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Archived: Hi-Wheeler, Boneshaker and Safety





WANTED:   Looking for Repro Penny Farthing posted by: Randy Lindberg on 9/17/2007 at 5:19:45 AM
Hello, I'm looking for a used High Wheel or penny farthing to RIDE. I have great plans of using this as a commuter, or even light touring bike. If anyone has anything available, or know anyone who does, please contact me or forward my email. I have a 33" inseam and think somewhere between a 50"-52"..I think. If someone know different I'd appreciate letting me know.
Thanks in Advance! randylindberg@hotmail.com





WANTED:   rep. hi. wheel posted by: michael on 9/11/2007 at 4:14:33 AM
wanted a used rep. hi wheeler. $800.00 buys a new one.

Some one must have one or parts {esp. the wheel} i could make my own


   RE:WANTED:   rep. hi. wheel posted by Marcello on 9/12/2007 at 6:42:34 PM
why you do not check with www.hiwheel.com Greg can get you wheel and help you build your bike.
Marcello

   RE:WANTED:   rep. hi. wheel posted by michael on 9/12/2007 at 7:14:12 PM
still looking a wheel {48 in. } or low cost repro.

michael thanks for info.

   RE:WANTED: rep. hi. wheel posted by Aaron on 10/20/2007 at 2:35:49 PM
Hey whats up? I just came across a mbg 48in hiwheel with two rear tires and am looking to sell it.. im in California..




AGE / VALUE:   BRIDGESTONE HIGHWHEEL posted by: jack pryma on 8/28/2007 at 5:49:12 PM
sorry in my bike description of the bridgestone forgot to indicate that it has 28" tubed front tire and 16" tubed rear. can email me at prymafamily@juno.com i can send pics. thanks jack bikebarn





AGE / VALUE:   BRIDGESTONE HIGHWHEEL posted by: jack pryma on 8/28/2007 at 5:32:37 PM
hi i have a black bridgestone highwheel bike. it has a BS headbadge, bridgestone reflector grips and whats left of the bridgestone decal. can anyone tell me real/reproduction? value? year? where i might get bridgestone and deko decal for it? thanks for any info. jack bikebarn


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   BRIDGESTONE HIGHWHEEL posted by Bruce on 11/24/2007 at 4:43:30 PM
Ihave the same bike and I have have been trying to get the same information. Have you any answers to your query?





MISC:   Needing Information!! posted by: Norman Sills on 8/15/2007 at 8:14:20 AM
I recently was given a girls bike that has the model name Galaxie II on it and am trying to get information on the manufacturer, and age of the bike for the purpose of restoration. If anyone can tell me anything about this beautiful bike I would appreciate it.