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I want to get a SWB frameset, not painted for a winter project. I was
wondering if anyone could comment on the handling of the bike and the
seat, those are a few of my concerns. Also I was wondering if the
bike will handle my 240lbs and 6' body? I have a LWB Burley recumbent
right now, so I know how a recumbent is to ride, I'm looking at
building up the Bentech because I want a SWB and I need to use some
spare bike parts up. Also I miss building a bike up from my days of
building up MTBs.




Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:54 am

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I want to get a SWB frameset, not painted for a winter project. I was wondering if anyone could comment on the handling of the bike and the seat, those are a...
Sean Stephenson
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Sep 13, 2008
8:20 am

I SOLD MY LONG WHEEL BASE AFTER BUILDING AND RIDING A SHORT BENTEC. THE SHORT IS EASIER TO RIDE FOR ME. I AM SURE THE SHORT WOULD HANDLE YOUR HIEGHT AND...
dowen5@...
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Sep 13, 2008
1:19 pm

Use Crom Mo Steel, it has a very high yield strength and will have no problem with your weight. I weighted 200 when I build my 1st frame and there was very...
Bob
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Sep 13, 2008
2:58 pm

... The bike handles pretty nicely. Some of those who've ridden mine have commented that the steering's perhaps a little on the sharp side, but nothing...
Phil Prosser
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Sep 13, 2008
8:43 pm

Hello Sean, Well I built two from scratch. They are brazed mild steel and plenty strong. If you get one of Dom's frames I'm sure it will be strong and do you...
John Lewis
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Sep 14, 2008
2:27 am

Thanks for all the replies guys! I was thinking of getting one of Dom's 4130 frames that is already welded up, since I don't have access to a welder or any...
Sean Stephenson
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Sep 14, 2008
4:42 am
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