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A foot driven vehicle utilizing a platform. The platform is motivated on a surface utilizing a foot pedal connected to a crank. The crank further includes an endless surface which is linked to a first wheel supported directly to the bottom of the platform. An element which is engageable by a foot or

A foot driven vehicle utilizing a platform. The platform is motivated on a surface utilizing a foot pedal connected to a crank. The crank further includes an endless surface which is linked to a first wheel supported directly to the bottom of the platform. An element which is engageable by a foot or gripable by a hand, is linked to a second wheel supported by the bottom of the platform. The element is movable to turn the second wheel for the purposes of steering. A brake is also included in the present invention for arresting the turning of the first and/or second wheels. The brake includes a flange which is also operated by the foot of the user. A ratchet may also be used in the first wheel to bias rotation of the same.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A drive mechanism for a vehicle, comprising:a. a platform;b. motivating means for moving said platform along a surface, said motivating means comprising a foot pedal connected to a crank, said crank including an endless surface linked to a first wheel said first wheel a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A drive mechanism for a vehicle, comprising:a. a platform;b. motivating means for moving said platform along a surface, said motivating means comprising a foot pedal connected to a crank, said crank including an endless surface linked to a first wheel said first wheel and said crank directly secured to said platform;c. a steering element engageable by a foot, said steering element linked to a second wheel supported to said platform, said element being movable to turn a second wheel; andd. brake means for selectively arresting the turning of at least one of said first and second wheels.