A true single speed hero.
12-02-04 | 03:52 AM
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A true hero.
Check this out:
https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4060779.stm
Yes, that's a fixed gear!
I can't believe some of the other things this man has done it's just mind blowing.
https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4060779.stm
Yes, that's a fixed gear!
I can't believe some of the other things this man has done it's just mind blowing.
12-02-04 | 05:50 AM
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Beausage is Beautiful
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From: Saitama, Japan
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This man wins.
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12-02-04 | 07:40 AM
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無くなった
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From: Sci-Fi Wasabi
Bikes: I built the Bianchi track bike back up today.
"As well as being my best friend, I suppose it's also been my worst enemy"
I've felt that way about my bike too...
I've felt that way about my bike too...
12-02-04 | 11:55 AM
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Bikes: 2 fixies, 1 road, 29er in the works.
Spc. Fredrick Ofori is a hero. The hero of Coney Island. A hero for the right reasons. I bet you, in a different day, Spc. Fredrick Ofori would ride a fixie.
That's what I say.
That's what I say.
12-02-04 | 12:02 PM
#9
...leaving skid marks
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From: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)
Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)
this place in japan makes custom penny farthings!!
https://www.inet-shibata.or.jp/~HSbicycles/
What is a Penny farthing (https://www.inet-shibata.or.jp/~HSbicycles/HISTORY1.htm)
A Penny farthing is a bicycle that was developed between 1870 and 1878 which became a popular mode of transport till 1892 when the safety bicycle a style that we all now use came into production. The penny farthing bicycle came in many sizes in order to fit small children and tall adults. The Coventry Machinists company of England advertised in their 1880 catalogue bicycles from 38 inches to 58 inches. So bicycle clubs were very popular, with riders that were very competitive and, who would go out in all types of weather to challenge each other to clock up long distances and fast times. At the height of the penny farthing boom there were over 500 companies producing these bicycles, but now they are only available from custom builders but originals are much sort after by veteran bicycle collectors.
THE PENNY FARTHING CLUB In the 1880s bicycle clubs were formed in many parts of the world these clubs were very popular and provided safety for the riders as sometimes stage coach owners would attack riders as they did not like sharing the roads with the cyclists. These clubs each had there own uniform and would often go riding as a group their uniform included tight fitting pants (nicker bockers) that were knee length with a close fitting jacket with a small collar and rounded bottom corner. This was worn with knee length stockings and a cap on which their club badge was worn and their shoes were Black or Brown leather. Below are some photos of typical bicycle club uniforms...
https://www.inet-shibata.or.jp/~HSbicycles/
What is a Penny farthing (https://www.inet-shibata.or.jp/~HSbicycles/HISTORY1.htm)
A Penny farthing is a bicycle that was developed between 1870 and 1878 which became a popular mode of transport till 1892 when the safety bicycle a style that we all now use came into production. The penny farthing bicycle came in many sizes in order to fit small children and tall adults. The Coventry Machinists company of England advertised in their 1880 catalogue bicycles from 38 inches to 58 inches. So bicycle clubs were very popular, with riders that were very competitive and, who would go out in all types of weather to challenge each other to clock up long distances and fast times. At the height of the penny farthing boom there were over 500 companies producing these bicycles, but now they are only available from custom builders but originals are much sort after by veteran bicycle collectors.
THE PENNY FARTHING CLUB In the 1880s bicycle clubs were formed in many parts of the world these clubs were very popular and provided safety for the riders as sometimes stage coach owners would attack riders as they did not like sharing the roads with the cyclists. These clubs each had there own uniform and would often go riding as a group their uniform included tight fitting pants (nicker bockers) that were knee length with a close fitting jacket with a small collar and rounded bottom corner. This was worn with knee length stockings and a cap on which their club badge was worn and their shoes were Black or Brown leather. Below are some photos of typical bicycle club uniforms...
12-02-04 | 12:05 PM
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...leaving skid marks
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From: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)
Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)
12-02-04 | 02:02 PM
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troglodyte
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From: the tunnels
Bikes: Crust Romanceur, VO Polyvalent, Surly Steamroller, others?
A place called Rideable Replicas makes them too, in the US. Pricey though. I believe the guy who recently set out from the UK to tour the world on a penny farthing (for the second or third time he had to turn back, he keeps having major knee problems) built his own.
12-02-04 | 04:13 PM
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From: minneapolis
Bikes: iro mark v 48x16 or 15 i think (fixed), surly 1x1 32x16 (free)
my old roommate made a penny farthing in our garage. i remember going to the history museum with him when a guy from the minnesota highweelers or some such bike club was there so that he could stare at the set-up to try and figure it out. he says it's more difficult to ride than it's worth, but still, he made a penny farthing. that's pretty great.
12-03-04 | 01:50 AM
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No really, this was about being a hero, who gives a **** what kind of bike he rides. And why did this goto the classic and vintage forum when in fact its a single speed and fixed?
And what random bs decides where stuff goes anyhow?
And what random bs decides where stuff goes anyhow?
12-03-04 | 08:14 AM
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
moved back to SS/Fixed
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12-03-04 | 11:48 AM
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eert a ekil yzarc
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From: Pasadena TX
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Wearing a costume and it wasn't even a race, wow. And he went that far on a boneshaker....double wow.
"THE PENNY FARTHING CLUB ... sometimes stage coach owners would attack riders as they did not like sharing the roads with the cyclists." Stage Coaches and SUV's are pretty much the samething right? Funny how times change but don't.
"THE PENNY FARTHING CLUB ... sometimes stage coach owners would attack riders as they did not like sharing the roads with the cyclists." Stage Coaches and SUV's are pretty much the samething right? Funny how times change but don't.
12-05-04 | 02:50 PM
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Retrogrouch in Training
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At the risk of taking this whole discussion too seriously...
A boneshaker is a velocipede (not a highwheeler) on wood or iron wheels so named because that SOB will shake your teeth from their sockets for the lack of any kind of shock absorbing material anywhere in the design.
A boneshaker is a velocipede (not a highwheeler) on wood or iron wheels so named because that SOB will shake your teeth from their sockets for the lack of any kind of shock absorbing material anywhere in the design.
