines are not replicas as such, but modern designs inspired by an original Hillman bike with a double-V fork. They look interesting. Thanks for your thoughts... - Joe |
| I've ridden and seen these bikes. The guy who started making them actually wrote his thesis on the front wheel tensioning (interesting read...). They're actually quite o.k. to ride once you get over the not-too-stable front fork. Only real drawback is the air tired rear wheel is is prone to 'bouncing' on bad roads. As for looks: UGLY!! spokes have no head, just an s-bend where the head should be. rear wheel as told: thick and small, front wheel uses alloy (flat) rim, no tapering on most of the backbones, handlebar: classic style is o.k., the rest is, well, not nice to look at. hope this helps. If more questions: just ask. |
| Hello Folks, I have eleven nickel rear spokes for a highwheel bicycle and wondered if there are any takers. I have pictures and the dimensions are: .125 thick, by 6.232 long. $25. shipped in US. Thanks. Also I wondered if in the past if there were any highwheel bicycles made with clincher rear rims that measured 14 inches? |
| Bicycle show. Sullivan Square 1 Mile north of Downtown Boston. Please email me with question. The show is free to all. |
| 1885 Columbia Expert, 52", bent handle abr, pan seat. Older Restoration. Complete and great rider. $4500 firm 1897 Klondike Mead Womens Bicycle. older restoration $1200 firm. Will not ship. Must pick up. 517-629-7019. Stephen Located in Michigan |
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| FYI, there are two used Hiwheels for sale on ebay now, yes they were built by us, no I'm not selling them. There is a 38" and a 48" semi custom with a Classic style saddle. The numbers are 1829225458 and 1828826434. I bid on the 38, it's cheap but I don't need to get it if there is somebody in need. I'd just resell it anyway so someone buy it! The 48" starts at $600 so it's cheap too. I think it retailed a while ago for about $1000 and freight... if it is the bike I think it is. Good luck and have fun. Also! The Davis Cyclebration is this weekend in Davis, California. It's a wheelmen meet too I believe, lot's of fun and it keeps getting bigger and better every year. Hope some people can attend. Greg |
| i am looking into designing a pedal car for adults. it will be based on a new 3 wheeled recumberent with front wheel steering and rear wheel drive. i am planning to make a fibreglass flaring kit in the style of a vintage car. any feedback on the flaring and 'big boys pedal car' concept would be much apreciated! |
| Check out this antique with great graphics, original paint and Liberty bell handgrips. Kellis handlebars and tangental hubs. Check it out soon as the auctions closes on Mon! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2101181353 |