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| I have an unrestored Penny Farthing for sale. I dont know what it is worth so please dont ask me (I just dont know) if your interested I can be contacted on shaunef (at) ozemail .com .au (no gaps) I'll send pictures and you can make me an offer. reading your Hi wheel stories I wish I could keep it but I need the cash. All the best to all Packed free (in a crate) Shipping to the UK 200 pounds the USA US$300.00 I'm south of Sydney Australia |
| I am thinking of building a replica of a penny farthing, however buying could be an option. Info would be appreciated on your project bike. |
| Anybody knows where can I get white rubber pedal for my boneshaker? Marcello |
| Check out item #2177803923. If i got yhe number right it is a great old hi-wheeler for sale (looks good in the pictures anyways) No relative, No connection, (but I couldn't resist biddinbg 50 bucks, it started at 9.99) |
| Looks like they pulled the auction? No bids shown either, I don't get it? |
| Oops, the seller cancelled and there were some bids. |
| The seller just contacted me and they will be relisting and adding info on the bike. From the pic, does anyone have an idea what it is? G |
| Hi Greg, I have a bike that was manufactured byt the pope co in boston, mass. It is 1880 with the front wheel measuring 60in. and the back 16 in. I am looking for info on this bike and an batting zero. I am interested in selling it for the right price. Have any advice? Marlene |
| Sent you an email direct Marlene. Greg |
| Wanted: Early Harley Davidson bicycle or frame or early Davis Sewing Machine Co. bicycle of frame. Will buy or trade antique bicycles or parts. |
| You can also go check out Ike Clanton's page, it's a little dated but I dig that crazy music that loads with the site. they have a couple good stories too! http://clantongang.com/oldwest/hiwheel.html |
| I had to bring this up here and list it as it's own post cause I thought it deserved some notice and didn't want it burried in the lower postings. It is a response to "Sheesh" a little lower down the list. Hope it strikes a cord and gets a couple responses. Greg I don't think you can reasonably say the hobby has died. I mean I sell a hundred or more bikes a year, I just released a new model hiwheel, I sell parts to fix bikes on a regular basis and there is a healthy resellers market for the old originals and the replicas as well. Check on ebay and you'll see them pretty regularly. There isn't much traffic on this particular part of this particular site but that doesn't mean the sport has died. Think about what you are saying here, first off the bikes are old. REALLY OLD! How many are left out there and how many are still available or rideable? Secondly, there aren't too many people that make these bikes cause it ain't like these big old suckers are what you could call main stream. Thirdly, you gotta have some hutzpuh to ride them as they do put your butt 5 feet in the air and how many folks are brave enought to do that in the first place? A forth point, they aren't exactly K-Mart blue light specials, come on they ain't cheap so how many folks have the discretionary income to spend on what is undeniably a toy when they could spend half (or way less) as much on a mountain bike that they feel safer on and is more, how can I put it, adaptable to use. Fifth, you could help the sport by riding and posting more descriptive items such as how to get one, how you like riding, maybe you saw a cool hiwheel you'd like to tell us all about? You know there are a few things you could do to help but if you don't then that's cool too. Here is an FYI for all, there is a great site at www.wheelmen.org and there is another great site called the Hiwheel Discussion Board at http://disc.server.com/Indices/121240.html There are some other good sources of info and supply out there as well, try www.wheelmen.org OR(shameless plug here) www.hiwheel.com that's me! Greg Barron, head bottle washer! Check out the customer picture pages and the new Superior model. You can also go to www.Victorybicycles.com After that you can go to Rustyspokes.com or Edlee and there are a bunch of other things/places as well. The Wheelmen yearly meet is in Elgin IL. this year in July and should have a major amount of riders in attendence in addition to swap meets and lectures and other such truck. Basically the horse ain't dead so don't beat it yet. Go for a ride, enjoy your bike and keep the wheels turning! Greg Barron Rideable Bicycle Replicas Inc. |
| I have a vintage tool pouch which look's like it would mount just above the bottom bracket as it has tube clasp's on the bottom(1) and side(2) of the pouch and a full length opening at the top. It is triangular in shape 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6in. and 1 1/8 inches wide, black in color and good condition. Chainring side has scuff's and may need re-dyed. Content's: Spanner wrench, + two other wrenches, and a nice polished oilcan. No logo identification on pouch or tool's only Pat.Pen. on oilcan. Email me if you have question's. Price; $40 + S/H |
| To Thomas, I'm having trouble responding to your email it's returning as undeliverable. Dan |
| I am seeking information about the design of the headbadge on my very early 1890's Humber safety bicycle. It has a 30 inch front wheel, and a 26 inch rear. No freewheel. The headbadge was probably a decal. I'm looking for old pictures, illustrations in books etc. anything to help me determine the exact design of the original headbadge. |
| I have a Murray Skybolt girls bike. Does any one know the year it was produced the serial # M3 5011-044108.. found on the front of the frame.. Thanks Bob |
| Serial numbers are of little use as I have found no charts for Murrays and efforts to obtain that info from the company lead nowhere. From what I have learned through various WEB searches,they where made from around 1955 t0 the mid sixties. The ones from the fifties seem to have the name Skybolt 64-X while the 60s models are simply skybolt. I'm not sure what year the numerals were dropped. On the older models the seatstays butt into the frame while the later models have the seatstays welded to the outside of the seat tube. This is not cast in stone but I'm reasnably sure is fairly accurate from numerous photos I have veiwed on the WEB. Its fustrating that so little info exists on Murray bikes. I have a Murray Jet Fire(boys) and a Skybolt(girls) that appear to be form the mid 60s. Hope this helps. John Metz |
| I have forsale on my Showroom site a rare 1876 Meyer of Paris High Bicycle, All restored, Price is £5,500. Go to: http://www.theoldbicycle.co.uk |
| Can anyone give me some information (date, value, ...) about my Right. You can see a picture in the picture database (query by make: choose 'Right'). Thanks! |
| This is a list of the cycles you will be seeing on the Larz Anderson Concourse this Sunday on the 27th. We expect a number of other, lightweights, Highwheelers, Antique, and Ballon Tire to arrive on show day. The Museum of Transportation will also have their collection of rare antique cycles on display. Most of their prized collection is from the 1880 to early 1900s. 1958 Holdsworth "Triallist". 16 pound path racer. 37 Gloria La Garabaldina Extra. First (I believe) Italian produced Simplex derailleur. Company that launched the careers of Masi, Colnago and others. many details of both makers prevalent in this cycle. Satin nickle finish, chrome lugs, painted spearpoint highlights. Original and complete. 46 Wilier la Triestina. Professional team bike of famous Magni, Cottur, Bevilacqua team. Copper plated classic, original and complete 68 Masi GC. First year for this classic. Masi drilled components and custom Bellini/Masi saddle. restored over three years. Champagne/yellow. 73 Masi GC. Team red of the first Carlsbad batch. Breaking Away. original and complete. 1980 Jim Merz. Custom built for Vegas show with first issue Shimano AX group. Aero cable routing, bb/chainstay mounted rear brake. Ferrari red. 84 Dave Grylls 3Rensho Pursuit bike. Stuning aero design in classic 3Rensho purple. Classic Yoshi Konno design. 58 Rene Herse Pista. Work in progress. 68 Cinelli SC,bivalent, first Campy brakes, rear der. 1936 Hetchins with mostly original componants, 7th oldest cycle on the Hetchins Registry at the VCC. 1938 Hetchins Anglo Continental, restored ( will be at Larz if completed in time)Second oldest surviving Anglo of five known to survive, with original sales slips from Hetchins. 1939 Hetchins Trio, one of only two surviving, unrestored with all original componants. 1946 Hetchins Super Special, restored with gorgious correct 1940s group. One of only about twenty surviving. Pre-curser the the Nulle Secundus. 1950/51 Hetchins Experto Crede. One owner cycle in original unrestored condition, with all origial group. 1955 Hetchins Magnum Opus Phase II, restored by prior owner, with 1980 Campy Super Record. 1956 Hetchins Expert Crede track bike. Might be unrestored. 1962 Hetchins Experto Crede track bike, restored by Bob Jackson. Gorgious. 1962 Experto Crede with Vibrant Stays. From Bicycle Classics 1967 Hetchins Hellenic straight stay. (may be ready to show). 2000 Hetchins Millenium. If ready to show. Will be ready for Cirque. 1966 Schwinn Paramount. Full chrome. Will be for sale after showing. 1983 Mercian Vincetore with Gold Galli group. Will be for sale after showing. 1984 Ciocc Designer with full Campag pantographed group. Will be for sale after showing. 1950 Frddie Grubb All Rounder 1973 Cinelli Track Bike 1978 Teledyne Titanium. Spotless 1975 Gitane Tour de France Early 1960s Masi Special 1973 Masi Gran Criterium 1973 California Masi 1950s Atala 1976 Medici Pro Strada 1970s Cas Vitus Pro Team 1980 Vitus Carbon 1973 Raleigh Record Ace 1936 German Six Day track bike by Schumacher 1980s Roberts Two French town bikes 2001 Rivendell 1946 Hobbs Barbicon, restored 30 th Anniversary Richard Sachs 1971 Masi Gran Criterium 1939 Hetchins Brilliant 1930s Durkoff Six Day 1951 Raleigh Clubman with S/A 4Spd 2001 Rivendell Custom by Curt Goodrich 1952 Claude Butler Jubilee 1977 Roberts Road Bike 1970s Pugeot PX10 1937 Raleigh Tourist, won First Place at Cirque last year. 1940 Drysdale Special track bike 1974 Raleigh Professional (restored by Brian Baylis) 1976 Raleigh Competition Superbe 1917 Harley Davidson 1934 Schwinn Arrowcycle 1936 Elgin Skylark 1960 Bowden Spaceliner/ unrestored 1937 Dayton Huffman/ Firestone Fleetwood with full twinflex suspension 1955 Huffman Radio Bike 1951 Schwinn Black Phantom 1951 Schwinn Black Phantom with 1947 Whizzer Kit 1950 Schwinn Black Panther 1952 Schwinn Black Phantom 1897 Ladies Sterling 1915 Mens Columbia 1896 Mens Tall Frame Defiant 1926 Ladies Hibbard 1910 Mebs Red Indian 1920s Colson Fairy 1890s Eagle Highwheel 1890s Eagle Highwheel 1890s New Mail High Wheel and a few assorted safeties and Ivor Johsons may accompany this Highwheel Collection. |
| Sounds like a neat show, where will it be? |
| WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE AN OLD BIKE, SOMETHING FROM THE "GAY" 1890'S. THE OLDER THE BETTER! MENS OR WOMENS. IF YOU HAVE OR KNOW OF ONE THAT IS FOR SALE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. |
| If your still looking for a PennyFarthing 1890 ish I've just posted one for sale |
| Man - this hobby has died |
| No, not the whole hobby, just the High-Wheeler and Bone Shaker side. They are too expensive! Plus who cares about expensive European road bikes? Sting-Rays, fat tire bikes and English bikes with fenders are going gangbusters, and those bikes are still reasonably priced. |
| I don't think you can reasonably say the hobby has died. I mean I sell a hundred or more bikes a year, I just released a new model hiwheel, I sell parts to fix bikes on a regular basis and there is a healthy resellers market for the old originals and the replicas as well. Check on ebay and you'll see them pretty regularly. There isn't much traffic on this particular part of this particular site but that doesn't mean the sport has died. Think about what you are saying here, first off the bikes are old. REALLY OLD! How many are left out there and how many are still available or rideable? Secondly, there aren't too many people that make these bikes cause it ain't like these big old suckers are what you could call main stream. Thirdly, you gotta have some hutzpuh to ride them as they do put your butt 5 feet in the air and how many folks are brave enought to do that in the first place? A forth point, they aren't exactly K-Mart blue light specials, come on they ain't cheap so how many folks have the discretionary income to spend on what is undeniably a toy when they could spend half (or way less) as much on a mountain bike that they feel safer on and is more, how can I put it, adaptable to use. Fifth, you could help the sport by riding and posting more descriptive items such as how to get one, how you like riding, maybe you saw a cool hiwheel you'd like to tell us all about? You know there are a few things you could do to help but if you don't then that's cool too. Here is an FYI for all, there is a great site at www.wheelmen.org and there is another great site called the Hiwheel Discussion Board at http://disc.server.com/Indices/121240.html There are some other good sources of info and supply out there as well, try www.wheelmen.org OR(shameless plug here) www.hiwheel.com that's me! Greg Barron, head bottle washer! Check out the customer picture pages and the new Superior model. You can also go to www.Victorybicycles.com After that you can go to Rustyspokes.com or Edlee and there are a bunch of other things/places as well. The Wheelmen yearly meet is in Elgin IL. this year in July and should have a major amount of riders in attendence in addition to swap meets and lectures and other such truck. Basically the horse ain't dead so don't beat it yet. Go for a ride, enjoy your bike and keep the wheels turning! Greg Barron Rideable Bicycle Replicas Inc. |
| I have an old childs tricycle made by "The Keystone Lantern Co." Philadelphia, PA. Unfortunately I can not find any information about it (age, value, parts). How old is it?? It needs a few rear spokes, a seat and one pedal. Can anyone help me out? knowlock@hotmail.com |
| hi ken I think u might check with Greg at www.hiwheel.com probably he is the one who can help u out. good luck |