Hi,
first post:
I've been increasing my badassity in my iphone bill, food bill, and generally strengthening my frugal muscles. I even switched jobs from a 1hr commute each way to within 7km of my place.
But I have yet to get my own bike... hold the face punch... because I have to handcycle and as "specialty" equipment, it costs easily $4000-5000 with tax and shipping.
Hell no, I'm paying that.
I am currently renting an old clunker, but I have safety concerns about it's gears. Also, it is really heavy.
Pretty much, I love to handcycle to work now and tow my wheelchair, but I hate the excess weight and unused gears.
As it's a pretty flat commute, I want to build my own singlespeed handcycle. I can get the frame & parts for ~$800, but I need advice with how to build a singlespeed freewheel on the cheap.
Online parts? Should I strip a craigslist fixie?
I will knee a 700c fork, cheap & lightweight if possible
700c wheel/hub/tire/tubes, etc
Chain
Crankset with a chain ring T26 or 28, ideally
Chain guard for my work clothes
Any idea of where to build my handcycle so I don't have to buy tools?