Below is a picture of one Tommy Miller brought to NAUCC last year. The
construction looks pretty simple, though the instructions above should
be easier than machining that big block of metal. I'd stick with whole
cogs/gears though, otherwise you'll need to put "stops" on your
handlebars so they don't go too far.
Riding with your hands crossed, though it doens't cost anything, isn't
going to do it. Your balance system and responses remain the same. It's
actually very easy. I tried the bike in the picture, but didn't take
the time to work it out. I imagine it could be done in an hour or
less.
Also, a bike that can't steer isn't going to be very effective either.
Even if you can ride it, you won't be able to keep the reverse bike's
handlebars from moving. As soon as you think, you'll steer the wrong
way. This was my experience from learning a two-wheeled (stacked)
unicycle. That took me about an hour total as well.
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