That is looking great John and those wheels are the duck's nuts.

Could you post a link to the wheel manufacturer's web site or their retail outlet??

Yep, looks great, well done!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Tassie; I got the steering idea from this forum. There is a ton of stuff (info/pictures, etc) still posted here on the construction site.

The joint on the front end is an in-line ball joint. Not hard to get here, but if You need one, and can't get one there, You can make Your own.

Gizmo told me if You have two 1/2 inch diameter or so threaded rods or bolts facing each other where the ball joint is, (leaving about 1.5 inches or so in between the ends), You can hose clamp a piece of 1/2 inch i.d. hose to to them to act as the joint. (Thanks Gizmo).

Seems to Me the lower the linkage is on the foot pedal end, the better off You will be. Directly in-line with the 30degree steering shaft wont work.

Cheers!!!

OK, I cheesed out and made the seat out of aluminum. Looks like El Mirage is open and dry again, so I may be able to test it soon.......

cisco said...

Really neat workmanship the way you have put that together there John.

I still think the aluminium seating you have been using is a little harsh but then you have not cushioned it up yet.

Once you have ridden it for a couple of hours you will know exactly where it needs cushions.

UR right; I use a knee cushion made for gardening for my fanny. Other than that, this aluminum seat feels pretty comfortable. It's adjustable from 15-30 degrees (measured from the lowest portion of the seat back), and the upper portion is pretty flexible.

desertyank said...

OK, I cheesed out and made the seat out of aluminum. Looks like El Mirage is open and dry again, so I may be able to test it soon.......

Wow nice work!

This might be a silly question, but what are those cool little clippy things that hold the adjustment pins for the back axle? Never seen anything like that before.

I'll post a pic when I get home.....

nebbian said...

desertyank said...

Wow nice work!

This might be a silly question, but what are those cool little clippy things that hold the adjustment pins for the back axle? Never seen anything like that before.

Here's the pics... These things come in handy when you're too lazy for bolts and nuts, but only where things don't need to be tight. The axle pic showed them with the wire part under the axle NO BUENO! The wire part can be pulled over the pin, and the whole works could wiggle out under the wrong circumstances... I use them on axles, but with the cage part on top, and facing so the wire won't pop off if I drag the beast through bushes, fences, or over someone's tent They also work well on trailer hitch locks, adjustable sleeves, and other stuff.....






The beer can is for size reference only, of course....

Lovely, thanks for the description and pics DesertYank.

Much appreciated