How Not to Dismount a High Wheel - Wheelmen

[micheal2009able]

Well it looks pretty easy to pop back in shape if it gets bent, LOL

[pelletman65]

Blaster they made High Wheels from 1870 to 92, it was a pretty good run.

[ctrlaltdlt01]

i know its a cool bike but why on earth would they make something so difficult to mount and dismount, and so prone to crashes? I can imagine lots of people got hurt falling off these bikes especially if they were going too fast.

[blaster2012]

@ctrlaltdlt01 They made this type of bicycle in the 1800's,before they figured out how to make different gear ratios using chain drive.The only way to get realistic speeds was to have a massive drive wheel.These "Penny Farthing" bikes did not last long,as people soon figured chain drive with two equal sized wheels worked best.This new type was called the "Safety Bicycle",pretty much the bicycle style we all still ride today.

[graphicuk]

OMG! I cant stop laughing, clap clap thats the funniest thing ive seen in a long time lol! was it a classic?

[pelletman65]

You can either go back for the step or pedal dismount as he was attempting to do. Where do you live?

[peacelord]

So how do you dismount those things? I'd like to ride one.

[Voldemortkein]

Which material is built the Front Wheel?.

I saw many Penny Farthing makers, uses Furniture Tube 1 1/8".

I ask tjis cuz, I'm awsome the way of get the normal shape. after you fall down from the bike.

Sorry for my poor english, thanks.

[GSimpsonOAM]

Either method of dismounting is valid. Personally I prefer the Pedal dismount as shown in video. Smoother, quicker and more elegant. It does require more commitment. That is once started keep going, one should not hesitate. So using the step is recommended for those learning.

The important thing about a pedal dismount is not to try it moving quickly. The height of these bikes makes them very stable so you don't need to rush getting on and off.

[CavyLove79]

it like bent the whole wheel!

[seagraver]

Of course, this is just the way I was taught by the museum I work for. It has been a very successful method and I just think it's much more comfortable. My apologies for the use of the word "proper". To each his own. Tis only my opinion, sir. Happy riding and stopping!

[pelletizergroup]

Seagraver, what are you talking about?

[seagraver]

Rather than coming to a stop prior to the dismount. We actually dismount in the reverse order of getting on, with one slight difference. While still moving, we remove our feet from the pedals, reach back with the left leg and find the step on the spine. Then, we just push ourselves back to stand on the step and bring the right foot around behind the left. Then, we just step down, holding the left hand grip and the seat mount.

[seagraver]

Neither one of you demonstrated the proper method of the getting off the bike. The method worked for one of you, but is very dangerous.

[pelletizergroup]

Seagraver, what are you talking about? Maybe you can tell me how to get off a bike?

[Fenizrael]

That's really interesting! I'm glad I watched this video.

[queentonks]

Yes, that does happen to modern wheels. But since ours are 29 inches high MAX instead of twice that.... it's hard.

[pelletman65]

I think it can only happen to radially spoked wheels, and probably not to little ones.

[aepuli]

haha weird... is that just a property of these big ass wheels? I can't imagine a modern bike wheel would do the same thing... or would it?

[acanthopleura]

lol

[Tomlikesmusic]

lol @ 'Soorry..'

[wakerider320]

fast forward to 1:30 if you wanna see this idiot bend the front wheel... haha

but, man, amazing how it pops back into place..

[bloodseedrums]

wind noise is annoying otherwise cool

[tehblunderbuss]

I think it's amazing you could pop it back into shape.