Quick success on the seatpost front, I've added a 400mm 30.9mm seatpost that fit perfectly. Way better for riding now that my legs can stretch out once more.

Does anyone have any experience with using a longer seatpost for these things? I'm 6'3" and long in the leg, and despite the fit, I'm much lower on the seat than I've been in a very long time on any previous bikes.  Any chance someone's successfully used a much longer seatpost without damaging the first sleeve or the frame?

Well I wrapped it up. I'm pretty happy the way it turned out, and so far my kids are pretty content with the butt pads. It may not be the final version but it's a working copy for the time being.

Just some 3/4" baltic birch cut to fit, with the kneeboard/pad cut to match, then wrapped in some heavy fabric. I bolted the pads down from the top using the conveniently already threaded holes, then plugged the holes through the fabric/pad and wood using some 3d printed plugs that still allow for the squish in the seat.

Quote from: Naranja_CT5+ on September 04, 2023, 01:11:19 PM

I liked the last two images. A little more expensive than kneeling pads but it looked cool.

Yeah there are lots of neat ideas, seat backs would be pretty nice too. I do like the attachment method for these accessories and would way rather be working with bolts into the frames than clamps. I'm sure I'll appreciate how modular these can be with some use.

If it's the bolt you're trying to find, nut and bolt stores are a good bet to find stuff like this in specific lengths.  Sometimes the pitch of the threading can cause issues if they're special bolts but hopefully these are pretty standard. Good luck.

Hi good folks and fellow bikists. I broke the frame on my trusty commuter last monday, leaving myself in the lurch so naturally I made a rapid decision and find myself the owner of a rad! wagon.

I'm a little leery from the reputation of the tires but I needed something to get me and my 2 kids to daycare, and myself to work with.  We've made the transition from kids in chariot, to kids on bikes of their own, to winter short truck ride to daycare, and now potentially all of us on the wagon all year.

Radpower's out of the padded cushions for the seats at the back but I've got access to some tools at home that can hopefully make quick work of the DIY job.

So far I've got the plates cut, and am planning on using some garden kneeling pads for butt cushions for the kiddos. I'm comfortable with the woodwork, and metalwork, less so with the upholstery work but only one way to get better.

Here's where I'm at right now.

I've got a bunch of the accessories coming with this thing any day now to speed up the kids on the back way but I think I could've had some fun making up some handlebars, pegs, racks etc still if I'd been a bit more patient. Anyways I'm excited, and looking forward to sharing ideas, and hearing from all your experiences with these things.