Penny Farthing

Submitted by John on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 06:53

I have a vintage penny farthing with radial spokes. The question I have is, would I have to take tire off of front wheel to tighten spokes?

If not, how would I tighten them?   Thanks, David

 

 

4 Comments

Submitted by Dave Brown on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 09:58.

A picture of the hub and rim would help. The spokes might screw into the hub but there were other ways . Hard to tell with out a picture to help.

Submitted by John on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 11:39.

The spokes on the front wheel screw into the hub and the rim just like the rear ones do. I tried to turn the spokes with vice grips close to the hub and close to the rim but they would not turn. Any info would be appreciated.   
Thanks, David

Submitted by Dave Brown on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 21:00.

John I would go on The Wheelmen site and ask your question there.i am sure someone can give you good dirrection on your bike there. You will have to register with a pass word if you have not already  done that.Or get back to me at bikehike@rogers.com and i will put you in contact with a friend that am sure could help as him has many  Penny farthing bikes. Also you have a very nice bike from what I can see.

Submitted by John on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 07:47.

Thanks Dave.