Hello Group, I just ordered a set of plans and had a question. In the "FAQ" section on the main web page it states: "A lighter frame can be achieved if thinner...
Carl, My 1st bike weight in at 35-36#. Maybe because I bought a EZ1 seat (about 10#). 2nd bike with 0.035 Thickness 4130 came in at 28# but has some flex I'm...
Has anyone given any thought to building a bonded lugged frame, using eMachineShop.com to machine the lugs? It seems to me that it might be possible to build...
I have always built with muffler tube. Everyone says cromoly 4130, steel 4130. I wonder, what does the number 4130 refer to exactly? I have noticed that on...
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I finished my bent and have started commuting. I am really pleased with it so far. On of my concerns is flat tires. I came accross a websight for air less...
Hi Phil, My father used to have an ice cream tricycle that we fitted air free tyres too and from a non puncture point of view they were great. However from a...
After 16 years of bike commuting on my trusty road bike, compressed cervical disks and arthritis in my neck have become a major source of pain. I am hoping...
Since I am also in the early stages of building, it might be good for us to get together. So, where do you live? I'm in Kent, WA, southeast of Seattle. I...
... If you're having pain already a 'hardtail' bent might not be a good idea. On an upright you can kinda soften the impact by standing up when you encounter ...
I very much appreciate TK's comments on the rough ride I could expect with a 'hardtail' bent. (I presume that a hardtail is a bent w/o any suspension.) I'm...
TTP44 My comments. Is there a problem using road bike type wheels on a recumbent? --Not really, however, you'll have to change the length of your chainstays....
There is a free set of plans avaliable to download about building suspended recumbent bike similar to challenge hurricane. Not as good as bentech plans but ...
... This is the method used to make the Windcheetah, the now classic (21 yrs old) recumbent trike design. It's a hand made beauty with a lot of innovative...
Seems 4130 is expensive enough that it is a bit hard to find scrap to practice welds. Anyone know of a reliable source of 4130 tube either online or in New...
Jim, try http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=1185/index. html This address will take you directly to their 4130 tube information. They...
Call Wicks Aircraft Supply, these guys just sold me a big box of scrap 4130 so I could practice my welding technique. Give them a call and tell them what you...
Jim As far as the act of welding 4130 goes, I find it no different from similar thickness mild steel. That is not to say there are not differences. 4130 was...
Wicks Aircraft on the internet has bags of cut off 4130 tubing for just that purpose. It is relatively inexpensive. Google Wicks Aircraft. Dennis ... From:...
link already is correct if you cannot use it maybe better will be write it this way http://www.hpvklub.dk/log/logdl.asp?page=/pdf/hhs_One.pdf Or you need...
Can u guys help? Every time I try to add a jpeg pic to my album I get an error message which tells me that only jpeg pics (or GIFF) are acceptable. Is...
I have a bikefriday and want to up size the drive sprocket and need to add an idler sprocket to the design. Where might I locate and idler sprocket?...
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