I have an alloy rim which was powder coated in a jolly shade of yellow to match the rest of the bike. The powder coat was cheap and it's really tough. Of...
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scrooge_fan
Oct 27, 2010 1:29 pm
That sounds good. I'll check out powder coating in my area. When I build the Bentech I'll use disc brakes and somehow find a wheel that isn't chromed. Thanks...
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matto72cl
Nov 1, 2010 9:04 pm
I will back with my bike 2.0 !! Im paiting again....
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kitebugy
Nov 16, 2010 1:23 am
Hi I am asking 200.00 obo for my project. Pic's at Dan's build in photos. This is a Dom built frame. I live in Chilliwack BC so I would prefer local pickup....
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minitbash
Nov 16, 2010 8:09 pm
I am interested in your bent but I am in Idaho, USA would you consider shipping?...
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Richard
stargazerredge
Feb 3, 2011 10:11 am
... Hi Dan, Do you still have this project for sale? I live in Langley BC and am not far from you....
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Daniel Johnson
kitebugy
Feb 4, 2011 9:47 pm
Yes still Have it. Dan ... From: Richard <stargazer54@...> Subject: [bentechriders] Re: Project for Sale To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com Received:...
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ralphbowemizzou
Mar 15, 2011 11:21 am
I was curious whether anyone has built the Bentech SWB recumbent for a 700C rear wheel instead of 26 in. I realize that the chainstays will need to be...
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Clint Seys
kiteboy64
Mar 15, 2011 3:44 pm
Yes I have build a SWB USS with a 700c. I changed the 700c hub for a mountain bike hub(with disk brakes). The only change I made was to the chain-stay to...
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Ryan Reynolds
rlreynolds75
Mar 15, 2011 3:45 pm
Hey Ralph, Yes, I finished my Bentech SWB using a 700c wheel and tire. I've attached some pictures for you. We used the same chainstay design angles that was...
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Ryan Reynolds
rlreynolds75
Mar 15, 2011 4:00 pm
Hmm, not sure why the pics didn't attach. Let me try again. Ryan ________________________________ From: ralphbowemizzou <kg8zy@...> To:...
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psi167
Mar 15, 2011 4:14 pm
Hi Ryan, Group settings prevent email attachments from being sent, prevents any unpleasant surprises. Easiest solution is to create a new album in Photos ...
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Ryan Reynolds
rlreynolds75
Mar 15, 2011 4:32 pm
Thank you, thought I was doing something wrong.- Ryan ________________________________ From: psi167 <psi167@...> To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com ...
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Ryan Reynolds
rlreynolds75
Mar 15, 2011 5:02 pm
Ok, lets try this... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bentechriders/photos/album/2117431496/pic/list Ryan ________________________________ From: ralphbowemizzou...
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nicky
nickys68chevy
May 19, 2011 2:02 am
steel frameset from recumbent usa. includes frame, fork, boom (alloy), seat stay (alloy), headset, bottom bracket, and handlebar 150.00, please email me for a...
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nicky
nickys68chevy
May 19, 2011 2:10 am
i finally built a recumbent, though its not a bentech. its a 2 part fwd lowracer, 1x9 53x11-25, 105 derailler, dura-ace barend shifter, avid bb7 front disc....
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acejorg@...
acejorg
May 19, 2011 2:20 am
Looks nice! ... From: nicky <nickys68chevy@...> To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 9:10 pm Subject: [bentechriders] my new bike i...
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Scott
scottlwilson...
Aug 3, 2011 11:28 pm
Good Evening Everyone, I am new to the list and am strongly considering Bentech plans for both models of recumbant bikes. I am interested in asking questions...
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d smiley
fatherofmarine
Aug 4, 2011 4:24 am
have you ever looked into Atomiczombies site just to see some neathome made bikes?...
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Scott L Wilson
scottlwilson...
Aug 4, 2011 12:58 pm
Hi. Yes, I've been checking out atomiczombies and others. Thanks Scott On Aug 3, 2011 11:24 PM, d smiley <fatherofmarine@...> wrote: have...
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John Lewis
lew2au
Aug 4, 2011 1:17 pm
Hi Scott, I have built two Bentech SWB's . I brazed them using Oxy Acetylene. It was my first effort with Oxy and I had to teach myself to braze. Both bikes...
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Scott L Wilson
scottlwilson...
Aug 4, 2011 1:35 pm
John Thanks for the info! A number of years ago, I did a bit of welding so I don't think it will be too steep a climb. I can do stick, MIG and TIG but would...
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matto72cl
Aug 28, 2011 7:05 pm
I wanted to take one of my first recumbent, which had abandoned the workshop. I did a "Wehoo" and works quite well. ...
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john.lewis@...
lew2au
Aug 29, 2011 8:25 am
... Great idea. Bet the little fellow loves it. John Lewis...
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mrbingle100
Sep 7, 2011 6:46 am
Hello all, I have just recently aquired a 2000 Rans Screamer tandem and I am in LOVE! I never understood Bents until now, I get it, I totally get it. I have...
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Phil Prosser
philprosser2002
Sep 7, 2011 10:01 am
Hi Mr Bingle A SWB Bentech tours really, really well - take a look here for an account of quite a long tour: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/5858 Although...
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thomas steedman
tom_steedman
Sep 7, 2011 11:18 am
Thanks for the posts- both of you and what a wonderful tour. I would also like to build a SWB but I can't make up my mind on over or under steer. Any comments...
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paul
phubbman
Sep 7, 2011 5:01 pm
I've been riding a Bentech SWB with under seat steering for about a year now and have several longer rides, up to 80 miles in a day, under my belt. This...
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mrbingle100
Sep 8, 2011 12:07 am
Thank you so much for the input. You helped me validate the thoughts bouncing in my head. I have read a couple of comments on how the seat ( as designed in the...
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Dan Weitzel
recumbent_man
Sep 8, 2011 12:31 am
When I built my SWB USS I made the back of the seat 3 inches taller than the plans, this made it more comfortable by raising the point where the top of the...
