Has this been done yet?

[ferball]

Has anyone built a front wheel pedal motorized bike yet? I am putting 20 inch wheels an a 26 inch frame and keeping the pedals from hitting the ground I ran across this design. It is quick easy build so I should have it going be this weekend, but I was wondering if anybody has tried it and how it handles. The peddle version has complaints about wobbly steering while peddleing, but with a motor I doubt it will be a problem.

 

[moonshiner]

not trying to hijack your thread , but how the heck do you stop that thing with only front brakes , without flying over the handle bars ???


front drive recumbent are the new in thing , they have a more efficient and reliable drive , but dose have the wobbly pedaling interference to contend with ...

man i can't wait to see it built , it will be different for sure ....

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

From what I imagine, the key components will be the seat, as well as the steering.

 

[Allen_Wrench]

Re: Has this bee done yet?

A front wheel pedal motorized bike, ya say? What? like one o' these, ol' chum? -

 

[ferball]

Seat and brakes I have figured out from my previous build that I have abandon due to the fact it was getting to complicated and it was "sketchy" at best when in motion. I am actually debating a coaster brake on the front just for fun.

 

[Dan]

Purty cool Ferball!