Canadian Tire Stores SuperCycle 1500. Cost approximately $125.00.
Special requirements:
(1) The basic kit requires that the bicycles be of approximately
the same frame and wheel size. Ideally the bicycles should be
identical.
(2) The bicycle must have a triangular opening at
the top of the rear fork under the riders seat. This is the attachment
point and provides the lateral support of the conversion kit.
(3) A ladies style of bicycle frame is the best for mount and dismount
access. However, a men's frame style can be used equally well
if the physical agility of the rider is not a problem.
(4) The front of the frame must have a opening for
a U-bolt and frame protector.
(5) The handle bars require a short 2 inch length of straight tube
running 90 degrees to the direction of travel to mount the turning arm.
(6) Bicycles that use caliper brakes must be side
operated, not center operated, as the center operated caliper brake
will interfere with the attachment of the conversion kit supporting
cross members and steering tie rod.
(7) The kit for uneven frame and wheel sizes requires that the vertical
supports on the front support be riveted into position at some predetermined
angle off perpendicular. The rear support cross supports will
also have to be of different lengths. The steering arms should
be adaptable for bicycles of near similar size as they can be repositioning
to suit. Large bicycles size differences may require a special
steering tie rod. The special
order form must be submitted when ordering a kit for different
size bicycles.
Limitations:
(1) The conversion kit is not compatible with specialty frames.
e.g..: Bicycle frames with long seat posts that has the triangular opening
too low at the end of the rear fork. This does not allow enough clearance
for the feet to clear the cross support when peddling.
(2) The front fork support must have a "V" opening for
the U-bolt fastener for the front cross support. Many specialty
frames have eliminated this opening.
(3) The conversion kit for “The Granny Bike”, is not intended or
recommended for off road or trail bike use.
(4) The conversion kit is not compatible with front forks fitted
with shock absorbers. The flexing of the springs causes the steering
to miss align.
(5) Do not make high speed tight turns.
The steering alignment will be compromised and the bike wheels will likely
be bent and spokes broken.
Skeldon Bike Co. Ltd. 126 Goodfellow Rd.
Peterborough, Ontario.
Canada, K9J 5X1 E-mail: e-mail
address.
FAX/PHONE No: (705) 740-0194
Copyright (C) 2000, Skeldon Bike Co. Ltd. All
Rights Reserved. Patent Pending.
Last Up Dated--1 May, 2008 Note: The Granny Bike ™ , is a
trademark of the Skeldon Bike Co. Ltd..