How Not to Dismount a High Wheel - Wheelmen

First learning to dismount a highwheel, we learn how to potato chip a wheel

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• penny
• farthing
• highwheel
• crash
• bicycle
• hiwheel
• high
• wheel
• wheelmen
• wheelman

[pelletman65]

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

[pelletman65]

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

[pelletman65]

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

[micheal2009able]

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

[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.

[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.

[graphicuk]

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

[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!