I've seen the pictures of that, and in fact am working off of those
pictures to try to make mine without a bend. I will put a smaller front
wheel on it, and that should lower the pedals slightly. How does the
lack of bend affect the ride? That was my only concern, but I was happy
to see that someone had done this. My biggest challenge right now is
figuring out what I need for a jig to be able to ensure proper
alignment.



-----Original Message-----
From: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:bentechriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:50 PM
To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [bentechriders] Re: SWB miter at headset



I am building a bike now without a bend. It is my 2nd without a bend.
Your feet will be higher but not a problem.

My 1st bike frame is for sale. It's a SWB and can be set up for USS
or OSS. It is powercoated yellow and I only used it for 1 year. You
can see pictures of it under Photos, AZ Biker Bob. Anyone can make an
offer.

, --- In bentechriders@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:bentechriders%40yahoogroups.com> , "cube1811" <rdavis@...>
wrote:
>
> Has anyone tried to create a SWB bentech style without bending the
main
> tube at the headset? Would it be structurally sound instead to cut the

> main tube there, miter on either side to the headset, and adjust the
> angle out to the bottom bracket from there? This will be my first
> attempt, and I'd like to build the SWB, but have told my wife I'll do
> so as inexpensively as possible. I'd like to just buy the pre-bent
> kit, but if I can figure out a better way I'll try that first.
>





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