In addition, you’ll have to round up two 26-inch bicycle wheels (check junkyards and bike repair shops for these) and an assortment of pipe, rod, and fittings.

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The unit is also novel. It’s a front-wheel assembly and fits on virtually any bike, with two different rim sizes available to accommodate 26-, 28-, and 29-inch bikes as well as 700C bikes.