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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Identification Questions?

« on: November 28, 2019, 10:29:34 AM »

I believe your in the Daytona area. I'm in Deland.
You can contact me at 386 804 3910
Keith Pariani

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: E Bay Antique Rare Boneshaker Bicycle

« on: September 18, 2019, 01:21:16 PM »

Wayne, I feel your pain. I cant post a photo either.
The boneshaker sold for $1225.00

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: E Bay Antique Rare Boneshaker Bicycle

« on: September 14, 2019, 03:30:54 PM »

At least the Seller has now posted a revision on the listing suggesting that it's not a period item from the 1880's

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / E Bay Antique Rare Boneshaker Bicycle

« on: September 14, 2019, 07:01:45 AM »

Look at E Bay heading as noted in the title.
Hopefully, someone can post the link and a photo.
Could this possibly be a period piece? While, there are signs that show age and construction techniques from the era, there are other indications that were not developed yet. Mainly, electric welding. Note the crank and axle welds. The welds at the "loop" spring in the rear suspension.
My intuition tells me that this is from someone's imagination and made in Thailand or India as a "art" piece.

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: early hingehead safety

« on: August 28, 2019, 01:35:51 PM »

Looking at a 1892 Union catalog,  The Union # 10 is a close match. But, there are some differences at the hinged head and the rear stays.
Phil Saunders purchased a Union at Copake 2 years ago. His is similar to yours, not sure of the year.
The name plate is on the down tube below the hinged head.
Maybe you could contact him

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: 1879 Columbia Standard

« on: August 23, 2019, 05:47:37 PM »

Well, the Columbia Standard has found a new home. It now has gone full circle back to a wheelmen that used it as a child. Glad to see that it will be used for many more years to come

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: 1879 Columbia Standard

« on: August 16, 2019, 06:05:36 PM »

I believe I saw on The Cabe, you are looking for the correct name badge for your Special.
Well, I have one.
Contact me at keithknowspools@embarqmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Shipping High Wheel Bicycle

« on: July 04, 2019, 07:22:05 AM »

You can go on line with Bike Flytes for a quote
Around $125.00 the last time I shipped.
Option for more services are available at additional costs

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Shipping High Wheel Bicycle

« on: July 02, 2019, 04:52:01 PM »

Bike Flytes is the very best way to ship.
Two bike boxes works best. Have to take bike apart and zip tie all the parts together.
Bike Flytes will pick up for a small fee

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: WTB: Tire material

« on: June 20, 2019, 06:21:32 AM »

Check EBay
Penny Farthing tire rubber
From Australia at $259.00 and includes shipping

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / 1879 Columbia Standard

« on: June 13, 2019, 09:27:32 AM »

Glenn Eames posted on the Wheelmen Facebook website about his 1879 Columbia Standard.
At Copake, I was fortunate enough to acquire # 1044 of the 1050 Columbia Standards manufactured in 1879. The wheel size is 44".
Glenn is inquiring if any of the 1878 bikes exist.
How many 1879 Standards are out there?

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: Trike wanted for limited rider

« on: June 01, 2019, 02:59:43 PM »

I have exactly what you need for your family.
I can be reached at keithknowspools@embarqmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / E Bay Cabinet Card Photos

« on: May 21, 2019, 06:25:47 AM »

Interesting Cabinet Cards on EBay
Same Childs HTS Bicycle, one from Detriot,Mi. and the other from Oakland, Ca.
Same Child with his bike?

First card listed as: Ca. 1890 Large Cabinet Photo of Family with Early Safety Bicycle

Second card listed as: Antique Cabinet Photo Unusual Bicycle Early Bike Gibson Studio

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Christy Man's Saddle

« on: April 22, 2019, 06:00:13 AM »

The lucky buyer got taken. It was a scam.
The Chinese Ebayer used an ended listing and resold the same item.
I'm sure the new buyer will never receive the seat

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Christy Man's Saddle

« on: April 21, 2019, 06:56:54 PM »

Its the same,
Appears now the listing is removed