I could make the distance in size between the front and rear wheels even more ridiculous
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I added some more wheel offset and the steering is much better now
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If i had an extra crank, I could slap the rest of this together and try pedaling it around. Alas, I do not. I have all the other parts, but no crank in my spare parts bin
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It's got pedals and a chain and brakes, and I've ridden it around the block. It still needs some work, but i think that's enough for today
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I was out riding my bike around and found an abandoned bike that can contribute some things to this crazy bike I'm building
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Yes!! Yes!!!
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Because of the way this is put together, I either need to chop out part of the so the chain has clearance to reach the rear wheel, or I need to add an idler pulley like in this quick photoshop mock up. I'm leaning towards idler pulley to keep the frame as strong as possible.
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Instead of adding an idler pulley, what if we just add more pedals?
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@MLE_online I like the idler pulley idea
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@MLE_online The trike project I did taught me there is a LOT more tension on the chain that one would expect, if there is any way to keep the idler on the slack side, I suggest it.
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@MLE_online this is righteous.
Trying to imagine a rear brake; Maybe a fixed gear or a big jockey lever with an old boot on the end