Rideable Bicycle Replicas

10/20/2026

Awesome Monday! Just had someone send me a couple screen shots from a TV show that used one of my Standards. Coolness. I love it when I see my stuff on the screen, large or small. Vampirina: Teenage Vampire...

10/05/2026

I meant to post this last week after it happened but I had 2 of the most wonderful conversations with 2 customers last week. Travis Chandler and Doug Mendel. So, I just wanted to say thank you for the time spent.

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09/12/2026

Thanks to Matthew Trott for this clip. Another of my bikes on video.

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09/12/2026

Sent this one out with it's new owner today. 52" Nickel plated Superior. I still have one black 52 available... should anyone be interested. Usually a year or more lead time.

09/12/2026

Hoot! One of my bikes in yet another TV show or movie... Season one, Ep 4 of "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Again". This kinda thing never fails to tickle me.

07/28/2026

Here is a great clip with Neil Laughton talking about Hiwheel Polo... Or as he puts it, Penny Farthing Polo. https://www.facebook.com/100047753732202/videos/2115760415718670/

and yes, these are all Standard model RBR Boneshakers. Apparently they do very well for this use. Glad to hear it. Neil has a passel of them back in the UK that he has been using for the last 13 years now. These ones are all brought together by Eric Leon Bradley. NM Captain.

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06/22/2026

Yes. Some of these are my bikes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeg787epxqo?fbclid=IwY2xjawSmixxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHPUN4UmnBC1D9aUD6DA0FednlCct7rG5mFowbxzhEMijwiGRE66rIc4Nkxk_aem_Ybce-_GRZXhPxY2eOCLs5g

Players compete in penny farthing polo - a sport played on Victorian-style bicycles.

05/29/2026

Doug Mendel's bike rack, bike and car... I like these racks I have been making... Better than that, the customers like them too.

05/04/2026

Picnic Day Parade, April 26th 2026. We had another nice parade day and finished as usual at the US Bicycling Hall of Fame. Maybe next year you can join us!

05/04/2026

As NorCal Captain of the Wheelmen I am gonna post this race info in Ohio for those of you close enough to attend. Subject: Ohio's First High Wheel Race — A Full Weekend of Events, September 10–13, 2026

Fellow Wheelmen,

Penny farthing racing is coming to Ohio — and we want you there.

The Ohio High Wheel Race makes its inaugural debut on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the heart of historic downtown Plain City, Ohio. This event is timed to coincide with the Plain City Corn Carnival and the nation's 250th anniversary, and we believe there is no finer way to celebrate American cycling history than by racing the machine that started it all.

Please note: this is not a Wheelmen-sponsored event. It is an independently organized community race, and all are welcome.

A Full Weekend for High Wheelers

- Thursday, September 10 — The inaugural Ohio High Wheel Race through the streets of historic downtown Plain City, followed by the Corn Carnival Parade. Not ready to race? Ride the outer edge of the course at your own pace, or just join the parade — all are welcome.
- Friday, September 11 — A social gathering for high wheelers and enthusiasts. A great chance to connect, swap stories, and hangout.
- Saturday, September 12 — During the Plain City Corn Carnival, there will be a dedicated opportunity for demonstrations and showcasing — bring your penny farthings, your ordinaries, your old-time bicycles. Let the public see these machines up close.

Registration & Details
Registration is open now at highwheelraceohio.com. All the details you need — including how to register — can be found there.

Plain City is an easy drive from Columbus (~25 miles), with hotels in Dublin and Marysville just 15 minutes away. If you have time on the way in, the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio is about an hour away — an incredible collection spanning the full history of the bicycle, for just $3 admission.

This is year one. Strong participation in 2026 is what builds the tradition and makes year two possible. Be part of the foundation.

Register at: highwheelraceohio.com
Questions: [email protected]