Creating a Foot-Powered Bike: Leveraging Your Feet’s Power
In a world where creativity and self-sustainability are on the rise, the appeal of do-it-yourself projects is only increasing.
Though, Kirkpatrick Macmillan (2 September 1812 in Keir, Dumfries and Galloway – 26 January 1878 in Keir) was a Scottish blacksmith is generally credited with inventing the treadle bicycle.
However, building a foot-powered bike can be the ideal project for you if you’re seeking for a distinctive and environmentally responsible means of transportation.
We will walk you through the steps of building your own foot-powered bike in this post, giving you the confidence to embrace your inner maker and take advantage of the many advantages of this cutting-edge mode of transportation.
Materials and Equipment: Building the Foundation
Let’s start by gathering the supplies and gear you’ll need before setting off on your foot-powered bike expedition. Here is a helpful list to get you going:
Materials
– Steel tubing (used in the bicycle frame)
