Touring on a Penny Farthing?
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If the big wheels are overly intimidating, bicymple and mc2 offer modern smaller wheel diameter 'dwarf ordinaries' (yes, that's a thing) with geared hubs.
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In an entirely serendipitous accident of time and place, in 1984 I saw the highwheel crew off from the Pacific shore in San Francisco on their 100th-anniversary recreation of Stevens' trans-Am ride.
True that, although somehow tandem, long-wheelbase recumbent and recumbent trike owners get their machines to and from tours. Undoubtedly those initiated with the secret handshake know tips, tricks and technics to make it happen.
Modern bikepacking handlebar and seatpost bags remind one of Thomas Stevens' on-bike dunnage.
No step for a stepper, eh?
Modern bikepacking handlebar and seatpost bags remind one of Thomas Stevens' on-bike dunnage.
No step for a stepper, eh?
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Hey flippin , you've been shy, haven't heard a peep from you.
And staep, if I had 2 and a half grand to spend like it was nothing, I would love getting one of those replicas by the company in the vid.
It would be a hoot.
And staep, if I had 2 and a half grand to spend like it was nothing, I would love getting one of those replicas by the company in the vid.
It would be a hoot.
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https://www.unicycle.com/unicycle-co...g-black-black/
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It looks like they are $1600 plus $42.99 shipping in the continental US. To make it more tempting they are available close enough to be a long one day road trip for me. Not sure how bad that is for you Canadians is it really two and a half grand?
https://www.unicycle.com/unicycle-co...g-black-black/
https://www.unicycle.com/unicycle-co...g-black-black/
At least it has a rear brake to slow down a bit, how much that "bit" would be on a given downhill who knows.
Would still be a real hoot to own.
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Would still be a real hoot to own.
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neat. thanks for the info.
The fellow who asked about this hasnt responded at all, but lets face it, the chances that any of us will own a penny farthing is pretty darn small and unlikely, let alone tour on one.
FFlags, you didnt really think any of us have do you?
The fellow who asked about this hasnt responded at all, but lets face it, the chances that any of us will own a penny farthing is pretty darn small and unlikely, let alone tour on one.
FFlags, you didnt really think any of us have do you?
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Here's the link to the shop in the San Francisco Bay area that makes them, including a 'mini' with a 28" front wheel:
Antique Replicas - Rideable Bicycle Replicas
Antique Replicas - Rideable Bicycle Replicas
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he did say recently that he or she has spent 17 months travelling in Asia and people had been very helpful with him/her for all of the "travelling in Asia" questions. I dont know if he ended up travelling on his folding bike at all, but who knows.
but thats ok asking for advice. A lot of his questions tend to be about lowering a daily budget, which does help when one is spending a long time travelling around like he or she has supposedly been doing, so I get that.
as we know though, there are always people who find a bicycle touring forum and ask all kinds of questions, but dont really participate, but this is a faceless/anonymous internet thing that is not uncommon.
but thats ok asking for advice. A lot of his questions tend to be about lowering a daily budget, which does help when one is spending a long time travelling around like he or she has supposedly been doing, so I get that.
as we know though, there are always people who find a bicycle touring forum and ask all kinds of questions, but dont really participate, but this is a faceless/anonymous internet thing that is not uncommon.
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Sorry I don't get the notifications on my phone.. replying now..
I just remember seeing it a year ago and ran across it again and thought it would be an interesting question for the professionals here.. after watching all the videos of the guy that actually has done a world tour on one.. and he's doing his second now.. it definitely doesn't seem easy.. but #1 in cool factor imo.
I've never toured.. I know quite a bit about it.. have friends and met lots who have.. want to.. which is why I'm here.
I just checked the titles of his 50 posts and now don't think he actually tours.
Yes I'm all about cheap travel.. I have endless time, not endless money.. and I do like riding bicycles.. but a long tour is a completely different thing..
Before I flew to Asai I bought a used Dahon Mariner off eBay it arrived pretty damaged and had to return it.. and kind of chickened out to be honest.
But I'm here because I do want to do it.. not trying to waste people's time sorry.
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Yes I'm all about cheap travel.. I have endless time, not endless money.. and I do like riding bicycles.. but a long tour is a completely different thing..
Before I flew to Asai I bought a used Dahon Mariner off eBay it arrived pretty damaged and had to return it.. and kind of chickened out to be honest.
But I'm here because I do want to do it.. not trying to waste people's time sorry.
Cheers
he did say recently that he or she has spent 17 months travelling in Asia and people had been very helpful with him/her for all of the "travelling in Asia" questions. I dont know if he ended up travelling on his folding bike at all, but who knows.
but thats ok asking for advice. A lot of his questions tend to be about lowering a daily budget, which does help when one is spending a long time travelling around like he or she has supposedly been doing, so I get that.
as we know though, there are always people who find a bicycle touring forum and ask all kinds of questions, but dont really participate, but this is a faceless/anonymous internet thing that is not uncommon.
but thats ok asking for advice. A lot of his questions tend to be about lowering a daily budget, which does help when one is spending a long time travelling around like he or she has supposedly been doing, so I get that.
as we know though, there are always people who find a bicycle touring forum and ask all kinds of questions, but dont really participate, but this is a faceless/anonymous internet thing that is not uncommon.
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And to the other person who mentioned the guy on the unicycle..
He recently completed his world tour.. took him 3 years.. he started when he was 19.. he has tons of videos from his trip on his YouTube channel.
Incredible.. think he's the first person to ever ride around the world on one... good for him.
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Sorry I don't get the notifications on my phone.. replying now..
I just remember seeing it a year ago and ran across it again and thought it would be an interesting question for the professionals here.. after watching all the videos of the guy that actually has done a world tour on one.. and he's doing his second now.. it definitely doesn't seem easy.. but #1 in cool factor imo.
I've never toured.. I know quite a bit about it.. have friends and met lots who have.. want to.. which is why I'm here.
I just remember seeing it a year ago and ran across it again and thought it would be an interesting question for the professionals here.. after watching all the videos of the guy that actually has done a world tour on one.. and he's doing his second now.. it definitely doesn't seem easy.. but #1 in cool factor imo.
I've never toured.. I know quite a bit about it.. have friends and met lots who have.. want to.. which is why I'm here.
you know, I reckon its a really small number of people who actually make any money off this gig, and clearly they are the ones who do the successful youtube channels and whatnot.
good luck with your travels and meandering.
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Pennies are a tiny slice of the modern velo world, but my seat of the pants is about the same % of penny riders tour as 'safety' bike riders.
There are some fun penny travelogs on CGOAB. Following links on websites and Facebook led me to penny tour stories Stateside, in EU and Oz.
So the answer is: 'Yep!' Looks like quality adventure. Toting self-contained dunnage seems to be a bit of an issue.
There are some fun penny travelogs on CGOAB. Following links on websites and Facebook led me to penny tour stories Stateside, in EU and Oz.
So the answer is: 'Yep!' Looks like quality adventure. Toting self-contained dunnage seems to be a bit of an issue.
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