1896 Pope rider

[Junkhunter]

This is my safety rider. Model 45. Some of you may have seen the wheel build in the "Workshop". I think i could ride this bike all day. I may not be able to keep up, but I would get there eventually. I love the wood rims built with Stutzman rims. Makes it look very authentic. But I'm getting old, so the 2 speed kick back helps when needed. This is my favorite antique bike to ride. It's tall, but with the Brooks set down close to the frame, it's ok. 24" frame.

 

[hoofhearted]

 

[volksboy57]

Love the 2 speed kickback on that thing! That is build for riding

 

[Junkhunter]

My apologies. You are correct hoof hearted. It is a 26". But I'm 5' 7" and I ride it fine. I put an axel step on it and that's how I get on and off. After a busted hip in 2008, it's actually easier for me than throwing my leg over a shorter bike. It's kind of like getting on a high wheel. It sits me straight up. That's what I like about it.

 

[Freqman1]

That's got to be the longest head tube I've ever seen! I can see what you mean by being like an ordinary--you're seeing the other side of hills way before most! V/r Shawn

 

[bricycle]

Fork tube is tallest I've seen! I had a 26 1/2" seat tuber.

 

[Wards Guy..]

I love the early bikes, don't see them very much around Dallas...

 

[Wards Guy..]

 

[Wards Guy..]

This is my 1896 Victor with a freshened up saddle done by a well known saddlemaker in Dallas.

 

[mike j]

Nice bikes. Junkhunter, what size wheels are you running on that ? I too, am a great fan of the 2spd. kick back, have them on all of my riders, must be getting old myself.