[HowTo] Make a trampoline bike

[band aid]

Well first of all i thought i would to something special for my 1500th post so here we go.

Alright I have had a few people ask me how they could go about building their own trampoline bike. So I decided that it would be a good idea to write this how-to.

Now to actually explain how to do it.

Step #1:
Find an old frame, some forks, a headset, a stem, handlebars, seat, seatpost, and seatpost clamp.
Those are the only parts you'll need to build the trampoline bike.
But you will also need some duct tape, and anything that will soften up the bike. [e.g. foam, bubble wrap, towels, or anything else you may have laying about.]

Step #2:
Now that you have all the materials you'll need, you can get started building. So to start, you need to assemble the bike of course. Then you'll need to smash/bend the dropouts off the forks, and then fold the dropouts on the frame inwards 90*. [That is optional...those things just help with protecting the trampoline from getting punctured]

Step #3:
Now you'll need the foam/towels/whatever. Use it to completely cover the bottom of the fork legs, and obviously use duct tape to hold it on. Now you use the rest of the foam to cover up the whole chainstay/dropout/bb area.
Caution: Make sure to use a LOT of foam on the rear end, just to be really safe.

Step #4: [Optional]
You can now use the left over foam to cover the stem and bar ends...that is only if you feel you need to be really careful about puncturing the trampoline.

Step #5:
Run to the trampoline and throw the bike on. Now get on and see what you can do.

You have now finished your trampoline bike.

Now i just want to say that you shouldn't be scared the trampoline will puncture....as long as you do it right it will be perfectly fine.



HAVE FUN!

[screwglue]

got pics? nice one man

[band aid]

i should be able to have some pics up in the next couple days.

[Ryno149]

Very nice.

I may have to try this sometime.

[dutchidiot]

shouldnt you need something to put your feet on. pedals? anways that trampoline things a pretty good idea. gotta get myself some old parts somewhere....

[gtbmx0222]

nice how to ive always wondered how to do a tramp bike.
dont you need cranks and pedals tho?

[FOXBMX]

no, you dont ned any cranks or pedals

[Dylan Haro]

Nice how-to thanks

Why do you need a seat though?

[band aid]

you bounce with your feet and the bottom of the bike hitting the trampoline at the same time. so you need a seat for when you "double-bounce" the bike [when your feet land just before it, then the bike gets bounced when your feet come up and it gives you anal.

[blazer]

sounds fun: a friend of mine has a huge trampoline so I might give it a go sometime