Well, I started out to build the bentech SWB as my 3rd recumbent project and that's why I joined the group. So I bought the plans, made some of the jig parts...
Mig was great on my bent! Keep the voltage high enough to get the good crackly "Buzz" and weld away. Dom's tube kits mig well. The best bike comes from the...
I built my Bentech about 3 years ago and it rides great! I would like to get away from the Mountain bike drivetrain to something a bit smoother.. I currently...
Nat, On my SWB bent I installed Ultegra triple crank (52/40/32)and XR cassette (11-34)on the rear. This gives me great low end for hill climbs and high end...
A short while ago I posted photos of my Bentech bike, then I was surprised to see one of the photos displayed on the front page of this yahoo group site....
Great looking bike! I need to get some pictures posted on mine - I took basically the same route as you did, only with OSS. How are you keeping your seat...
... That was one of my frustrations, too. I invented the scheme that you can see in photo 4 ... using a metal hook idea that can be loosened and retightened to...
I think they are called turnbuckles. I think I see that you allow a very small amount of fabric to actually go past the end of the tube, then tighten them up....
Nope, in fact that was one reason I went with my system for the top and bottom seat ties. Couldn't get his to bridge the gap. Also, as you point out, have not...
I am considering building a recumbent because I like to build things and commercial recumbents are too expensive for me (fairly typical reasons!). I am...
I'm new to the recumbent scene and interested in trying one out before committing myself to either buying or building one. Is there anyone out there in the...
Dave, I successfully adapted a RANS seat to my SWB Bentech. Check "Max's Bents" at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bentechriders/lst. Select "Current...
Dave et al: I live in Columbia, MD. I've just finished Ver 1.0000 of a SWB Bentech. Well, almost finished -- there's a brake issue which I'll get to in a ...
Art- Try the Oddessy A-brake its a BMX V-brake that allows you to switch the noodle and run the cable to the left side! It worked for me. ... Let me ask the...
Thanks! Took some searching to find one in the U.S. Thanks Google! Art P.S. - I also ordered a front disk hub, and have a rough layout for a disk mount to...
Hi All, Just courious, has anyone in this group "scratch built" a Bentech? I have yet to ride a 'bent, but they look too cool to pass up! I've been collecting...
Ed, I built mine "from scratch", Bentech wasn't selling kits back when I ordered the plans. You should order a set of plans from Bentech though, his plans...
Mine's from scrath too. I ordered the plans and built the jigs - well, mostly built the jigs. We have a large free-standing drill press at work with an X-Y...
Fill tubing with dry sand and weld shut. It will then bend without crimping. It's an old aircraft builders trick. Just pinch one end of the tube closed and...
... One thing I learned, the hard way of course, was to buy a decent quality hole saw like Lenox and it must be run very slowly. I believe the instructions say...
Hi all. My wife and I have been considering switching to a recumbent and have been researching our options for a while now. Since we can't afford to spend the...
Rob, I live in Ahwatuhee so only a few miles from you. I am working on bike #3 at this time. You can come over and check them out if it will help you. Have...
The Experimental Aircraft Association has a major fly in, Copperstate, near you. They will teach you to oxy-acetylene weld for free there and they provide the...
Funny you should mention that. On Saturday, I went to my local bike shop to try and find one, and we ended up browsing their parts catalog. I selected one that...
Dennis: That's a nice service! I wonder if they do anything like that in the "East"? I thought about welding, but have never done it and was nervous about ...
Art, Try using silver solder for your cable stops. Lower melting temp than Brazing so less heat needed. Mine have been on for a over year and no problem. As...
Torrey, I gone a kickstand from Power On Cycle which was good for up to 3/4 chainstay. Because I have a 1" chainstay I had to fab bracket to attach it. I had...
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