cbustapeck
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I just purchased this Schwinn Cruiser Seven for the Shimano Nexus 7 speed internal hub wheel set, with the idea of selling off the remainder of the bike to cover the purchase cost.
I'd love to own an Elgin Twin Bar, but they're more money than I care to spend, and I've heard bad things about the flexibility of the frame. A bicycle that I'm worried about breaking because of how expensive it is, combined with it flexing and making me worry? No, thank you.
The idea of a Schwinn Twin Bar came to mind and I started thinking through it.
Note: I'm writing this because I know absolutely nothing of structural engineering and because I want input on structural engineering. Take any "I think" or "it should" statements with that massive grain of salt.
I see two big issues with getting rid of the seat post:
1. A significant amount of weight is being placed on the frame at a point without structural bracing.
2. You've made this major structural compromise and the aesthetic advantage of it is hidden mostly by your legs!
If we remove the seat from that position, both of these problems are solved, at least somewhat.
The visual of the rack isn't bad. I was thinking about a custom cushion to go on top of it, with the intended sitting position above the rear axle. That way, the majority of the weight is supported by the axle, rather than the frame.
Has anyone tried something like this? What are your thoughts about structural stability? What major issues, other than those of having another bike in the house, am I missing here?
I'd love to own an Elgin Twin Bar, but they're more money than I care to spend, and I've heard bad things about the flexibility of the frame. A bicycle that I'm worried about breaking because of how expensive it is, combined with it flexing and making me worry? No, thank you.
The idea of a Schwinn Twin Bar came to mind and I started thinking through it.
Note: I'm writing this because I know absolutely nothing of structural engineering and because I want input on structural engineering. Take any "I think" or "it should" statements with that massive grain of salt.
I see two big issues with getting rid of the seat post:
1. A significant amount of weight is being placed on the frame at a point without structural bracing.
2. You've made this major structural compromise and the aesthetic advantage of it is hidden mostly by your legs!
If we remove the seat from that position, both of these problems are solved, at least somewhat.
The visual of the rack isn't bad. I was thinking about a custom cushion to go on top of it, with the intended sitting position above the rear axle. That way, the majority of the weight is supported by the axle, rather than the frame.
Has anyone tried something like this? What are your thoughts about structural stability? What major issues, other than those of having another bike in the house, am I missing here?