Bike conversion pics

Category: gardening among the rocks | Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:36 pm

I have yet to paint the bright flowers on DD's taxi, and am still looking for a little windsock to fly from the post that use to hold a flag, but we took her out for a spin in it this week. Several old, unused railroad beds around here have been paved over for use as bicycle paths. I'm still optimistically waiting for them to pave the one that runs near my place, but DH loaded up the bikes and drove us to this one.
Oh, first the bike conversion. Here's the bike when I started:

After much rust-scrubbing, removing the basket, and constructing my brilliantly engineered conversion.

I picked up an old car-booster seat at a yard sale, but it didn't work to hold DD in. I tore it apart and modified the belt structure. It's looped around the bike frame for security, and has an adjustable buckle for security. A friend was going to toss some sofa cushions, and I salvaged one to pad the seat. I stash it away when it's not being used

Here's how DD fits in her seat. She can't get her fingers into the spokes now, and it's actually pretty comfortable. Still need a foot rest, and a bike basket to hold her water bottle & such (did someone say garage sale?)This image removed, forgot that just anyone could get at these...
One last shot, DD & DH. I'd just pedaled the taxi up an incline, DH took over because I was just worn out. I took several shots here, the others were all blurry since I was actually riding while shooting.
this one too

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Droopy wrote on Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:41 pm:

You are so inventive and handy, it looks beautiful and practical. Well done!

toni wrote on Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:43 pm:

Wow what a fantastic job you did of the conversion. I bet she has a really good time being able to ride with you and enjoy being on the go.

You are such a good and talented Mommy.

gardengater wrote on Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:13 pm:

That's a clever invention. I'll bet DD enjoys the ride.
Beside that, it's very "green" recycling.

Gardengater

CritterPainter wrote on Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:07 pm:

LOL, I love the fact that Grandma, who lived thru the depression, taught me how to be a "tightwad". Now it's called "green" and "recycling"! yes, all the wood was recycled & sanded down.