Penny Farthing Dan

Penny Farthing Dan Dan Bolwell's handmade to measure Penny Farthing bicycles, bikes are made to the customers style in Australia and are shipped around the world.

Complete Penny Farthings

Prices range between Aus $3,000 up to $6,000 depending on individual specifications. National and International delivery can be arranged. Contact Dan to discuss your new bike
0417565091
[email protected]

A quote will be given once a design brief is established, a build slot is confirmed and allocated with a $1,000 deposit. Final payment is required on or before delive

ry (no exception). Typical build time is between 3 and 6 months depending on final specifications and requirements, electroplated parts tend to take longer due to my suppliers work loads and any unusual individual machine can take longer. Please discuss with me if you have any impending time constraints, there are 24hrs in the day if needed although I do need to juggle, being a father, a partner and the business admin. The wheel size and geometry is selected for the height of the rider taking into consideration the intended use, including crank length. The bike can be built to excel in high speed, long distance, hill climbing, traffic and parades or a balance of these requirements.

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Variations and options include:



Wheel size (virtually unlimited) most commonly from 44" through to 60"

Light weight alloy rim with 3/4" tyre or the smoother, vintage looking steel rim with 1" tyre. Old original style internal headstem with tapered front forks

Oval backbone rolled individually to fit each wheel size with lower tapering to the rear fork. High quality handmade stainless steel spokes. Handlebar style, straight and moustache with shovel end grips or straight handles. Colour availability of each part is vurtually endless with high quality powder coat finish. Electroplating in Nickel, Copper, Gold or Chrome. Acid etched gun blue finish (like metal was in 1880) with clear coating. Leather seat, plain or with custom logo. Internal wheel sign for advertising including specialised inner wheel attachments.

This Fold up Penny Farthing absolutely exudes luxury, lots of 24c gold along with the stunning rich purple with metallic...
20/05/2026

This Fold up Penny Farthing absolutely exudes luxury, lots of 24c gold along with the stunning rich purple with metallic effect. These unique fold up Penny Farthings are completely handcrafted, from the tapered blade shaped forks, the tapered oval frame, leather hammock seat through to the Dyneema spokes are all made by Dan Bolwell. It’s hard to articulate the heart and soul that goes into these bikes. This bike is destined for the Phillipines, thank you Gary, enjoy the ride.

For those of you who are all about purpose, it’s hard to go past Saturn black, the true classic colour, durable and easy...
01/05/2026

For those of you who are all about purpose, it’s hard to go past Saturn black, the true classic colour, durable and easy to clean. Handcrafted tapered blade shaped forks amd oval, tapered frame that follows the wheel. Thank you Patrick, enjoy the ride.

This stunning blue 😍 is absolute beautiful.A sports tourer finished in metallic blue paint by Hand crafted tapered blad...
10/04/2026

This stunning blue 😍 is absolute beautiful.

A sports tourer finished in metallic blue paint by

Hand crafted tapered blade shaped forks, traditional style internal head stem, tapered and ovalized backbone, purpose designed and made aluminium rims and semi pneumatic sports touring tyres.

Thank you Neeko, enjoy the ride.

One of my customers did a world record attempt today,solid effort of 34.7kph just short of the record of 35.7kph, suppo...
04/04/2026

One of my customers did a world record attempt today,solid effort of 34.7kph just short of the record of 35.7kph, supported by his brother Johnny.

Australian National Penny Farthing Championships. Simon absolutely flew ahead on his new 58.5” 12kg race bike to win the...
21/02/2026

Australian National Penny Farthing Championships.

Simon absolutely flew ahead on his new 58.5” 12kg race bike to win the open Championships.

Liz fought hard to keep her title as the Woman’s National Penny Farthing Champion.

Finished in Saturn black, with gold pinstripes, 24c gold plated seat brackets, 24c gold plated spoon brake, solid brass ...
14/02/2026

Finished in Saturn black, with gold pinstripes, 24c gold plated seat brackets, 24c gold plated spoon brake, solid brass machined front hub flanges and stainless steel axle. Tapered traditional headstem, tapered blade shaped forks, tapered backbone, bolt on nickel rear step, nickel handlebars and headstem. The last Deluxe Classic model and what a beauty, I will continue to produce and focus on the Sport Tourer and the Classic. The Deluxe model takes a lot of time to produce so for the foreseeable future I will no longer be manufacturing them. Thank you Johnny, enjoy your bike.

This one is a smaller bike made for one of my customers children so they can get started into the sport. Kids can grow o...
12/01/2026

This one is a smaller bike made for one of my customers children so they can get started into the sport. Kids can grow out of bikes reasonably quickly so we need to think strategically. Timing is import and initially the bike can be a little big until they grow into. Thank you Logan, enjoy the ride.

We’ve had a great weekend riding around Hong Kong with the Asia Penny Farthing association, attended the Kakato festival...
07/12/2025

We’ve had a great weekend riding around Hong Kong with the Asia Penny Farthing association, attended the Kakato festival and Penny Farthing Fun day. Finding more places to ride in this great city and teaching new riders.

Time for a stock review and used bike sale, the last few years I’ve scaled back on the events I organised and participat...
23/11/2025

Time for a stock review and used bike sale, the last few years I’ve scaled back on the events I organised and participate in. That means I’ve decided I have too many stock bikes that aren’t getting used so I’d like to offer them for sale.

Photo 1: This highwheel is a current model sports tourer that has won the national championships. It has a 58” wheel to suit riders approximately between 190cm to 198cm tall (6’3” to 6’6”) $4,500 Aus

Photo 2: 54” wheel to suit riders appropriately between 177cm to 182cm tall (5’9” to 6’) $3,750 Aus

Photo 3: 50” wheel to suit riders appropriately between 170cm to 175cm tall (5’7 to 5’8”) $3,480 Aus

Photo 4: 49” wheel to suit riders approximately between 168cm to 173cm tall (5’6 to 5’8”) $3,200 Aus

Professionally built and proven bikes, made to last, reliable and strong with traditional style. Tapered, blade shaped forks, internal headstem, tapered and oval frame and hammock saddle. Delivery can be arranged and size is appropriate as I can change seat, handlebars and cranks to give a little more range depending on how intend to use your bike.

Edit: the 54” the 50” and 49” are sold

Address

9 Gaynor Street
Maddingley, VIC
3340

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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