sunofsand

Thanks to you both. Not sure if I'm going out to see it today but perhaps tomorrow

The footrest I'd assume is only a few pounds and only 8-12in away from the seat
I'm not sure taking it off is going to create that much of a weight shift
With 40 pounds in the seat area resting above and forward of the axle -about the same as if a child or two were sitting in it ..minus legs
and with the awnings negligible weight removed from behind the axle -as well as whatever force wind brings into the equation from it acting as a sail
and since the basket may be removed entirely depending on how much it gets in the way


I guess my only way to find out is by trying it


Or I could just leave it the way it is
Maybe start up a small infant jinrikishaw transport service
It's probably a real chick magnet, too.