Originally Posted by verktyg

@noglider #7

I tried a brief ride on a replica high wheeler once back in the 70's. I agree. Also an early "bent" from the 70's. Can't say which was less enjoyable!

Not quite 1900's but I did a century on a 1936 Durkopp track bike that had been used in the Berlin Olympics. Almost all original, fixed gear, 1" pitch chain, wood rims and all. The bike weighed under 18 Lbs. and was a very smooth ride.

It looked like this one:


verktyg

Chas.