My 26" swing bike

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I posted this frame a while back and thought Id give you guys an update on the build :) I have got it partially mocked up but as you can see its missing the saddle, post and chain, I have all the mentioned parts but the post :cry: I also havnt had it painted yet although I think it looks pretty grungy as is :D give me your collective thoughts on it :)
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swing bikes are cool - Does it work? The bottom, top bar is funky - needs to be smoother or ? I say cut it out and put in something sexier... but what do I know! wheels & fenders are cool... - make it pretty... :wink:
 
Dig that Swingbike. I want to build one.
I ridden 2 of them.
The 1st was Locojoe's, he built it, 20" stingray based, I think . He had it at the the 1st Midwest Bicycle Fest. After trying for about 10ft, I new I was going to kill myself and quit, later I was riding the path with a kid,13-14, friend of randys who could ride that swingbike, and seeing how he rode (steer with your body moreso than your arms), I tried again, and rode all the way around the park. wow. fun and challenging.
The other swingbike was factory made 26", owned by one of the Coasters, just get on and ride, it was eazy, different geometry .
Going to build one.
Looks like you got it going.
My thought,,,,, Bend a seatpost to set back a little more and give yourself even more leg clearance to get it crossedup. I also wonder what it would be like to turn the frame around, the hump may give more leg room. Compare the way it rides with the frame both ways.
Loooks like a cool project, keep us in formed. Dangerous Dan
 

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