Just ridden it in my driveway so far but it feels good, might need to play with handlebar position. Mine is a single speed as I wanted to keep it simple, so I geared it high. Hoping to get it out on the local bike trails this weekend, they are flat (old train tracks)
Re: Built a SUB (stand up bike)
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:49 am
by farcticox1
8km on the trail with my SUB, different technique to riding a normal bike, more like climbing stairs but you're actually going somewhere. Wouldn't want to go long distance but good for a short workout. Shortened the cranks to 90mm and changed the pedals. Next addition will be a hinge so I can fold the handlebars easily and going to try some higher bars as well.
Re: Built a SUB (stand up bike)
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:02 pm
by farcticox1
Hinge for bars works good
10k fun ride on the local trail went ok, struggled in strong head wind at the end so going to try a lower gear ratio next. Going from 48/16 to 48/18.
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Re: Built a SUB (stand up bike)
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:49 pm
by farcticox1
After a few more adjustments, mainly gearing, 11k on the trail.