19th century trike and boneshaker tour Stanley Park

A couple from Port Townsend, Washington turned heads in Vancouver's Stanley Park Tuesday morning when they cycled their reproduction Victorian-era bikes around the Seawall.

[@JNeil1975]

I like this couple!! They’re living THEIR life!!!

[@hayleyyeager8008]

I don't know why they get so much negativity. I think what they do gives people a piece of history that is incredibly interesting and cool.

[@Capybaraism]

They are soulmates! I’m glad they found each other.

[@leemclaury6251]

So happy for them and admire them for doing it. It takes a lot to stand up against the world and go your own route.

[@1065Olivia]

Always loved these bikes ! So interesting listening to you both. The Victorian Era is a passion of mine for some 30 years now. We purchased our late Victorian home last summer and I am working to take it back to its original state as much as I can a little at a time. I am striving to have that, stepped back in time feel. Complete with calendar from the year the home was built. I think what you both are doing is just great!

[@blakegriplingph]

I think it's only fair for them to live their lifestyle and express who they are. Just because they chose to forego the 21st century life doesn't mean they're myopic or oblivious as to the negative aspects of the era they're into, nor are they willing to give up on things that are essential these days like the Internet and modern utilities. The criticism thrown against Sarah and Gabe is way too savage and vitriolic if you ask me; it all goes to show how insensitive some have become these days.

[@Protato666]

I ve mostly read positive comments under their videos

[@biserker1delta61]

People need to mind their business and let this couple live their life. They are keeping history alive. I love this couple!

[@gabyr.883]

These are the type of people that makes life so interesting

[@jazzman1626]

My goodness, this guy can really ride that bicycle!

[@debm1889]

I think they are just cute ..... Everyone has a choice ....

[@Jogjosmowwdkfs]

I love Sarah’s voice so much.

[@vm9370]

its nice they find each other. they soulmate.

[@ARedMagicMarker]

I could live in Victorian times. Just give me a studio, a buttload of quality paints and wood panels, canvases and good brushes, and I won't be bored and I could make a living. I would miss internet and fancy tech, but after a few years, I would adjust.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

WOW! Good for them. They got my respect.

[@pruebaprueba2547]

Beautiful family!. Congratulations ❤️ From México City José Luis Franco

[@redcapsue]

Their outfits would be slightly more tailored if they lived back then. Sewing was a common skill.

[@Myllkka]

She makes her own clothes by hand

[@adeel-eh7xq]

Yeah, the rich had them tailored. The poor went to second or third-hand shops. Modern day clothing stores selling clothes already made didn't exist then.

[@myfrugalraggylife7104]

@Diego Alfonso Well I buy all my clothes from second hand shops, can't afford new, so no change there then !!

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

@@adeel-eh7xq poor ppl also made their own clothes. It wasn't any thing fancy or unusual to make one's own clothes.

[@bovnycccoperalover3579]

Good for them if they can do it. The ways things are going, we may all be living that way soon.

[@johnjohnfrederickh.webber2124]

It's a good thing to remember....

[@jappletonhowe9649]

You folks are great! looks like fun.

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Wow! Imagine doing downhill or wheelie with it

[@mariaelizabeth6066]

How does he get up on that bike and if it breaks finding parts will b hard that being said I think they are awesome

[@benwusten5179]

Well it's seen in other Videos of them (they are very short) that he pushes the Bike to get it going and while it is going he steps on a little "step" and sits on top of it. It looks so easy when he does it. I imagine if I do that I would need a new set of Bones probably lol

[@ruthgoebel723]

He makes these bikes and so would have access to parts or even machine them himself.

[@strategicgamingwithaacorns2874]

Penny-Farthing vs modern bike, who goes faster?

[@MrEmiosk]

Modern holland styled bike? Equal but the penny is more comfortable and less strenuous to ride, it is what I have experienced. I do about 9-10 miles cruising (this includes two serious 5%inclines) in about 40-45minutes, just so you get what I consider normal speed.

[@petitlouis5010]

If they're happy : I'm happy.

[@Rainbow-oh4jx]

Perfect

[@gabyr.883]

Awesome!

[@charlesreynolds9648]

Looking at one now.

[@sierrawashington5992]

Wonder why the young lady was running away from them and hiding close to the guy she was walking with . I would be fascinated not afraid of them I think it'd extremely cool

[@ricklancaster6697]

Just be you your wonderful

[@HistoricalWeapons]

Wow they Canadian

[@hayleyyeager8008]

I wanna ride one!!!!!!!

[@Aiiwolf]

Imagine if that guy got into a bicycle accident: "I know I'm not a Rantallion on this cycle, but I'm betwattled by that Haymarket Hector on his horse who caused such discomfort for my wife & I. My arse hurts like shit!"

[@katilynboyd3894]

The guy looks like the Maytag guy

[@ibrahimmoustafa5659]

What is the bike with three wheels that the woman in the video had.

[@analuizasilva719]

Legit I would never ride in one of these bikes, too high.

[@christophera556]

The bicycles this couple own appear Victorian era however the clothing they are wearing appears edwardian early 1900's.

[@AliciaB.]

no, it's the 1890s

[@averygeorge4192]

It’s the same for a Japanese obi and corset! You never really know till’ you have worn it!

[@forestman2382]

Where can you buy bikes like that?

[@jaysho5461]

Ebay, craigslist, marketplace

[@Celisar1]

Well, corsets ARE negative for your health even if you don’t drop dead :)

[@chio5709]

Mind to elaborate?

[@MrEmiosk]

@@chio5709 wearing one is like wearing shoes with ankle support. You weaken the muscles that handles the everyday balance and movement resulting in that you easily can injure yourself if you do not exercise without them. Wearing a corset too tight, especially if you are growing, can distort muscle and spine and rib placement. Again like another shoe to feet analogy, the foot can become quite squished looking and... well, broken if the shoe is not fitted to the foots size, look into the ideal ancient chinease womens foot size and be horrified at how the foot becomes. It is of course extremes and usually not the norm. It is when corsets are used to "enhance" the body to fit a certain slim hourglass figure that it becomes a real hazard.

[@carmenpeters728]

The cloths are fine, but you need to read the laws of those days when it was legal to do things we have jail sentences for now.

[@adeel-eh7xq]

What are they doing that is illegal? The bicycle?

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

They look like they are able to use their brains; and skip stuff like self-medicating with now-illegal drugs, and other such things.

[@JNeil1975]

And our laws today are working so incredibly well.....just look at America's low crime rate, right?

[@MrCenturion13]

And we do things now that they had jail sentences for then, so I guess that makes us even with people who have been dead for over a century. Boo-yah.

[@travisexe4095]

I bet when people see them they think they are nutcases

[@arkanyapeters1669]

Travis Exe Dude if it was normal back then then it’s normal now

[@nacht_owl]

my only issue if you would call it that is that, to live that life and live it authentically, you do NOT need to wear a corset. you have your own God-given body shape for a reason, and they WERE an absurdity forced on women back in the day. i don't know why the couple is hung up on her wearing a corset. i mean, is there something he can wear to uncomfortably squeeze his %$&#@ all day?

[@ruthgoebel723]

Michael Kilarjian A properly fitted corset is quite comfortable and marvelous for those of us needing back support. There you go, myth busted.

[@ryanhilliard1620]

She wrote an entire book about it. Check it out! Victorian Secrets.

[@leahr.2981]

Corsets are like bulimics. If you get carried away with loosing weight, you will suffer and die..

[@suem6004]

Leah R. Bizarre uninformed comment. Corsets are not bulemics. They are not anorexics. They are like bras

[@yaelrar.4460]

Corsets actually were excellent supports for back and spine.

[@John081590]

People nowadays get those impressions from an extreme form of corsetry called tight lacing, which is actually looked upon in ridicule even on those days. Otherwise, women just wore corsets moderately tightened to give the proper support.