first trike build

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

this is my girlfriend's autistic son on his new 24" trike. He likes it a lot, but it is impossible to bring it places, so I'm building him a 26" trike to leave at his friend's house so he can ride with the kids there. He knows it's going to be a rat, and while he hasn't really wrapped his brain around that concept, he likes the pictures he's seen so far.

with his pretty mom:

early mock up, to make sure all parts fit and line up. the conversion was purchased from this forum:

the conversion back end will be flat black. frame will remain chrome (thanks Joe!) I will make a tank plate with his name on it, and I'll paint "Steady as she goes" on it (he's a rocker)

the rear wheels were bought on this forum, they are Schwinn S-7s with 1-3/4" tires.

I will build a rear rack out of some old barn boards. The front rack was purchased from someone on this forum.

I'm having fun with this. So much so, that I could see myself building one for me. I like the look.

 

[user 135]

Sounds like a great plan for a good kid.

That is an interesting trike setup. Find a set of rims and have some truly custom wheels on the trike. The possibilities.....2 speed kickback, fixie, or a 3spd Nexus.

 

[KOTA]

Good Man.....Good Job!

 

[mastronaut]

That's AuTASTIC! He's gonna love that, kudos from the spectrum....

 

[yeshoney]

Ian,

L@@KIN' G@@D! Let me know if you need any parts I could donate to a great kid for his Ratrike!

Joe

 

[thatismytruck]

It does look really good. I need to wander over and see it at lunch or after work.

 

[ohchusan]

now that's a cool trike! really digg that frame!
and you're right, that handsome lad does have a pretty mom!
you're a lucky man! and good luck on your build, will def check back to see the progress on t his one fer sure....

 

[Buck Masterson]

That is looking so cool! I can't wait to see it finished! I just hope I can get my never ending trike project finished soon. ($ is tight at the moment). This built really shows just how useful this website can be! Much Kudos!

 

[thesuicideride]

that was rusty513s trike end he had for sale on here a month or two ago. i was interested in it but ran outta cash. glad to see it got put to great use! looks sharp!

 

[lbcycles]

now thats something to smile about well done! thats a really cool thing to do man!!!!!!!!!