How to build a tall bike

This is an overview of the second tall bike that we have built. It outlines the major design features including drive train and steering. We have found a good system for connecting the steering assemblies which does not require any welding. The drive train shown in this video will be modified so that the bottom bike will have two chainrings, one to the top bike and the other to the rear wheel. We are also looking into ways to tension the "idler chain", including a ghost ring. There should be a follow-up video coming soon. Let me know if you want anything highlighted or explained in the comments area below.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Tall
• Bike
• Highboy
• DIY

[AtvProjects]

how do you get on it?

[csc104]

Think, "mounting a horse while its walking". Stand on the left of the bike, put your left foot on the left peddle and hop along on the right foot getting some speed going and then push yourself up with the left leg and thrown the right leg over the saddle. Yea, I should have put it in the video.

[boaarrdderr628]

@csc104 how did you arrange the breaks? I'm planning on making one myself and im confused.

[csc104]

@boaarrdderr628: Leave the brakes on the lower bike stock, we had V-brakes front and rear. You will need to get longer cable for the rear brake - ask your LBS to order a tandem cable. As the housing comes on a large spool, you can get as much as you need. While your at it get two tandem shifter cables for the front and rear derailleurs.

[ponchoduderules]

how did you weld it? TIG? MIG??? stick??

[ubicomp]

Not to crap on your otherwise neat project, but you lost me at bent-coat-hanger-as-chain-tens­ioner.

[onetonmagoo]

I have a much easier way to build a tall bike. I call it a Tilt Bike. Watch my vids to see more. I have 20, so far. Takes about 90 minutes to put one together. Real easy to mount and dismount, handles real good, fun to ride.

[RhetoricPerson]

I SEE A PIE PLATE.

[boaarrdderr628]

@csc104 thanks a lot your video helped a lot. we actually used the back break and transferred it to the front because it wouldn't reach (so there is only a front break). It rides great and we had no other troubles except the chain falling off and we just used your idea. Thanks a a lot.

[dirtdoggg]

COOOOOOOL bra.

[flynnkr]

hey, it's a cool design but is the stem and hub still intact. my guess is that it would fail under load??

[bobchik7872]

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