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Penny Farthing project

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So a few months ago i stumbled upon an "Ammaco Penny Farthing" on Ebay... I snatched it up without hesitation for a great price! However after owning it for several weeks i felt it could be a lot more. It was really missing a lot of the basic comforts of a modern bicycle, for example the ability to freewheel... Meaning i smashed my shins everytime i peddled too fast and had to throw my legs out until i could regain control.

So after some time... I am please to report that the bicycle can now freewheel, and is also a hell of a lot more comfortable thanks to quality parts and is frankly achingly beautiful to look at. It took time to build yes, but wouldn't have been possible without a few good people, so credit where credits due.

Firstly: Phil H, thank you for the tools and literally bleeding for the project (freak spanner accident). My brother Tom thank you for your time and patience for helping with some of the fiddler bits. 

Also: Gavin B, thank you for a great custom pain job! Walnut Studiolo, your barrel bag completes the look, thank you for taking the time to make it and get it to me as quickly as you did! InsigniaWorks Custom Bike Badgesthank you for the custom head badge, It really looks great! Unicycle UK-Staff thank you for the nimbus hub! it makes all the difference. And finally Freshtripe thank you for all the quality parts that make up a great bicycle!

For those who are wondering what remains of the original bicycle... All that is left is the seat post and the frame itself (obviously) :3
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