Hello group members. I'm after some info. Is there a welder/fabricator in the UK who can bend and weld a frame together for me? I know its possible to get...
Hello group; I will be checking this list a lot, but here's the goal that I have. After doing extensive research, and not finding a tandem trike that I can...
Aaron, What are you looking for? Someone to build the complete bike? Just the Frame? Just seeking advise on how to build it? Where to you live? When do you...
Hello fellow Bentech riders! I built my SWB OSS from one of Dom's frame kits in 2001 (I think). Since then I've made a few mods, mainly swapping the mesh seat...
In a message dated 3/20/2005 8:12:28 AM Central Standard Time, bentechriders@yahoogroups.com writes: It gets pretty hairy but by careful use of the brakes I ...
I've been spending a lot of time researching trikes, listening to what you folks have to say, and examining current machines. I have created a design which...
I'm new. Have any of you done any touring with your bents? I want to take the Trans-America tour. Also, would you recommend the SWB or the LWB for touring? I...
Hello folks; Well I'm a longtime admirer 'newbie'. I'll briefly explain. I used to take long bike rides around Los Angeles (I mean 8-12 hour rides) and came...
Hello- If you call a 7 day, 500 mile, middle of summer ride across the state of Iowa touring, then I've been touring the last 6 years. I'm talking about...
Why not just buy the Greenspeed Tandem plans? That way you will always have a homebase from which to build. I bought the GTR plans and they are great! The...
I have never experience the wheel wobble you indicated. Have you checked your wheel for trueness? I have a friend that rides DF and this happened to him...
I finished my Bentech last fall, and have really enjoyed it. However, there is one thing that really bothers me. I cannot shift the chain to the smallest ring...
Burke, I have this problem if I'm in my smallest gear up front (32t). I don't use this gear combo very offen. What about you, is it only smallest gear or all...
I have been on 6-7 day rides (50-70 miles / day) with my USS bent and had no problems. I'm planning a Trans-America trip also, next year going the southern...
My goals are much more modest. I'm planning to do it in 3 years. Until then, I will be doing more weekend rides and supported tours like BRAT, Bike Bama,...
Any of you ever use midship racks for panniers? I've got some 3/8 in chromoly. I'm thinking weld a midship rack right onto the main boom. I guess I would have...
Hi; On my Bentech I had a similar problem. I ended up placing the top idler wheel back farther, right under the seat, so that it holds the chain off the frame....
I checked trueness the first time it happened and everything was OK. At the moment I don't have any pics but give me a few days and I'll get some. Paul ... ...
When you're up to it, RAGBRAI's a fantastic 7-day ride. WWW.RAGBRAI.com (or is it .org?) Paul ... From: sebastiantoney To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Thanks for the info guys. I don't think I have the same problem you guys do. The chain is the perfect length, and it is not rubbing on the top front of the...
Burke, Maybe all you need to do is flatten your chainstay another 1-2 inches. This will allow more space for chain to pass the chainstay. Bob ... you ... drop ...
The most cost effective way I would say is spray can painting. I did one bike for about $10, 1 can of primer, 1 can of color, and 1 can of clear. You will...
Sounds like you need some washers on your axle to put some space between your granny gear and the chainstay. ... From: Bob To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com ...
I had mine powder-coated for about $100. Looks great and hasn't chipped yet. ... From: Bob To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005...
Damon, If you're asking for location in AZ here it is. Arizona Powder Coat 5301 East Washington (602) 220-0553. They have hundreds of colors, and depending on...
Folks, I had my BikeE CT seat frame powder coated by the Cobra Company in Odessa, TX. Very nice work, no hassle shipping and very quick. They will do a ...
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