I added another high wheel to the stable yesterday. A lonely Aurelia (Italian) boy's high wheel was looking for a good home at a auction show yesterday. I accomplished some cleaning and readjustments today but have some questions for those who are familiar with them.
TIRES!
Rear: Has anyone had to replace the back tire? If so, where did you find one? As you can see from the photo, the rear tire is broken. It is not wired on but rather is a 'donut' with the inner edge a square shape to fit in the rim. I'm thinking of lightly wiring it on OR putting on a 7/8" rubber for now to get it going.
Front: 22 x 1-1/2" pneumatic - Has anyone replaced the front tire and/or the tube? This tire and tube are working pretty well for now.
The front wheel 'bearings' were 'tight' so I took it apart and cleaned the nylon sleeve pieces. Clamping back together and the wheel still was sluggish. I ended up adding a washer at each of the four bolts holding the bearing pieces together. This loosened the clamping force on the nylon sleeves. Now, the wheel turns with 'reasonable' drag.
Above the back wheel are two 'flanges' for clamping something on the front of the back fork. Any ideas what they are for?
The rear wheel spoking is rather simple. Looks like the spoke were simply 'pushed' through the rim.
It even has a cool (albeit plastic) tool kit.- empty, but cool.
Another suggestions or hints are welcome.
By the way, this is NOT replacing my 56" Expert. I have some grandkids about the size for this.