getthething

Hey everyone. I'm looking for any information about where i might find a penny farthing for a photoshoot here in Utah. I've been told someone in the area owns one. It wouldn't need to be ridden just posed in front of a backdrop. If anyone has any leads it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

StephenH

You might try contacting the folks at www.hiwheel.com to see if they can either furnish a rental or refer you to a local customer (or possibly any user websites).

getthething

Thanks, I shot them an email. Hopefully they will get back to me. If anyone has any other suggestions I'm open to them.

tony colegrave

The Wheelmen of America should be able to help - they don't know a great deal about old bikes, IMO, but they should at least be able to tell you if there's a 'G.O.O.' in your area, which might be available.
At least one club member (avatar 'peletman') has posted to BF in recent times, and a PM to him might put you in touch. Or, perhaps, Google?

getthething

I searched the forums for that username and It didn't turn anything up. Is that the correct spelling?

StephenH

https://www.thewheelmen.org/

Took a little searching, that didn't turn up immediately- I wasn't aware of that organization.

luker

Bill's Bike Shop, in Idaho Falls, has one in his collection. That isn't too far away, and I'd betcha he'd rent it to you (dunno for sure, though).

lebleup

Here you go. And it's in your neck of the woods!

https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/732230849.html

getthething

Thanks for all the tips guys. Its been a huge help. I've contacted a few of these people and hopefully i'll hear something. I'm still open to ideas, in case any of these don't pan out. I'll keep you posted.

StephenH

That boneshaker is an interesting bike, but that's a bit before the penny-farthing, too.