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Zip ties on FWD bracket As far as I can tell they are there to minimize movement and hold in the stuffing (cut up bike tube). I didn't even have anything there until a few days ago, just some electrical tape to prevent the FWD bracket from scraping the paint off the front fork. The natural...

USS Yiggy Revision 1.0 was the first ridable version, after I mounted the front derailleur and other bits I I'm calling this revision 1.1. Introduction USS Yiggy [1] started as a somewhat non-stock 2004 Trek Y 26 I picked up via Craigslist. I believe it is a size small frame...

So what are you using? I'm currently using IpBike, a featureful app not tied to any online services, so your ride data is accessible on your device. It can upload to a number of services including Strava. It is a somewhat ugly and the user interface can be nonobvious--reading the...

Parts for revision 1.2 The suspension fork and handlebar The fork is a Rock Shox Dart 2, a previous generation low end suspension fork. Picked it up from REI on clearance for about $55. The handlebar is a Promax HB-320TP, a 6061 alloy cruiser-style handlebar with a 31.8mm clamping...

Photos See Conversion Kit Brag Board Name finalized to USS Yiggy

Handlebar acquired From the bike shop I've picked up some used parts earlier, I've picked up a used aluminum alloy cruiser handelbar and a somewhat longer stem and a pair of grips, all for the princely sum of $17. The "new" handlebars will be added to make version 1.2 sometime in the future. I...

Heh [Star] Trek Y [chemical symbol for Yttrium] 26 [atomic number for Iron] [Garnet for kicks] CruzBike Conversion [Cruiser]

USS YIG rev 1.1 nearly complete USS YIG (tentative name) revision 1.1 is nearly complete: just need to mount seat. Significant improvements over 1.0x versions: front derailleur and new chain allows all gears to be reached. Pictures, description, and handling qualities evaluation tomorrow...

Minor progress The replacement pivot tube bushing arrived and was installed. I discussed my handlebar twisting with my LBS mechanic which lead me to discover the pivot clamp on the steerer extension tube wasn't tightened down. After tightening that clamp the handlebar no longer has...

The new suspension fork The new suspension fork didn't actually cost me much: it is a low end, previous generation, REI super-duper clearance special (it had already gone through multiple REI garage sales without any interest). It's just so pretty that taking an angle grinder to it just gives...

Thanks for the suggestions Charles I put a washer on the drive side of the QR and it seems to work for keeping the wheel locked in place. The vibration and bumps in the handlebar isn't a problem, its just noticeable compared to the vibration and bumps coming up through the seat. I do have...

More riding comments After another hour or so of riding around a parking lot, I'm getting a lot better. Even slight uphill starts are very difficult. The rear suspension seems to be doing its job, i can feel bumps but they're not jarring. I'm getting a lot more vibration through the handlebars...

Version 1.0 complete and first ride report Andrew: I knew basically nothing about bike maintenance or assembly before i started this. I would not consider myself particularly mechanically inclined (but nor would I consider myself inept). I've been interested in acquiring a recumbent bike since...

Brakes now cabled I attempted to flintstone a bit and boy was staying in control not easy. I hope I can get into the "can ride ok" stage quickly. Cabled the brakes, now all that's left is the rear derailleur, oh and i've got to remove the crank and chainrings since i forgot to tighten the...

Seatpost shim arrived Seatpost shim arrived, installed, wow, the seat is so much more stable now. I went to cable the front brake but it looks like I've cut off too much of the cable, the last 6" of the rear derailleur cable was mangled, so I guess I'll have to get some new cables and work...

Another day, another fork Tuesday I went back to the bike shop where I picked up the used fork that turned out to be for a 29" wheel, and swapped it for a different used rigid fork, this time the right size... or was it? The bolts to mount the fork didn't quite fit into the fork's dropouts...

Fixed rear (former front) wheel, acquired another fork Today I fixed the rear wheel, which was quite wonky. I forgot to remove the dustcaps on the hub before inserting the new axle, and then I correctly adjusted the locknuts, etc. I acquired yet another front fork (the third this bike has had)...

More progress: fork, drive train Picked up a used rigid fork from a bike shop cheap, wheel fine in the FWD bracket dropouts... however, I think I unintentionally picked up a 29" fork, unable to get the wheel high enough for the brakes to work, will have to acquire yet another fork...

Bad news Bad news, I've got good evidence that 1. The suspension fork (and/or its dropouts) are warped. I mounted the FWD brackets on my other bike (which has a rigid fork) and both wheels (the converted front wheel and the rear wheel with cassette) drop right into the FWD bracket...

Any ideas on the front fork/FWD bracket Any ideas on the front fork/FWD bracket? Try to bend the fork? Bend the bracket? Try a different fork?