OK this is a real long shot - at the weekend I made an improvised "balance bike" for my 13 yo nephew with cerebral palsy to try and encourage him back into learning to ride.
He was really buoyed after learning some skiing (Xscape - Braehead FTW!) so his new found confidence was put to good use. His issue is confidence in balance - but only in things he's tried as a youngster.
But my "build" was based on a med mtb - really just cranks removed, saddle lowered and front brake adjusted to almost zero.
The problem is that his legs keep hitting the BB shell area when he gets anyway out of shape.
When looking at minors balance bikes the swoop of the downtube seems designed to avoid their lower legs.
So - here's the long shot - anyone done anything similar or can suggest a frame or modification that would suit? He's 5'8 (at 13!!!).
Cost for the frame is a consideration. Wheels, forks etc etc arent. Hes fine with my brakes, saddles etc.
The pedal bike option has been ruled out after 8 years of trying - but after this weekend - he might be nearly there - if we can save the back of his calves!
. Pretty hard to find but yeah, I guess it would be perfect for what you're looking for. Here's another pic . . .
