Never too old for a Big Wheel

[62Higgins]

Scored a blue one out of Craigslist for $30.

Let the modification begin.

Pix later.

 

[62Higgins]

Well well. I ripped the thing apart and am not at all impressed with the construction of this particular model.

No bearings in the "headset" just nylon bushings.
The cranks arms aren't any longer than about 70mm (Not a typo)
Of course no grease used on any part of it when it was assembled.

We'll turn it into something fun/useful, but I am sure glad I found a used one and did not pay full price for one.

 

[62Higgins]

Pics of the new acquisition:

and the California Chariot we picked up last fall for $5

With a combined $35 invested I think we can come up with some big time fun for small time ca$h.

I want to put a 20" fork with V brakes and my SPIN three spoke front wheel on the Chariot. It will also get new wheels on the rear, OEM type to start and probably some larger pneumatic ones after I figure out how to mount the axle.

 

[62Higgins]

Check out extremebigwheels.com

Here is some video form the site: http://www.extremebigwheels.com/cbs4.wmv

Go kart wheels and tires seem to be the key to speed. :mrgreen:

 

[theVULTURE]

i figure you could take an old unicycle and some square tubing with a pair of go-cart tires and make a big wheel.........
OOOooooooo.... or a "green machine"!!!!

BACK TO THE WORKSHOP, FAT MAN!!!

 

[Bicyclerick]

These are fun to raise a little !!!! on.