Join Date Jul 2010
Location Florida's Space Coast
Posts 9 Originally Posted by JayButros
Has anyone here ever seen or actually ridden one?I made a couple back in the 60s, though a different style than those you linked. I flipped the frame over, flipped the crank and the fork. Extended the steerer and added a seat post. With the stacked frame style I'd be a little concerned about the CG moving too far aft. They're dicey enough to manage as it is. OTOH it could make a rear dismount easier - pop a wheely and step right off as the bike shoots out front. Reply Reply With Quote
You didn't live in Dallas back in the 60s did you?Were you one of the kids I saw on flipped frame tall bikes riding around the Parkland area?
The last one I built:
My son riding it:
