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Archived: Hi-Wheeler, Boneshaker and Safety
MISC: strange Hi wheeler posted by: freddie on 11/19/2004 at 11:28:24 PM
| I have wanted a hi wheele bike for many years and have only came across 2. Both priced well out of my reach. Last week at a estate sale in Ky one was rolled out of a barn and I had the winning bid. The strange thing about it is the big wheel, a little less than 5 foot is in the back The seat is placed about 1/2 way down the tube and the little wheel has a very long stem that steers. chain drive and no brakes that I can find. solid tires ,Badly rusted but you can tell it was once painted black and had gold lettering but unreadable.A crest shaped head badge has left it's mark but is missing. Two rivit hole on the sides. I have never seen or heard of one like this. Any info out there? The price was $850.00 so I feel like I got a good deal The spokes are very thin from rust so I will never get to ride this wonderfuf bike but just so I will know. How do you mount this thing? |
RE:MISC: strange Hi wheeler posted by Greg Barron on 11/20/2004 at 2:39:57 AM
| Sounds like you got a new bike Freddie. If you send me some pictures I'll see if I can help you identify it. The big rear wheel with a chain drive sound interesting. Greg Barron RBR Inc. |
RE:MISC: strange Hi wheeler posted by walter branche on 11/22/2004 at 10:16:40 AM
| please send a photo to me, and i can tell you about your bike, it might be worth 5,000.00 to me ,,thanks,walter branche |
RE:MISC: strange Hi wheeler posted by freddie on 11/24/2004 at 5:34:38 PM
| I have recived many request for pictures of this bike and will post some as soon as I can. It may be just after the 1st. of the year. Also many request to buy this bike but it is not for sale as I have wanted one for so long and could never replace it. Thank all for the interest and I will keep you posted. |
RE:MISC: strange Hi wheeler posted by Richard taylor on 12/4/2004 at 12:32:41 AM
| There were some transition highwheel bicycles made prior to the turn of the century. The main reason was to improve on the dangerous headers caused by the rider being so far up on the highwheel. There were a few produced with chain drive. These few bicycles are highly collectable and if it is one it could run over $10,000.00 or more. If you need accurate identification on the "The Wheelmen" historian and library for possible identification and articiles on your bicycle. "The Wheelmen" is a national organization with internaltional members whose purpose it to promote the enjoyment of collecting and RIDING antique bicycles from the turn of the Century. Richard Taylor, Florida If you can't get through or just need additional research help contact me. I currently have several antique bicycle in this era and have been a "Wheelmen" for several years now. I can put you in touch with the RIGHT PEOPLE who's interest is soley to help you get your bicycle in riding shape if possible. |
RE:MISC: strange Hi wheeler posted by sam on 2/11/2005 at 2:54:31 PM
| Star(1883) had a small front wheel---sam |
MISC: Larz Anderson National Bike Show posted by: Peter Naiman on 11/11/2004 at 3:48:25 AM
| Just a short note. The Larz Anderson National Bike Show will be held on Sunday August 14th at the Museum of Transportation at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. Set up time will be at 9:00AM, with show times between 10:00AM to 2:00PM. There may be a swap meet held independently of Larz in+ Watertown on Saturday the 13th of August, with the show the following day. Further information on the show events and the possible swap to follow in further postings. If you wish to be added to our mailing list or are interested in a swap space, please email me at hetchinspete1@yahoo.com. Thank you, Peter Naiman Hetchinspete |
MISC:Is there any need/market for cotter presses? posted by: Mark Stonich on 10/19/2004 at 7:06:46 PM
| I’m trying to find out if there are enough potential buyers to have a short run of cotter presses made. If you're interested, there’s a detailed posting in the “English Roadsters” Discussion Area. |
AGE / VALUE: Men ride across US on HIGHWHEELERS posted by: Larry "Boneman" Bone on 10/10/2004 at 12:42:56 PM
| I don't usually post in this forum, but thought y'all might find this of interest: http://www.thewheelmen.org/sections/americanjourneys/gary_peter04/default.asp Regards! Larry "Boneman" Bone |
AGE / VALUE: help to identify and name the style posted by: Juliano on 9/30/2004 at 12:17:01 PM
| my nostalgia for bicycles of mid 70's increases. But I am not orriented in terms! I need to search in web space photo pics of some vintage velo's but I am not able to name 'em My point is a velo with 1.stickers on corpus 2.sitting,sadler place/part represent very stylish form with metal stick in tuned "U" form for the backs of body. bicycles which high of sadler could be moved-lower or higher breaking in the middle corpus lighting system with "dinamo" very attractive place for hands..seems as 15mm torns May be you had recognized what I am trying to represent! I need more info about models,seras..etc as a bulgarian born I was 7 y.old at 1974 when even in Bulgaria ,closed during long period of time a few could bought from outside or from Dutty free shops...special stores for "Nomenklatura" and sailers.. please,help me in my "proustian" going back after traces of lost time! |
RE:AGE / VALUE: help to identify and name the style posted by juliano on 9/30/2004 at 12:27:56 PM
| I am not sure this is the right thread to post my question.. I'd appreciat if someone can orrientate me sending me e-mail..where to post my questions.. May be it will be interesting to collect some cathalog with bulgarian ,USSR ,DDR models there was a very exsiting child velo "PEPERUDKA"- buterfly 60's copy of western model,but I am not able to recognize the prototype -the USSSR one was named SHKOLNIK" -schoolboy ! Bulgaria made licensed velo BALKAN it was copy from the models of Peugaut but flat corpus's boards. Balkan is this velo I unsuccessfully described above! |
AGE / VALUE: Help To identify Boneshaker posted by: Bern on 9/29/2004 at 5:28:47 PM
| Need Help To identify This Bike Photo Link: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/firekid/ebay/GARAGE/bike1.jpg ![]("http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/firekid/ebay/GARAGE/bike1.jpg") |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Help To identify Boneshaker posted by Richard Taylor on 12/4/2004 at 12:39:18 AM
| Try contacting the "The Wheelmen" at their web site and they might have someone knowledgeable in the bicycle. |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Help To identify Boneshaker posted by glenn on 12/22/2004 at 5:14:25 PM
| Appears to be a transitional velocipede.What size front wheel would you estimate.Is front hub wood? Is this skeleton in the States? Thanks for the "view". Glenn |
RE:RE:AGE / VALUE: Help To identify Boneshaker posted by Patrick Lizotte on 4/11/2005 at 1:55:22 PM
| HI, I'm restoring a 26" Columbia bicycle and I can't figure out the exact year of fabrication. It's a skip-tooth. serial# is 51219(I didn't find any letter). The seat post is riveted top and bottm before being brass welded. Brass was also used as a filler on many area of the bike. The front crest is red and black, 3" long, 2 1/8" between rivet. Crest markings are: top: westfield mfg co, bottom westfield mass usa. Here's the tire info... I'm not sure if they're the original: western auto supply co kansas city mo Made in usa. I really aprreciate your help!! Thanks!! Patrick |
AGE / VALUE: Help To identify Boneshaker posted by: Bern on 9/29/2004 at 5:28:47 PM
| Need Help To identify This Bike Photo Link: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/firekid/ebay/GARAGE/bike1.jpg |
AGE / VALUE: fraud attempt posted by: mike on 9/18/2004 at 5:15:14 PM
| Warning !!! I put a bike on Craigs list and was then contacted by a fraud who wanted to ship the bike. this is a warning about there fraud attempt. Part of there reply to me.------------ it fits what i have been searching for.I am okay with $2500.i am currently not in your country,to be precise i'm in western africa on a business trip and i will handle shipment of it to My base in Germany.do you accept cashier checks as a method of payment.i can commence payment immediately if it is still available. I replied with my mailing info and then the next contact--- --------------------------------------------------- CAN I HAVE ANOTHER ADDRESS PLZ CUS FEDEX DONT DELIVER P.O BOX OK ---------------------------- After my reply with the info the next contact email had the following ---------------------------- Hello Michael, I have seen the price and its ok by me then i have instructed my client in{usa} to issue the cashiers cheque to you.meanwhlie i also instructed him to include $2300.00 on the payment so you should expect a cashiers cheque of $2500.00the excess is for my shipper that will be coming for pick up.the funds will be used for the shipping of the {goods} along side 3 other BIKES i placed order for in care of my shipper.i'll imploy you to wire the balance via western union money transfer to my shipper as soon as you RECEIVE the cheque.My SHIPPER will come for pick up on a specicified date that will be convenient for you.i hope i can count on you for my balance I ALSO WANT THIS TO BASE ON TRUST CAN I TRUST YOU?... P.S i will like you to give me ur contact info.. ------------------------------------------------------------------- What a SCAM I reported it to the proper agency.!!! also another warning, when a distant seller suggests use of an online escrow service. most online escrow sites are FRAUDULENT, operated by scammers http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html#examples * most online escrow sites are FRAUDULENT, operated by scammers * for more info, do a google search on "fake escrow" or "escrow fraud" * if you must do business with a distant seller, insist on a legitimate service, such as www.escrow.com Keep your eyes open there is a rip off around every corner. Mike |
RE:AGE / VALUE: fraud attempt posted by mike p on 10/17/2004 at 5:09:56 AM
| just had the same type of response to some tires I mentioned her in the english roadster section-calls self Ray-not going any further with this one.. |
RE:AGE / VALUE: fraud attempt posted by David on 10/28/2004 at 10:50:28 PM
| These cashier's check scams are very common. "Let me hold your wallet so I know that you trust me..." |
WANTED: Reproduction string skirt-guards? posted by: Paul Rubenson on 9/15/2004 at 3:37:38 AM
| Does anyone know a supplier for reproduction string skirt guards? Old illustrations show some very elaborate designs, with patterns, colors, etc. I hate to just use plain string on an attractive bike. Thanks! -Paul PS-I also posted this in the roadster section--I hope no one minds. |
AGE / VALUE: also can anybody identify this highwheeler? posted by: paul on 9/14/2004 at 4:05:04 PM
| Hi, I think this may be a bayliss thomas , but i am not sure, does anybody have any ideas? the stamp on the back bone is 4959 see pics below: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/morganv8uk/album?.dir=/b30e&.src=ph&.tok=ph76bvBBXEiElbDH any help would be great in solving this mystery thanks Paul |
RE:AGE / VALUE: also can anybody identify this highwheeler? posted by Rudge? on 10/16/2004 at 1:01:31 AM
| Looks an awful lot like some parts I had on a Rudge but then again some different too. Check with some folks at the Wheelmen.org Greg |
RE:AGE / VALUE: also can anybody identify this highwheeler? posted by Rudge? on 10/16/2004 at 1:01:56 AM
| Looks an awful lot like some parts I had on a Rudge but then again some different too. Check with some folks at the Wheelmen.org Maybe David Toppin too. Greg |
AGE / VALUE: Can anybody identify this safety? posted by: Paul on 9/14/2004 at 3:03:21 PM
| Hi , does anybody recognise the model, year of this safety , and where i may be able to get some pedals? please visit the photos on : http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/morganv8uk/album?.dir=/7564&.src=ph&.tok=phADbvBBi4BXUCi8 thanks |
AGE / VALUE: Information posted by: Jeff on 9/12/2004 at 4:44:04 AM
| I have a high wheeler bike and don't have alot of knowledge about it. I am interested in learning more about it. I was hoping that I could get some direction on where to turn. Even just what to look for on the bike to confirm who made it, it's age, and where it came from. I'm in Ontario, so any ideas of anybody around that I could visit with the bike would be a great help |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Information posted by walter branche on 9/15/2004 at 11:44:16 AM
| send a photo to me, and i will tell you what you have.. a photo of the seat , hubs, handlebars etc. thanks wpb |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Information posted by mike p on 10/17/2004 at 5:12:35 AM
| there is a gentleman connected with the Bruce county museum who is a collector and might be able to help. |
FOR SALE: Great 1976 Bone Shaker COPPER Plated posted by: Rick on 9/7/2004 at 5:09:02 PM
| This is a 1976 built replica of a 1875-90 Penny Farthing bicycle by Rideable Replicas. Copper plated frame, Ashtabula goose neck, 48" original black painted front wheel, 14" rear, Troxel seat. A 28 year old bicycle in excellent condition. Nice copper patina. Call 856-939-0640 for more details. |
RE:FOR SALE: Great 1976 Bone Shaker COPPER Plated posted by Chase on 6/25/2005 at 2:12:28 AM
| Can you please send me a picture of the penny farthing and could you also tell me the price you wish to sell it for. Thanks |
MISC: Audio Visual Hi-wheel Riding Lessons posted by: Tallbike.com on 9/5/2004 at 5:39:19 AM
| Audio Visual Hi-wheel Riding Lessons here: http://www.tallbike.com/tall/ride.html |
AGE / VALUE: Vintage tricycle posted by: Bud on 8/30/2004 at 3:34:45 PM
| I purchased a vintage tricycle from an estate in Independence, Texas. It has been repainted I was told by the daughter of the estate when she got it as a hand me down in the 1940's it is about 36 inches takk at the center of the handlebars which have wooden black ends. On the seat is Made in the USA and I think either Troxel or Trexel? The seat is black leather. the front wheel is 20 inches round and the two back wheels are 14 inches round. Does anyone know anything about this tricycle? Thanks BUD |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Vintage tricycle posted by marcello on 8/31/2004 at 3:03:45 AM
| Do u have any pics that we can see. Do u have plan to sell it? if yes how much u want for it? marcello |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Vintage tricycle posted by michael on 7/26/2005 at 5:33:29 AM
| i too have a troxel tricycle blue worn seat lots of crome ...says made in moscow tenn ...trying to fine out more about it ...please let me know what you here...erecter_67@ yahoo.com |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Vintage tricycle posted by Heather on 4/9/2006 at 4:13:12 PM
| I have a hedstrom tricycle. Seat made by troxel in white leather. Colors black and red...would like to know year and a little more info if anyone has info please email |