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the pedals look a bit dicey
otherwise great!
There are two points I would like you to consider. One ? relatively ? minor;
The rear set of handlebars would tend to put the centre of gravity of the combined passengers rather too far toward the rear for good safe balance and steering control if there was much weight at all put on them by the ‘passenger’ leaning backwards (or when ascending a steep rise – as below!).
Secondly, perhaps (or not!) more important; the adverts show little of how the paired pedals work, and possibly from what little I CAN see, there is a strong possibility of feet/ankles ‘clashing’, especially when pedalling with much effort – such as ascending a steep rise – which is by far the most likely time of needing the extra power-assistance!
To illustrate my first point: many years ago I had a powerful motor-cycle and fitted it with a tubular-constructed luggage carrier platform behind the pillion-seat. I had a very bad fright when a young silly passenger suddenly decided to grip it with both hands and lean his weight backwards! It virtually lifted the front wheel off the ground – certainly ‘lightened’ its’ grip greatly! This happened, quickly and totally unexpectedly in the middle of busy West-London traffic! I vividly remember it happening – at Hammersmith – and the UTTERLY TERRIFYING experience has stayed with me for some 50 years!!! All because of weight distribution – which is the point I make about these rear handle-bars!
I suggest they could perhaps alternatively be fitted as low as possible on the FRONT saddle-mounting shaft?
Great Idea, well executed. It shows when good design flourishes.