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1880s-style Victorian hard tire safety, hand-built by Gabriel Chrisman

Gabriel Chrisman, proprietor of Victorian Cycles (www.VictorianCycles.com) explains and demonstrates a reproduction 1880's cross-frame hard tire safety bicycle that he built himself. He tells a little about the history of Victorian bicycles, and how this is the missing link between the Ordinary (high wheel) and the pneumatic safety bike. The bike he's showing off here was commissioned by a major TV production to use in their upcoming series. To learn more about the construction of this bicycle, go to www.victoriancycles.com/post/...

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  • @karen4you
    @karen4you4 жыл бұрын

    I love how you both are keeping the past alive.

  • @1minigrem
    @1minigrem4 жыл бұрын

    Your bikes are beautiful, true craftsmanship.

  • @tamila7381

    @tamila7381

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's a true artist, isn't he?

  • @kinescope-zr8lh
    @kinescope-zr8lh4 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Those are some fine bikes. Next time I’m in the market for a new bike I think I know where I’ll look.

  • @abandonedwayamoon8749
    @abandonedwayamoon87492 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted a new bike and went down the rabbit hole again watching all these videos of what kind of bike to get and now I really want an old bike lol

  • @nelsoncastro4962
    @nelsoncastro49622 жыл бұрын

    me parece una bicicleta con ingenieria muy avanzada

  • @Kate42
    @Kate424 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful presentation, Gabriel! I didn't know that you made bicycles. It's good to know because I really don't like the bikes they make today. I love the old fashioned easy peddle bikes. I will spread the word. Thanks for sharing such great historical information and it's wonderful to see that your experience is getting out into the world for all to know.

  • @CandidZulu
    @CandidZulu7 ай бұрын

    I've only seen these in books, seeing them used makes me appreciate them moreI have no wish to ride an Ordinary, but this looks very practical, although it must have been rough on the roads they had back then!

  • @ruthgoebel723
    @ruthgoebel7234 жыл бұрын

    I love the teaching moments you show! It gets people thinking about bikes and other elements of life and what we can learn from the Victorian period.

  • @cordiscoscorner
    @cordiscoscorner4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah and Gabriel. Just bought the first three volumes of your book series. Cant wait to read them. I think both of guys are awesome. Be well.

  • @shortliner68
    @shortliner684 жыл бұрын

    Well made bicycles like the ones you build are very enduring machines. They can easily outlive their original owners with just a little common sense care. That type of rubber tire was also used on children's tricycles up through the 1930s at least. I have one of the tools that pull and twist the wire inside the tire and hope to do some tire repairs on old collectable trikes in the future, since collecting old tricycles is a hobby of mine.

  • @mastersadvocate
    @mastersadvocate4 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful bicycle, Gabriel! I own a very old Dunlop bicycle, possibly dates from the 1950s or even earlier. I learnt to ride my first two wheel bicycle on that bike. I still have it, but the saddle is getting fragile, and the tires need replacing. Just watching you on your 1880s style bike was lovely! Makes me wish I was younger, and could still ride. Thank you for all of the information about Victorian bicycles! ~Janet in Canada

  • @Bean56_
    @Bean56_4 жыл бұрын

    Love that you are making more videos. :) your on my Facebook as well. RV

  • @jameswarrick778
    @jameswarrick7784 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, a tv series set in the 1880s? Murdoch mysteries perhaps? If so..VERY COOL!

  • @benoitdelisle9049

    @benoitdelisle9049

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jameswarrick778 maybe it's the alienist? however It's set in the 1890s...

  • @jameswarrick778

    @jameswarrick778

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@benoitdelisle9049 hmmm, I've never heard of that but I'll check it out. I'm sure that could be at too

  • @benoitdelisle9049

    @benoitdelisle9049

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jameswarrick778 it's on netflix, it's a really good show.

  • @ilovesuzshi236
    @ilovesuzshi2364 жыл бұрын

    beautiful

  • @cattymeowpuss
    @cattymeowpuss4 жыл бұрын

    You are very talented and the bike you built is impressive. Very informative and interesting. Thank you from England UK xxx

  • @vaishak007acharya
    @vaishak007acharya3 жыл бұрын

    I love old English bicycles, I had an old BSA and Atlas cycle, mostly used by industrial workers of the late 1900's. Me personally I'm a cyclist. I ride it all year around, the pleasant Canadian summer or harsh freezing weather me and me bicycle is always together. Cheers !!!!

  • @LB-kq9xs
    @LB-kq9xs4 жыл бұрын

    I love hearing about the 1800’s history. You both are so informative and passionate about your craft. I am so glad to be able to watch and learn from the past from your channel. So much of the past is really so relavant to today society. Keep up the great work!!! 😉

  • @elleh3495
    @elleh34954 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing work. The attention to detail and overall aesthetic is brilliant. Just looked at your website. Looks beautiful. I live in the land of Gazelle bikes, and I'm hoping to get one like Sarah's. 🌷Hello from Amsterdam.

  • @nor0845
    @nor08453 жыл бұрын

    Lovely bicycle and surprisingly modern looking. Thank you for posting.

  • @kikosebas1
    @kikosebas14 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful way of living! Can you guys make a video about clothing? Specially for men. Such a beautiful era for clothing and style but there isn’t a lot of information out there, and would be lovey to learn how to dress according or inspired by the Victorian Era! Thanks!

  • @chipwright6193
    @chipwright61934 ай бұрын

    That's a great looking bike!

  • @curtismarean6963
    @curtismarean69633 жыл бұрын

    You guys make great videos! Thanks for sharing!

  • @suspicioustumbleweed4760
    @suspicioustumbleweed4760 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Amazing work.

  • @sauravbasu8805
    @sauravbasu8805 Жыл бұрын

    That bicycle was a beauty !

  • @robertodesousa2352
    @robertodesousa23522 жыл бұрын

    Lindo demais seu trabalho!

  • @jundelacruz2342
    @jundelacruz23423 жыл бұрын

    You sir are one classy gentleman.

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner11782 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, and a beautiful piece of engineering. Well done, and thank you for making the video. Peace be unto you.

  • @shamfilmpresents6309
    @shamfilmpresents6309 Жыл бұрын

    Very talented..

  • @kamensk_6966
    @kamensk_69664 жыл бұрын

    Очень красивый велосипед!

  • @soemoe2872
    @soemoe28722 жыл бұрын

    Nice design 👍👍👍

  • @macrumpton
    @macrumpton3 жыл бұрын

    I wish you had talked a bit about how riding the hard tire fixed gear bike is different from riding a more modern one. I guess the invention of the freewheel really changed the whole cycling experience, probably almost as much as multi gear transmissions. BTW that is a beautiful frame.

  • @louismorel2001
    @louismorel20013 жыл бұрын

    The blue one.is gorgeous!

  • @correctpolitically4784
    @correctpolitically478411 ай бұрын

    I was just thinking about doing this for my daughter.

  • @albertodelarosa7479
    @albertodelarosa74794 жыл бұрын

    How much for one of those bikes? They look awesome and safe.....

  • @jessicamorland2694
    @jessicamorland26944 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @brooke3312
    @brooke33124 жыл бұрын

    It’s The Guilded Age by Julian Fellows isn’t it? I’ll watch for it!

  • @RaisingSerge
    @RaisingSerge4 жыл бұрын

    @1:52 Tabreez to Tehran : LOVE LOVE LOVE. For once Iranians are portrayed in a good light in the medias. Thank you :) It means a lot. Love you both Sarah and You.

  • @thetiger9245
    @thetiger92454 жыл бұрын

    I have a extremely rare 1880 Singer bike with wooden wheels

  • @machinebreed_decepticonhak5413
    @machinebreed_decepticonhak54133 жыл бұрын

    Did he say he worked on them for 27 years?? I thought he was about that age🤯 man looks young. Very entertaining video 😊

  • @FilthySoapCore
    @FilthySoapCore2 жыл бұрын

    You are such an interesting man

  • @cosplayersunionentertainment2
    @cosplayersunionentertainment22 жыл бұрын

    Good taste.

  • @eegaugh
    @eegaugh3 жыл бұрын

    I would have liked to see how the hard tire straining wire is brazed. Is the joint seamless in the sense that it doesn't give a perceptible bump?

  • @feraltweed
    @feraltweed5 ай бұрын

    I want one. That is my style

  • @detric9508
    @detric95083 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know the TV series he mentions?

  • @shaklehabetek1472
    @shaklehabetek14723 жыл бұрын

    😍😍

  • @EveryTongue
    @EveryTongue3 жыл бұрын

    The invention of gravel bikes!

  • @inac.7842
    @inac.78424 жыл бұрын

    I was just thinking at times like these you should be the ones coping the best as your lifestyle doesn’t require too much distruction to the planets health and doesn’t particularly contribute to the constant rising power of the poisonous capitalism that most modern people thrive on . I think we should all take at least a slice of your modest but yet romantic , simple but yet sophisticated lifestyle and we would all do the planet a favour . This Virus is a curse and yet a blessing as I’m hoping that things will change for the better after this and people will start to appreciate little pleasures in life more and see how destructive materialism and social media really is.

  • @thegreenphantom4304
    @thegreenphantom4304 Жыл бұрын

    How much would a bicycle from you, your company cost generally?

  • @dehoedisc7247
    @dehoedisc72473 жыл бұрын

    Will you move on to designing gliders and then aeroplanes?

  • @44492611
    @444926114 жыл бұрын

    Such a little drive sprocket. Is it even 1.5 to 1? Guessing the riders and roads of the time though weren’t in a hurry.

  • @GChrisman1

    @GChrisman1

    4 жыл бұрын

    This one is 1.6 to 1. With 30" wheels, the gearing ends up being the same as a 48" ordinary. The roads were pretty rough, and the people buying the safety bicycles at that time weren't the racers.

  • @user-bt2eq6yn9p
    @user-bt2eq6yn9p3 жыл бұрын

    It looked like he was sitting on a floating seat when he coasted down hill

  • @machinebreed_decepticonhak5413
    @machinebreed_decepticonhak5413 Жыл бұрын

    Sooo we just gonna ignore that he said he's worked on them for 27 years while looking 27 years old himself? 😐

  • @Nyx773

    @Nyx773

    Ай бұрын

    In this video, he's in his early 40s

  • @1961kickboxer
    @1961kickboxer4 жыл бұрын

    The hard tyre safety is a Pearl.

  • @chatmanglobalcyclingchatma4772
    @chatmanglobalcyclingchatma47722 жыл бұрын

    Dude reach out