Originally Posted by
Sturmcrow
The steering linkage worries me. The flat hourglass shaped section at the bottom of the steer tube looks like it could be bent pretty easily. The long linkage arm looks like it could easily hit obstructions that would clear the platform, but then you'd go flying as the front wheel abruptly swings right. I wonder if a chain and cable linkage would be more suitable.
I think there's an optical illusion going on there. The steering arm is well out of the way of obstructions. As far as the steer "tab" goes, also sort of an illusion. I assure you, that thing will never bend.