Utility Cycling - New project bike all most done

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CigTech
07-29-09, 03:40 PM
Here is a truck bike as I call it. The kit was bought from American speedster. it will and has climed some good size hills around. I made it so my wifes aunt can run to the store and bring back some stuff with her. She bikes every where like I do. Well here is the Pictures enjoy.

turtlewoman
07-29-09, 04:22 PM
ok, it's none of my business but I am confused. Is your wife also your aunt?
squirtdad
07-29-09, 05:10 PM
What is the frame made out of? it appears to be silver spray painted pvc....but that can't be right

CigTech
07-30-09, 12:05 AM
it's my wifes aunt. LOL

you got it right, It's PVC, but it is reinforced.
Robert C
07-30-09, 01:33 AM
can you point us to a detailed engineering drawing of that thing?
edwong3
07-30-09, 09:39 AM
Here is a truck bike as I call it. The kit was bought from American speedster. it will and has climed some good size hills around. I made it so my wifes aunt can run to the store and bring back some stuff with her. She bikes every where like I do. Well here is the Pictures enjoy.

I know that American Speedster sold plans for these vehicles, but they offer kits too?

Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
CigTech
07-30-09, 12:01 PM
can you point us to a detailed engineering drawing of that thing?

As far as plans, NO. The plans are writen badly. and there is no detail drawings. sorry

I could do a CADD drawing of it if you want?
BossCat
07-30-09, 01:31 PM
What is the frame made out of? it appears to be silver spray painted pvc....but that can't be right

Yes it can and it looks just like silver painted pvc.

Check this guy out, he builds bikes out of PVC.

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/album_personal.php?user_id=8944

http://push.pickensplan.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=7dulffolmhpk

Regards
Tom
CigTech
07-31-09, 07:50 PM
Ok, had to make two changes to the parts that came in the kit. The plate that the cranks go through are Plastic are they flex. So I went down to the welding shop and had them make two diamond plates to stiffen up the plastic plates. Then there is the crank tensioner bar that had a plastic end. I had them make that part as well. The mods cost 20.00. I'll get picture later to show the mods.