Bachetta steering conversion.

Hello all, has anybody gone through the process of converting a bachetta to an under seat steering system? If so was there a template or is there any guidance you could share?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Chris

 

I own two Bachettas but did not do the under seat steering. I did have a Flip-it put on both my bents though. Makes it much easier to get in and out. Can show you pictures of that if you like.

 

Hello,

Thanks for the reply. I have a B pivot on the bike now that allows for me to move the bars. Is that similar to your setup?

Chris

 

I think so.

 

If you have any tubing the same size as your frame tube, you can cut a piece about 3-4" long, slice it lengthwise and using a 1/4" bolt and 2 nuts weld the nuts on each side of your slice. I suggest using at least 2 sets. Once you have done that do the same thing on the other side (you are making a clamp). When you have that done take one half and drill the nut through with a 1/4" bit so a bolt slides through it. Now you ca weld a 3/8 rod on the half you drilled in the center. A thrust bearing and a few washers from McMaster -Carr and an old set of handlebars with a 3/8 hole drilled through the center and you have a movable set of handle bars. Then you need to weld a tab on the fork and connect it

 

Hi Jim,

Thank you. I’m going to give that a go. I’ll post my results when I’m done.

Chris

 

http://www.bacchettaforum.com/forum2/tm.aspx?m=98972

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=50132

 

http://www.recumbentriders.org/forums/threads/16141/

budzos

 

Hello Budzos,

These are exactly what I’m trying to accomplish, and what I want my end product to look like. What incredible workmanship! Thank you for sharing this link.

Best regards,

Chris

 

My Pleasure Chris.
I am slowly working on my dual 20 version of this as well.
Hope to have it completed for this spring riding if things go well.
budzos