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This project was part of an undergrad design class where we wanted to make cheap bicycles more utilitarian. My goal was to make something that you could produce in a dorm room, but would hold 3 people.
I used a 3 speed, gear-hub, girls bike, but you could probably adapt the simple design to work with any bike. The end result is pretty goofy looking but very effective at hauling people and cargo. You can find a bike like this for $15 at goodwill and should plan on spending $10 on the bolts and wood.
I used a 3 speed, gear-hub, girls bike, but you could probably adapt the simple design to work with any bike. The end result is pretty goofy looking but very effective at hauling people and cargo. You can find a bike like this for $15 at goodwill and should plan on spending $10 on the bolts and wood.
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This is what you need:
1" paddle bit
1/2" twist drill bit
1" chisel
crosscut saw
drill
x4 lag bolts, nuts, and washers
x2 6 foot long 2x4s
( you may also want a spokeshave/ sanding block to shape the peddling area and a coping/ jigsaw to cut out the front brake area )
1" paddle bit
1/2" twist drill bit
1" chisel
crosscut saw
drill
x4 lag bolts, nuts, and washers
x2 6 foot long 2x4s
( you may also want a spokeshave/ sanding block to shape the peddling area and a coping/ jigsaw to cut out the front brake area )
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i made a quick one that was good but it swayed too much while i was riding.
i recently lost my bike was and with it the rack so im starting over , the only piece i like to add is ,with my old rack and i think this one as well,
loading them is a problem because the kick stand isnt meant to balance something that top heavy and they are unstable.
my idea is to find some sort of two sided kick stand , like they have on mopeds but other wise im lost.
any ideas