I've done that also. If you look in the photo album 'cool seat' my V-rex clone was made that way. Just look for a bike with a downtube of the dia you need. I...
Hi Guys, Just wanted to mention that we will be dropping the http://members.aol.com/domerie/bentech.htm site in the near future. Our main url will be...
I commute to work every day for a total of 35 miles. I am looking for a fast bent bike. The SWB bike looks to be fast. So I would like to know what every one...
I suggest you test ride an Easy Racers Tour Easy or Gold Rush before you make your final decision. You can add fairings to make them faster. LWB designs can be...
Hi there I also commute (almost) every day, and usually on my USS SWB Bentech. I'm not a particularly speedy cyclist, but according to my computer, I average...
Thanks guys, This is the info I was looking for. Phil, I average a Roll Time speed od 15.95 on my commute. I hit speeds of 14 to 23 mph through out my commute....
As standard, a Bentech frame is built to take a 26 inch rear wheel. It's hard to get a 26 inch wheel with a narrow rim (at least in Europe)- the narrowest I've...
On my 20 mile training ride I average 17 mph. This is on a course that includes 5 - 7 stops at lights and intersections on about half of the ride. I normally...
... Europe)- ... the most aero 'bents around - if it's all out speed you're after, something from Challenge or Toxy might be nearer the mark... but more money...
Hi, It is all flat where I am. I rode 3012 miles last year on my upright and with the wind on my back I would get between 15 and 18 mph. My top speed was 24.7...
I am really curious about wheel sizing. I have been riding a 700c wheel on my upright frame for a few years and have not seen any used on the Recumbents. I...
I ride a SWB EZ Speedster with a 20" front and a 26 x 1.5 rear. However, I recently swapped the rear out with a 700 rim using a 700 x 25 tire @ 100psi. I was...
I think that there have been recumbents built with every wheel size and combination available. As far as I can see, the main considerations with wheel size and...
This makes sense. Thanks for the response. I am still leaning towards the 700 wheels, only because I have them. I got rid of my 650's a while back. Has anyone...
... There is loads of narrow MTB rims in Europe and in the UK. Wiggle, Stiff, CRC and all the Internet mail order sell them as do most mountain bike shops. A...
Sure, you can use 700c wheels on a bent. Here are a few bents that use 700c wheels: http://www.easyracers.com/ordering.htm http://www.lightningbikes.com ...
Thanks for the links. I am still searching for a Bent for me. Anyone know of a good price on one? Thanks ... use ... years ... and ... Is ... differances? ......
... I bought the plans with intentions of building one, but then I saw a Bacchetta Aero at the RAAM last year. Titanium bent lust. I've got a 2005 Corsa...
I would try again, possibly try another Email address if you have one. I send Dom a question a few weeks ago, and I received a reply the next day! Good Luck! ...
I noticed the message about not getting a response from Dom. He told me a few months ago that he planned to be in Germany in April to attend the Spezi Folding...
I'm about to build up a Bentech and I was wondering about gearing. I've got two cranksets: a standard MTB 22, 32, 42 set, and a road 28, 42, 52 crank set. I...
... be ... I would go with the higher gear. Because you'll be able to go fast on a bent bike then a reg. bike due to the loss of air drag. You could try it and...
... I've got a 30/42/53 on my Bacchetta Corsa with 650c tires (26") and with a 12-27 in the back I can spin it out on the flats. Definately go with the road...
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