John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
Wow he must've had a great time-- did he sell the bike? And did he simply grease the axles or were there any kind of bearing?
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John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
Okay, the plot thickens. I am guessing this kit is made in China from a fir called Cunninghamia lanceolata which is sustainable and widely planted, helping carbon storage. And, I found a lower price and more appropriate finish-- https://www.temu.com/rustic-41-5-fir-wood-bench-with-wagon-wheel-armrests--comfortable-outdoor-seating-for-patio-or-garden-g-601099645344131.html?top_gallery_url=https://img.kwcdn.com/product/open/2024-08-21/1724233372169-463b6dbab4c1470dbf13f079d8548c91-goods.jpeg&spec_gallery_id=2887492206&share_token=uU-uDLOFjoc-XI10CWShLonCAjV3z5Z2Bish19XEd0sPtUgYD9DCXQS8aqDay-A8HZ0XVYUTcIEWodvjaUhgPLUeXQeV2EbY5caPGaTo0AvaL5CB2YNw57Ne4SGbyMnGFEoHNOtpOlVdUwEynd5gTmf8JgY7A2ahdm8X3EOf31o&refer_page_el_sn=209279&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ns_product_id=1251695-17592698783289&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_gmc_catalog=1251695&_x_ns_sku_id=17592698783289&_x_ns_catalog_id=1251695&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_gmc_account=3544491&_x_ads_creative_id=82395034937913&_x_ns_device=c&_x_ads_account=176148943&_x_ns_match_type=e&_x_ns_msclkid=01a0a281f2671d999277c5017298daf3&_x_ads_set=521660059&_x_ns_source=o&_x_ads_id=1318316857415221&_x_ns_keyword=wagon wheel bench&refer_page_name=kuiper&refer_page_id=13554_1736474887822_1fmoki48zf&refer_page_sn=13554&_x_sessn_id=3c3cvr1gxv&is_back=1&no_cache_id=c8xqh
John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
Well there is this, and it even looks like the rockers on the bottom might be made into a frame....-- https://www.ebay.com/itm/3746999118...d=link&campid=5335809022&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
Uh-oh. The wheels would be about 22 inch diameter--
Andrew Gorman
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Just have the Stuzman wheel shop (Amishmen in Baltic, Ohio) build you a pair of high quality and useable wheels if you can't find a pair of wooden wheels- you will need an odd size- bigger than a wheelbarrow, smaller than a sulky. The decorative wheels are just that- decorative, no steel tire holding them together and will self destruct as soon as you hit the road. If you just want to give this type of machine a try, start out with a bicycle/motorcycle wheel prototype, and get the real wood wheels if you like riding it. There is a group of Draisienne enthusiasts in Britain called the Dandy Chargers- they have a facebook group, show up at various functions in Britain and Europe and would probably be glad to share how they built their machines:
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Andrew Gorman
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Here are a few originals for inspiration:
And some good articles in Cycle History volume 2 and 28:
www.fahrrad-wiki.de
You'll probably have to buy the books, but the articles MIGHT be available on Academia.edu
Cycle History 2, Conference Proceedings
www.cyclepublishing.com
Cycle History 28 – fahrrad-wiki
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John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
All true except for one thing-- I am on a budget. But you have convinced me not to try this kit, thank you. And what a cool group!Just have the Stuzman wheel shop (Amishmen in Baltic, Ohio) build you a pair of high quality and useable wheels if you can't find a pair of wooden wheels- you will need an odd size- bigger than a wheelbarrow, smaller than a sulky. The decorative wheels are just that- decorative, no steel tire holding them together and will self destruct as soon as you hit the road. If you just want to give this type of machine a try, start out with a bicycle/motorcycle wheel prototype, and get the real wood wheels if you like riding it. There is a group of Draisienne enthusiasts in Britain called the Dandy Chargers- they have a facebook group, show up at various functions in Britain and Europe and would probably be glad to share how they built their machines:
The Dandy Chargers
The Dandy Chargers. 804 likes · 3 talking about this. The Dandy Chargers. A group of enthusiasts of the pedestrian hobby horse, displaying and riding the machines at stately homes and in Regency...
John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
Thanks Andrew again.Here are a few originals for inspiration:
And some good articles in Cycle History volume 2 and 28:
Cycle History 2, Conference Proceedings
www.cyclepublishing.comYou'll probably have to buy the books, but the articles MIGHT be available on Academia.eduCycle History 28 – fahrrad-wiki
lgrinnings
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
The Denis Johnson is still at my mom's along with the rest of my dad's collection. I took it out along with the Kirkpatrick Macmillan with my nephews a few months back. They had a blast and couldn't believe how awkward these machines were to navigate. Regarding a bearing, I want to say that there's a brass sheave/bearing insert in the wheel into which the steel axle fits that reqires periodic greasing, but I'm not sure to be honest.
John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
Well thank you again and I am glad the bikes are still in the family.
John
