Penny Farthing For sale

Hand Made Penny Farthing

Richards of England the home of the finest penny farthing replica’s. Every component is hand made to dimensions of original penny farthings. Each component carefully measured and documented to recreate the most authentic replica. In the 1880’s you would get different makes and models of hi wheel bikes but we only reproduce the Rolls Royce of ordinary bicycles.

The Singer British Challenge 1884 we produce is a robust riding machine which oozes quality with its fluted fork tubes and elaborate saddle spring design. In it’s half nickel and traditional coach lined paintwork your riding true luxury.

RoE Singer penny farthing outside Singer factory in Coventry

The DHF Premier 1882 is a tapered twin tube fork design with true racing heritage as ridden by George Waller the 1879 world champion racer. It’s an amazing story and truly stunning ordinary bicycle.

DHF premier replica of George Waller’s race bike

Our New Rapid 1886 is the refined riding machine with true tangent spokes and 1mm tubing. This effectively is the modern penny farthing with all the refinements of period bicycle technology this weighs practically half of the Singer which makes it reserved for the lighter riders.

The RoE New Rapid penny farthing replica.

For those that fancy something a bit special we offer a reproduction of the 1880s victorian tricycle. The Rotary tricycle sports a 48″ driving wheel with a handmade sprocket and chain in 1 1/4 pitch. It’s twin steer rack and pinion system is technically genius and shows the quality of engineering 140 years ago.

RoE Coventry Rotary Tricycle Victorian

Disclaimer Penny Farthings are not for the faint hearted and can be dangerous which is why the safety cycle replaced the design. We can not accept any responsibility for any injury or damage caused by becoming a cropper or taking a header as of a result of riding a penny farthing replica.

Child’s Balance Bike

Vintage Balance Bike, children can learn to ride on a mini penny farthing. Available now!

Singer British Challenge Replica

Re production replica version of the 1884 Singer British Challenge hand made to order.

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Display and Prop bikes

We make various types of bikes and vintage objects for display and prop use. Feel free to forward your requests: richardsofengland@outlook.com

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Richards of England - Handmade Penny Farthings and vintage Bicycles
Richards of England - Handmade Penny Farthings and vintage Bicycles6 months ago
Beautiful Bicycles made for serious riding at Richards of England, green and yellow paint with the spade handles. #handmade #details #polished #antique #reproduction #madeinhull #madeinyorkshire #pennyfarthing #madeinengland #qualitynotquantity
Richards of England - Handmade Penny Farthings and vintage Bicycles
Richards of England - Handmade Penny Farthings and vintage Bicycles6 months ago
1887 Singer Safety Bicycle extensive restoration by Richards of England, remade butted spokes, mudguards, brake, chain guard, etc.. full polishing and nickel plating in house with traditional enamel paint, gold leaf lining. #safetybicycle #restoration #victorian #vintagebicycle