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1879 World Champion penny farthing Race bike, replica ordinary
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George Waller 1879 World Champion DHF Premier Racing Ordinary Replica





On the 28th of April 1879 George Waller competed among nine riders in the World Cycling Championships in London. Waller was a young rider from Newcastle that had only won prizes in minor races in the past. William Cann from Sheffield was the favourite and Charles Terront from France was the closest rival based on previous races. Everything changed when the newcomer Waller turned up on his Hillman Herbert and Cooper DHF race bike to claim the £105 cash and the amazing World Champion belt (he is seen wearing it in the photos).



For more on the history of Waller have a look on these webpages:

https://heatonhistorygroup.org/2013/...mpion-cyclist/

The Beginnings




Wallers winning Machine replica specification:




Patented Double Hollow Forks, each tube is carefully tapered top and bottom.

Hollow narrow Bars
Narrow light weight fork crowns as the 1879 DHF originally had
Open tube head this originally was designed to show off the hollow tube patent.
Tapered backbone tube.
Hand turned cedar wood Handles
Slotted adjustable cranks
Light weight rear fork
Lightweight racing saddle hand formed and trimmed as per the original and mounted with a hand carved cedar wood wedge to the original pattern leaf spring.
Even the racing pedals have been remade just like on the original machine.
Patina finish created to give the feel of finding and riding the real machine which originally was fully nickel plated.
This machine really does look and ride like the World Champion machine. The photographed machine was created with a 58" driving wheel for a customer to compete in the Knutsford Great Race, if you want a chance to keep up orders are now been taken :-)




Many other quality English machines, components made to order and full restoration work undertaken.

Each bike comes complete with a cup of tea and a tour of the workshop if your interested in how things are made.

For more details and other options please phone on 07969275909



Please contact me first to discuss the lead time and sizing you would require.



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