Originally Posted by
phile
need to somehow either move handlebars forward or saddle, as current riding position can best be described as t rex arms and is exhausting
Search "verstelbare stuurpen" of gewoon stuurpen op Marktplaats, Bol, enz.
Wish, Alibaba has adjustable quill stem too but might not fit Dutch spec bike so measure the original with a caliper to make sure what you have.
Good luck removing old stem from abandoned bakfiets. RJ the bike guy has a good video on how to do this. You can ruin the fork if you're not careful.
Originally Posted by
phile
need to somehow add a second wheel up front preferably side to side with first one to add more stability. adults very likely will be in front "bak" cause we're idiots
Three wheeled vehicle traveling at high speed will roll over in a turn unless you incorporate some sort of independent suspension that allows both front wheels to tilt in the same direction.
If you're going for speed you can adjust the steering response by moving the steering rod further/nearer the column.
Originally Posted by
phile
would prefer to change to regular rim or disc brakes. thinking rim brakes would be easier
i believe all gearing is through internal hub, would like to get faster gears while maintaining the lower ones for climbing cause this thing is heavy
The internal hub might be worth a few bucks. Maybe you can trade it or score another old bike with a wider range of external gears.