Designed with weight, strength and cost in mind, the Big Boda bicycle extension transforms a standard bike into a two-wheeled hauler for carrying passengers or loads with more ease and greater efficiency.

Based off of the Longtail design that was produced in partnership with Kickstart International in 2003, the Big Boda is made to fit the most common, lowest-cost bicycle available in the developing world-- the "Black Mamba". Similar to the Extrabike in concept but with an aim to reduce weight and cost, it adds long rear and side racks at the back of the frame, inserted between the seat post and the rear wheel. The rear wheel is pushed back, extending the wheel base and providing additional room for securing cargo above and to the sides without interfering with rider position or pedal stroke. In this configuration, large loads that would normally require great skill and effort to transport in a single go become quite manageable for a typical rider. Weight and cost are reduced by using less expensive steel stock and by simplifying the side racks, eliminating the wide, drop down platforms seen on the Extrabike.

Function:

The top platform of the Big Boda, covered with woven papyrus and sporting a narrower profile, carries both cargo and passengers comfortably. Side platforms provide additional cargo space on either side of the wheel, distributing the weight to a lower center of gravity and allowing for more cargo to be carried in a single trip without difficulty.

Materials:
The Big Boda frame is made from steel rod and angle stock
Cost:
$110
Purchase Information:
<p>The Big Boda is available from our Kisumu workshop. It's possible for NGO's working in Kenya or Uganda to purchase the bikes directly from our workshop. Please contact us so that we can put you in touch our shop's salesman, Petro Juma.</p>
License:
Open Source


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