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CAD system checkout of ergonomics, heel to Wheel clearance etc. That much overlap is ok to me.
The Donor boom tube was mitered using a Drill with a hole saw bit sized to fit head tube.
The Boom is strapped on and tack welded then alignment checked.
After completed weld
Frame Materials: 16 " steel kid bike and a donor bike's BB and downtube, the seat is to be fitted with strong concentric seat posts.
Weight as pictured: 25 lbs without the seat. 50 lbs with seat.
What was I thinking?:
How to make a regular bike into a recumbent with office chair for "Bike To Work Day" theme.
How Does it ride?:
It is stable and well behaved from 2-25 mph. It has the factory geometry but with redistributed weight. Its awkward to start and stop since it's hard to reach feet to the ground. The bike has a very solid feel.
What changed after the pictures on this bike?:
I rebuilt the seat position a little lower and a lot more forward. I added an old keyboard to the handle bars so I could simulate working like I do at my desk job. :-)
What would I do differently on another attempt?:
I would lower the BB a little and tilt the seat pan forward a little to allow feet to touch ground easier.
What lessons were learned?:
Bike design and execution are actually very forgiving if your expectations are low and your humor is good. You can make a truly silly comfort seat bike.
What are the keeper developments?: The underlying conversion of small kid bike to recumbent.
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