I am looking for a windscreen/fairing for a SWB. Does anyone have ideas?...
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Phil Prosser
philprosser2002
Feb 22, 2012 3:10 pm
Azub do a fairing which I've fitted and used successfully on my SWB Bentech. http://www.azub.eu/CZ/windshield-for-recumbents/ The Hostel Shoppe (if you're...
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ldlwjones@...
ldlwjones...
Mar 31, 2012 8:25 pm
Hi. I bought a SWB frame from BENTECH. Finished building it but it is too twitchy for my tastes. I am wondering if anyone would like to buy a completed (TIG...
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Robert Blackmon
robertwb70
Mar 31, 2012 11:30 pm
Where are you located? On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 4:17 PM, ldlwjones@... < ... -- Robert [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Larry Verizon
ldlwjones...
Apr 1, 2012 1:55 am
the bike is in western VA, near Harrisonburg... tks, Larry Jones ... From: "Robert Blackmon" <robertwb70@...> To: <bentechriders@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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Mark Mosley
mailmosley
Apr 1, 2012 8:29 am
I am in Raleigh NC, how about you? Sent from my iPhone...
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Larry Verizon
ldlwjones...
Apr 1, 2012 3:52 pm
I am in Broadway, VA - in the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg - ... From: Mark Mosley To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:26...
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matto72cl
Apr 2, 2012 11:10 am
Dear friends, I return to my recumbent bicycle pedaling after a while. I want to know if anyone can share their experience in improving the original seat to...
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Dan Weitzel
recumbent_man
Apr 3, 2012 1:22 am
I improved the comfort of my stock seat by adding three inches to the height of the back. See pics in "recumbent_mans rides" Dan To:...
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John Lewis
lew2au
Apr 3, 2012 11:27 am
Have a look at the seat pattern on recycledrecumbent. I have found that design quite comfortable. I have also modified it to the style of the Euromesh seat...
1090
david
rdp_au2001
Apr 12, 2012 4:38 am
The time has come to part ways with my faithful Bentech. It is a SWB with above seat steering. It was scratch-built in 2007 from plans obtained from...
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ldlwjones@...
ldlwjones...
Apr 15, 2012 10:32 pm
Hi. I'm trying again. My newly completed Bentech and I just can't become friends. It is a blast on long straits or rolling hills, but we don't have too much...
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Paragon
bobparagon
Apr 21, 2012 6:58 pm
I'm looking for an older Burley Koosha .... what can I expect to pay for one that's been garaged and in decent shape? I think they originally sold for about...
1093
cuz_hsv
Apr 22, 2012 12:53 pm
Check this post out. http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=48737 I think that link will tell you all you need to know. I have a...
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philprosser2002
Apr 30, 2012 8:40 am
I've found my seat very comfortable: the curve to support the lumbar region of the back is very well thought out. However, the standard seat is waaay wider...
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ldlwjones@...
ldlwjones...
May 2, 2012 2:56 pm
Bentech frame for sale. Bought frame kit from Bentech, Short wheelbase, currently set up for above seat steering. TIG welded at Bryan Tool and Machine...
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Mark Mosley
mailmosley
May 2, 2012 3:47 pm
I might like to see the photos.  Thanks, Mark Mosley 919-215-6022 mailmosley@... ________________________________ From: "ldlwjones@..."...
1097
alan00463
Oct 9, 2012 4:29 pm
Am considering building the LWB Bentech recumbent bike. Are you glad that you build your LWB Bentech? Why or why not? I haven't seen one, just photos on...
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LAURENCE JONES
ldlwjones...
Oct 9, 2012 8:48 pm
Hi Allan - I built the SWB version, with above seat steering. Overall, I am happy with the project. Â I got a decent bike for the price and enjoyed building...
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cuz_hsv
Oct 10, 2012 12:22 pm
Allan, I stumbled on this website after buying a Tour Easy for my wife and I. Both of the purchased bikes look like dead ringers for the Benchtech LWB. We...
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- Freth
frethstifter
Oct 29, 2012 4:58 pm
I built both the SWB and the LWB recumbents. I used USS on both. There is more flex and shock absorbtion with the LWB. It is harder to transport. I ended...
1101
imcorcurtis
Oct 29, 2012 4:58 pm
I recently built a Bentech short wheel base bike, and it turned out real nice. The only thing I don't like is the steering is a bit twitchy. Anyone have any...
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LAURENCE JONES
ldlwjones...
Oct 29, 2012 7:55 pm
No, I had the same problem. Â I'd be interested in suggestions - one previous builder changed his front fork, you can check the builder's forum. Â Â Â Â Â ...
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Gerard C Mueller
gcmueller...
Oct 29, 2012 9:05 pm
use longer handlebars. I found the best from an old beach cruiser, turn the ends down to around 40 degrees. They give much more stability at speed. ...
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Gerard C Mueller
gcmueller...
Oct 29, 2012 9:08 pm
I used longer handlebars from a beach cruiser. turn the ends down to a comfortable posisition (about 40 degrees) ... From: imcorcurtis...
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john.lewis@...
lew2au
Nov 5, 2012 1:59 pm
Just had a look at the shots of your US steering Bentech. That looks very nicely done. Yellow too just like mine. I hope you get as much pleasure riding it as...
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Steven Martin
active1sm
Nov 6, 2012 2:02 pm
Consider a fork with more rake...
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Mark Mosley
mailmosley
Nov 7, 2012 1:50 am
Or bend existing fork to addore rake, maintaining symetrical alignment pf course. Sent from my iPhone ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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James
kc0yef
Nov 10, 2012 3:02 am
I just picked up a SWB kit and want to build it as a fat tire any suggestions links did I loosen a screw in my head to build it this way? JAmes...
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scrooge_fan
Nov 10, 2012 11:36 pm
... I would say you should build it the way you want taking into consideration how you want to use it. If you are more interested in comfort than speed those...
