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Archived: Hi-Wheeler, Boneshaker and Safety





MISC:   ND Model A Hub posted by: Tom on 9/29/2002 at 5:47:43 AM
Does anyone know the years when the New Departure model A hub was used. Does anyone have a picture of the breakdown of the parts. I have one that needs to be taken apart and cleaned.It is stuck in gear and doesn't freewheel.Also is there a place I can get tires for steelclad wood rims(glue on).


   RE:MISC:   ND Model A Hub posted by Kevin C. on 9/30/2002 at 1:21:25 AM
Harper Machine Company in Dunbar, W.Va. makes the 28-inch single-tube tires for pre-balloon bikes.

   RE:RE:MISC:   ND Model A Hub posted by Tom on 9/30/2002 at 3:07:47 AM
Is there an email/website address for Harper Machine?

   RE:MISC:   ND Model A Hub posted by Marty on 12/21/2002 at 3:36:50 PM
Tom, Did you ever find out dates of mfg of the ND mofel A brake? If so please forward to me directly. Thanks, Marty

   RE:MISC:   ND Model A Hub posted by Marty on 12/21/2002 at 3:43:26 PM
Tom, Did you ever find out dates of mfg of the ND mofel A brake? If so please forward to me directly. Thanks, Marty




AGE / VALUE:   wheelmen,s hat wanted posted by: marcello on 9/28/2002 at 6:29:10 PM
I am looking for a wheelmen's hat , where can i find it?


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   wheelmen,s hat wanted posted by Bill on 10/11/2002 at 2:09:48 AM
Got to the Wheelmen website at www.thewheelmen.org and in one of their listings there are several articles about clothing and suppliers of items for the wheelmen riders.




WANTED:   Pear shaped handgrips posted by: Mark on 9/24/2002 at 1:19:53 AM
I am looking for a source for wooden pear shaped handlebar grips identical to the Columbia style. Would appreciate any leads.





AGE / VALUE:   Le Cheval Mecanique posted by: Mark on 9/22/2002 at 5:28:14 AM
I just recently purchased an 1870s vintage "tricycle horse" made in France. I is in quite good condition. Can anyone tell me anything about it or have any idea who would be an expert on something like this. Thanks





AGE / VALUE:   spoon brake wanted posted by: Marcello on 9/21/2002 at 1:10:39 AM
I am looking spoon brake for my bike I have replica 48"
email me with price and pic. thanks





AGE / VALUE:   hi wheel wanted posted by: marcello luciano on 9/18/2002 at 1:14:03 AM
I am looking for used but good replica hi wheel bicycle . send me photo and price. thanks





AGE / VALUE:   Replica highwheeler for sale. $500 posted by: Kevin C. on 9/17/2002 at 12:21:42 AM
Rideable Replicas highwheeler for sale. 48-inch front wheel. Like new. Beautiful bike, ready to ride. $500 OBO. Must be picked up in Lafayette, Indiana (between Chicago and Indianapolis)


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Replica highwheeler for sale. $500 posted by marcello luciano on 9/17/2002 at 1:36:17 AM
hi kevin
send me photo please. thanks

   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Replica highwheeler for sale. $500 posted by Bob Purcell on 9/25/2002 at 12:04:27 AM
I am interested in a pennyfarthing. I will assume that this is the 48" classic without the front brake. If so your price seems rasonable.

Rap



   RE:RE:AGE / VALUE:   Replica highwheeler for sale. $500 posted by Kevin C. on 9/29/2002 at 4:42:09 PM
BIKE HAS BEEN SOLD. Thanks, Rap.




AGE / VALUE:   hi wheel posted by: marcello sam luciano on 9/15/2002 at 11:08:08 PM
I have a hi wheel that I bought the frame while ago and I started putting it together. the front takes 38" wheel (though I am using 37"because that is all I could find)and rear takes 13". I really do not know what kind of bike I have . even with 38" wheel there is almost 3" gap between tire and frame . Is there anybodywho can help me out and tell me what kind of bicycle I have?





WANTED:   old hi-wheeler posted by: John Malcom on 9/8/2002 at 10:21:16 PM
Looking for an old original hi-wheeler for display in my shop. Doesn't have to be perfect, but rideable would be nice. Is this realistic? (I'm not really a bicycle guy, just love the looks of the things.) How do I find what's out there & what might I expect to spend?


   RE:WANTED:   old hi-wheeler posted by Greg Barron on 9/9/2002 at 9:16:13 PM
Might be able to help you out John, go look at my web site at www.hiwheel.com and let me know if there is anything there that fits the bill for you.

Greg Barron
RBR Inc.

   RE:WANTED:   old hi-wheeler posted by Greg Barron on 9/9/2002 at 9:16:15 PM
Might be able to help you out John, go look at my web site at www.hiwheel.com and let me know if there is anything there that fits the bill for you.

Greg Barron
RBR Inc.




MISC:   "The Superior" posted by: Greg on 9/1/2002 at 10:50:50 PM
Ok,
I now am pleased to announce the new addition to my line, "The Superior" is up on the website and ready for viewing. Go to www.hiwheel.com and click the antique replicas button on the nav bar in the upper left corner and the first pic in the section is the Superior. I'll be adding the updated pics later as the production bikes are not quite done for photos. Also, in the next week or two a picture page of bikes, customers, things and such will be up on the site as well. Keep the rubber side down and keep spinning.
Greg
RBR Inc.


   RE:MISC:    posted by Brian on 9/2/2002 at 1:46:34 AM
Looks like a really nice bike. It should make most of the "purists" happy, those that didnt like the "Boneshaker" reproduction. Brian - on the right coast

   RE:RE:MISC:    posted by Greg Barron on 9/4/2002 at 7:38:26 PM
Hi Brian,
Glad you like the new bike and yes, some of the people I talked to actually told me it qualifies for sanctioned events so I guess that makes it a faithful replica! Keep on spinning your wheels and keep the rubber side down.

Greg... on the other right coast.




AGE / VALUE:   Goold Bicycle Made in Brantford Ontario posted by: Dave Brown on 8/24/2002 at 1:20:49 AM
I am looking for parts for a Brantford bicycle Made by thr Goold bicycle company in Ontario Canada. This bike is pre CCM around 1896 or 7. I need a Front sprocket and crank arms plus some head stem parts. This bike is a ladies. Any help would be most appreciated.





MISC:   Rust highwheeler posted by: Karl "Action" Jackson on 8/20/2002 at 3:26:03 AM
I visited Chris Rust about 10 years ago at his workshop/production facility in Colorado Springs. It was just down from the Olympic Training Center where I was instructing race mechanics for the USCF. He was constructing highwheelers with "modern" materials including: aluminum rims, aero handlebars (!) and clipless pedals. He and his friends were regulars at Colorado century rides and often climbed the tough mountains of Colorado. I rode one of his bikes and had to admit that they rode smoother and were more stable than my restored originals. He had a brother, close to his age, who may be able to shed more info.





AGE / VALUE:   Hi-Wheel with Sprague Clutch posted by: Karl Brohan on 8/16/2002 at 4:08:09 PM
I am trying to get some info about a Hi-Wheeler that was
maunufactured by Chris Rust and his brother. Chris recently
passed away in Ft. Worth from cancer. Apparently he and his brother were building a Hi-Wheel that had a sprague cluth in the hub. The hub was slightly larger than a rigid pedal setup. Bottom line, you can coast with this bike. Anyone know what happened to the building operation and bikes???


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Hi-Wheel with Sprague Clutch posted by Greg Barron on 8/22/2002 at 1:22:08 AM
I've built freewheel hubs for my bikes and can do it again if you are interested, let me know.
Greg Barron
RBR Inc.




AGE / VALUE:   G&J Rambler posted by: Brian Gabbard on 8/9/2002 at 10:48:45 PM
I recently came across what I think (based on the lugs)is a late 1890s G&J. I have the frame, fork, handlebars, cranks, pedals. The top tube is dented. It has a cool metal badge that says "Walla Walla Cycle Path Tax, 1900" on it. I'm wondering the value of my find and how best to deal with the dented top tube.





AGE / VALUE:   rear treat posted by: sam on 8/9/2002 at 6:44:45 PM
It was a rear treat for me yesterday to get to see a Columbia shaft drive.While visting my cousins in a small Ga.town the talk turned to bikes.He soon took me to the family feed store where we climbed into the atick to see his grandfathers shaft drive columbia.Only needed tires.So I told him about harpers.Hopely soon this town will again see that chainless bike flying down main street!