| Ridable antique bicycle replicas are simply | | | | HiWheel Trike, Pedicabs, Boneshakers, Surreys and |
| reproductions of antique bicycle designs made with | | | | tandems. Prices for HiWheel Trikes are going to start |
| modern materials and components. The advantage of | | | | around $1,500, while the price for more complex |
| buying a ridable replica is that you can ride them, unlike | | | | replicas, like pedicabs, will start around $3,000. If you |
| real antiques which shouldn't be ridden. Another | | | | feel like a manufacturer's prices are too high, then you |
| advantage of ridable antique bicycle replicas is that | | | | will want to shop around to find out what other |
| you can use them as a sales gimmick for your | | | | manufacturers are charging. |
| delivery service, party or for other business activities. | | | | When shopping for rideable antique bicycle replicas |
| If you are interested in buying a ridable antique bicycle | | | | there are certain characteristics that you will want to |
| replica then you will want to shop around and see | | | | look for. First of all you want to look for designs that |
| what models are available and what prices are being | | | | mirror the original bike's design. Look for small details |
| charged by different manufacturers. You should know | | | | like color choices and finish work to distinguish |
| that ridable antique bicycle replicas are high end | | | | between excellent replicas and low quality replicas. |
| custom bikes, and so they are going to be pricey. You | | | | You will also want to look for quality construction. The |
| can expect prices to start around $1,000 and work | | | | welding spots should be smooth and complete, there |
| their way up from their depending on the style and | | | | shouldn't be any sharp corners on the frame and the |
| size of the bike you are interested in. | | | | bike should be well balanced and easy to pedal. |
| Some of the models that are available include the | | | | |