Originally Posted by
lynnala
Tightwad, I found those plans of yours yesterday, that looks very easy.
It is
very easy to build and will be
very strong (300#+)
if you use my listed mods to build it.
I built my without the use of any power tools at all. The only use of power tools was when I
had the hardware store drill holes in the metal conduit I added. My cost
total was $25 using
all salvaged materials. Cost will depend on your ability to scounge up used/free material.
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?