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[url= http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/55-Ordinary-Penny-Farthing-c1885-Rudge-bearings-/270725403926?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f087dd516#ht_11563wt_1059 ]This one.[/url]
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I've been thinking about getting an ordinary for a while and this is the first one to turn up on ebay for months.
It's a lot of money for something that's not quite ridable though. I think I'd be better off getting a modern replica as I want something I wouldn't be afraid to damage or wear out by riding it.
That's massive, hope you have a big shed, where would you get spares like the tire from, as it would have to be custom? Also, most of the other parts look as though they need refurbishing.
It's a lot of money for a museum piece, which is in pretty poor condition, as a bike it isn't really fit for modern roads or traffic conditions and needs repair, that it's being sold broken says something, like there may be more problems to come.
Wall needs Jeyes fluid to get rid of moss and the path could do with a sweep.
Pointless................ IMO you would get a serious dose of 'buyers remorse'
I drive a 20 year old Land Rover as my daily transport and I used to drive a couple of thousand miles a year to steam rallies in a WW2 vintage AEC Matador.
I've got no problem modifying or repairing an old vehicle to keep it roadworthy, but like you say, that one may be a bit too fragile.
I'm looking for something I can ride, rather than something that's vintage for the sake of being vintage, so I think I'd be better off with a modern replica. They just never seem to turn up at a sensible price.
It's too bulky.
You need a Grout ordinary with folding wheels
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But if you want a new one, then [url= http://www.tallbike.com/tall/index.html ]Tallbike is where to go.[/url] Be prepared for a long wait. I've been on the waiting list for 5 years as he sorts out the prototypes.
This is what I'm waiting for
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What tyres for a Penny Farthing?
What tyres for a Penny Farthing?
Rocket rons....
Caught this dude in London on his!!!
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do it Graham, perfect for camber in the Wyre 🙂
It's a lot of money for something that's not quite ridable though
So it's perfect for an STW Friday debate thread 🙂
And i thought a 29er was too big
perfect for camber in the Wyre
At least my feet would stay dry on that last little stream crossing.
My plan, if I get one, would be to ride it round the family routes in the Wyre Forest or along the canal tow path.
I wouldn't fancy taking one on the road.
along the canal tow path.
😯 😯 😯
You know you want one really...
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That 2nd last photo looks so much righter with a pith helmet 🙂
http://www.pennyfarthingworldtour.com/Mk5.htm
this bloke seems to have done his homework.
(if you're still interested)
had a go on a replica smaller one the other day.never ridden fixed gear before,but I got the hang of it in about 5mins.in a carpark tho.
NICHE WHORE!!!
That's a fixie and you have missed the bandwagon 😀