Every fidget child needs to direct his unspent energy somewhere. A great solution is to buy a children's vehicle. But there are situations when it is not possible to buy a child a new bicycle or a car. A do-it-yourself bike, that’s what will become a truly valuable gift for your baby, and most importantly, this option will cost parents for less money.
What is a cycle car?
A children's cycle car is a cross between a bicycle and a car; in other words, it is called a hybrid of a car and a bike. In Europe, this type of transport for children was called cycling, and in Holland - da-karami.
Externally, this unit looks like a small copy of a regular car, the only thing is that it is controlled with the help of pedals. It is economical, environmentally friendly and easy to use; it is comfortable and easy to ride.
Features of the bike
This vehicle is intended for paved roads. Unlike a bicycle, a cycle car has a car or similar seat. In addition, the hybrid is more streamlined than the bike, which allows it to ride faster. A bicycle is distinguished from a bicycle by the number of wheels, they can be three or four, and they are not lined up in one line. Plus, to ride it is much easier, you do not need to keep balance.
What you need to know about the children's cycle mobile?
Before making a do-it-yourself bike, you need to understand that the safety of this type of transport is of paramount importance. In order for the kids to travel without falls and injuries, and their parents to be calm, special attention should be paid to this issue. It is desirable that the hybrid frame was made of strong metal, and the wheels are securely fixed. For external safety, the implementation of these points will be enough, and even a high acceleration speed will not interfere with the comfortable pastime of your child on a bike. The internal safety of the vehicle depends on the reliability of the driver's seat, it must be well fixed, this will avoid possible injuries and shock.
Description of the design of the bike
Many parents wonder: "How to make a bike with your own hands?". With careful preparation, viewing drawings and special literature, this task becomes quite feasible and not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Of course, to get a decent result, you will have to try and combine theoretical knowledge and skills as efficiently as possible.
First of all, it is worth deciding on the model, decide how many passenger seats, wheels, etc. will be. Do not forget that the body of the bike must be quite spacious and roomy.
The basis of the design of the bike is a standard carriage, which can be found on any road bike. The drive gear (asterisk) of the design base is connected to the gearbox, which is located under the driver's seat. It is attached to the frame side members using special brackets. The second gear chain is connected to the multi-speed rear wheel hub.
Particular attention should be paid to the driver's seat. It is better to create it from a mesh material, it is pulled onto the seat frame and pulled back with a cord. Some people prefer dermantine or shawls, however mesh materials are more common.
As for another irreplaceable design detail of the cycle car - the cab, the streamlining of the entire vehicle depends on its installation. Usually they put it on a pipe, which is located on the frame.
How to assemble a do-it-yourself bike?
To directly begin assembling a transport hybrid for children from two to five years old, you will need two frames, preferably symmetrical to each other. They need to be fastened together by a steering gear, which will be located in the middle of the unit.
The U-shaped front frame should have supports made of solid wood materials, in which a crankshaft with pedals and wheels is fixed. By the way, the shaft is best made from a metal bar 10 mm in size. The rear frame should be V-shaped, with the same supports where the wheels and axle are attached. In the middle, it is necessary to install a crossbar with a pin, which will be a support for the rolling of the front frame.
You can make a children’s bike with your own hands from improvised means, for example, take tubes from an old or unnecessary clamshell. The rear axle can be borrowed from an old bike, in addition, the wheels and steering wheel of the old bike will make the assembly process even easier. If there are none, then they can be made of plastic. For builders, during assembly, welding is practically not needed, all parts and structural elements are fastened to each other with rivets or screws.
The driver's seat must be attached to the front frame, the height level depends on the height of the child. An almost finished bike must be supplemented with wheels, a steering wheel with an audible signal and a vertical steering shaft.
The proposed detailed instructions will help you easily make a bike with your own hands, drawings, schemes here may not even be needed.
The benefits of a homemade baby vehicle
The main advantage of such a makeshift vehicle is the ease of disassembly. All that is needed is to disconnect the steering gear from the top of the rear frame. It must be rotated 45 degrees and pull out all the supports on the crossbar. So that the assembly does not cause problems, the distance between the wheels of the cycle car is chosen so that they do not interfere with each other when folded.
In addition, to make it easy for parents to assemble a cycle car, the front and rear frames are connected so that the pin fits easily into the rolling support. If you slightly rotate the V-shaped frame relative to the pin, the latch moves to the steering gear leash, and the finished structure can be put on wheels.
The assembled do-it-yourself bike is quite compact and takes up little space, it is convenient to store it even in a small apartment. It has a low weight (within 12-15 kg), high cross-country ability and simple operation.
The variety of modern children's products is perplexing to many. A home-made bike is the choice of thrifty parents who care about the quality and safety of their baby's vacation. This article will help to create a do-it-yourself bike without extra costs.