The "Superior" Hiwheel

Our top of the line bike is based on the Gormully and Jeffery American Challenge/Ideal. It incorporates steel castings copied directly from an original G&J we have here at RBR.

Oil lamp is out of stock and no longer included.

The head, neck, bar clamps, and spade grips from the original G&J bikes were copied faithfully, and have been used to make a bike very close in appearance to the original. The handlebars can be made with a cowhorn bend, straight or dropped at the ends to the width specified by the rider. Handle grips are rubber, in spade configuration, adjustable to angle and comfortable to hold. The bike comes with a bell, as well as a sprung leather hammock style saddle, adjustable rear step, and pantguard. Pedals are antique style rubber block, and the cranks are our adjustable 3 hole cottered type. Finish is a black powder coating. Red or black wheel rubber optional. Step, bars and clamps, grips and springs, are powder coated.

The front wheel is one of our own make, 38", 48", 52", 54" or 56" tall, with 60 stainless steel spokes tangentially laced on the rim, with a solid rubber tire. The rear wheel is 16" and fully adjustable with a solid rubber tire. Main wheel bearings are sealed precision and rear bearings are enclosed. Frame is steel tube with an .095 wall and the forks are .065 wall. All parts are MIG welded.

Sizes offered are: 38", 48", 52", 54", and 56" - sized to the rider by inseam. Contact us to determine what size you should ride. Please also see our Size Recommendations & Assembled Dimensions Custom sizes can be made at an additional cost.

38", 48" or 52" - $2400.00
54" or 56" - $2600.00
(Add $150 for powder color other than gloss black)

38", 48", 52", 54", or 56" sizes
Stainless front spokes, plated hub
Black powdercoated rim
Powdercoated frame & forks
Sprung leather hammock saddle
English rubber grips
Rubber block pedals
Adjustable 3-hole cranks
Solid rubber tires, red or black.
Moustache or semi-straight style handle bar
Spade type grip handle, or wood pear shape
Bowl bell
4 wheel sizes standard
Original G&J style castings: head, neck, bar clamps, and spade handles
Pantguard
Adjustable rear step
Rear wheel with Phil Wood rear hub, zinc spokes
Weight of 52" bike approx. 38 pounds


Detail of the head & neck, bar clamps, lamp bracket, and head adjuster.		52" Nickel plated Superior.


Side by side siblings, Silver and Black.		Head detail.


Handle Bar and Saddle Detail.		Saddle name badge


Head and Neck detail		Step and Spine


.Deluxe Saddle		.Deluxe Saddle


Pantguard		Detail of hub, crank & lower fork.

Adjustable rear step and lower frame detail with tapered tube.

Superior Pair