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Penny Farthing/hi wheel bike to try/buy or just any information at all. Thanks.

I know this is pretty obscure, but maybe someone knows.  I want to try and ride a high wheel bike.  I am going to call bicycle heaven tomorrow and see if they would rent me one for a bit, but I want to learn about them and maybe buy one at some point.  I think I want to buy new, but they are pricy.  Still cycling isn't an expensive hobby and if I have to lay down some money I will.  I am getting on in years and really want a side hobby.  Riding a high wheel, might be very fun for me.  Is there any makers in our region that make quality?  I am talking about from Maine down to South Carolina.  I will also be in Florida next month, so anywhere in that state would work.  Sadly the high wheel bike race in MD was cancelled this year.  I was on my way last year and got a damn flat tire on my car and it was raining like crazy, so I only had a donut, so I couldn't go.  Wow, what a shame and now that it was cancelled, I am just bummed! Any advice on where to start this journey would be great.  I am also going to search forums, but figures I would start super local first.  If you have one and are okay with letting me try it, I will pay for that opportunity.  I am 6'2", so that might be an issue. Thanks for any help.
gg
2019-10-10 19:04:55
I did see video of that somewhere, but I don't think much was said about it.  Thanks for your reply.
gg
2019-10-10 21:19:32
Chris at Thick Bike has brought a penny bike to Try-a-Bike in the past.  I'm sure if you stopped by the shop with a few beverages and/or pastries he'd be willing to let you try his. BTW, leg length is very important. I think Chris is at least six foot tall, I'm not, so I can't reach the pedals on his bike.    
marko82
2019-10-11 09:30:38
I’ve tried his. I can’t get on it. I did, however, mount the thing on the bus bike rack that PAT dropped off for Try-a-Bike. Might take me an hour to dig through years of Twitter pictures to find it, but I know it exists. Though I doubt you could actually take it on a bus.
stuinmccandless
2019-10-13 20:26:24
Thanks for the replies.  I will give them a call.  I have met him before and we are about the same height.  Would love to try it, but understand if he is unwilling.  There is also bicycle heaven. Thanks again.
gg
2019-10-14 22:47:06