Added good springs to my saddle.

bluegoatwoods

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This could be useful for anyone who wants to soften the ride.

I got a set of 'porch swing' springs from one of those warehouse style home improvement stores. About 8 1/2 bucks. They come with a set of 'drawbar' springs inside. But those are easily removed.

A few carriage bolts, some fender washers and nuts will run a few dollars more. All told, the thing can be built for about 10 bucks.

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I got it finished this morning and my test rides, so far, have only amounted to a couple of miles. Still, it feels like it's probably trustworthy. And it's definitely softer. Not as soft as, say, a motorcycle with true rear suspension. But it feels as if I'll be delivering fewer shocks to my rear axle, the chainstays and my lower back.
 
Nice, dunno what to say but your touché must be very thankful.
 
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I like the way you suspended the front of the seat. Its secure but allows the seat to pivot.
 
Since this engineering is out in the open the time to patent it is closing Wheel.
 
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