I need a threadless stem for my highracer. I'm not interested in the flip it type stems, but just a stright up stem like on a Volae. Where can I get something...
I checked out your blog. Cool frame! Is it aluminum or steel? Regarding a solid stem, you may want to check Power On Cycling. They had a special on a stem and...
Thanks, it's chromoly steel. I've got some old 3 speed type bars. If they don't work I'll probably get a set of Volae or Bacchetta handle bars. The main thinhg...
Hello all. I've justjoined the group. My name is John and I'm in Western Australia. I just received my plan set yesterday and I'm itching to get started. Hope...
I've bought the plans for an SWB and I have begun the process of building one from scratch. It'll be a slow-ish process as I'm a newbie at most of the needed...
Um... NO. That link leads to the tubing kits for sale; it is not "a frame" but a pile of tubes cut more of less to the correct lengths & what not. You still...
COMPLETED, WELDED, actually assembled frames are available for $429 + $40 S&H from <http://www.bentechbikes.com/frames.htm> oh, and they need painted,...
Congrats on buying the Bentech SWB plans. It's a good bike, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Even if you find a donor bike, there are a few components that you may...
Thanks, John, but I'd rather build this one completely from scratch, myself. Why? Well, money for one. My whole budget is about $400 (we'll see if I can stay...
Jim, you're a treasure. Thanks for the info; this is exactly what I was hoping for. I'll be able to keep a better eye out for likely donors, now. -Ed...
Hello all, I've made a start on my machine. I procured the tubing (muffler tube) for the main boom and had it bent. The result isn't too good as its a bit off...
Hi John, Basically, you're looking for a simple way to fill the gap when you are stuck with non-sequential tubing dimensions. My show-off airplane buddy also...
... I haven't gotten to your point yet, but I'm working on it. I know from previous experience soldering copper pipe that there are heat shields that welders...
... $400 is a pretty tight budget. When I built up my bike, I tried to do it under $600 and ended up around $750. Granted, I didn't build from scratch. I...
Hello Perry, Thanks for that idea . ....... My show-off airplane buddy also builds bents and ran into the same problem you have with his muffler pipe SWB. His...
Hmmm. I can't choose. I've ridden a short wheelbase, but the long just looks so much more inviting or maybe a little more supple of a ride. Any input there?...
When I set out to get a bent, I was going for the LWB as it looked more comfy and easier. After test riding about 4 SWBs and 5 or 6 LWBs at a local shop, I...
I think most LWBs you adjust the seat- not the boom LWBs are cruisers Robert Blackmon Brooksville, FL. (352)428-3245 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ROBERTWB70/ ...
I chose the SWB for one simple reason: versatility. The SWB will fit on a bus bike-rack (very important for me). It will more easily fit on a car bike-rack....
i agonised over the same issues as you, but ended up settling for a swb after most folks i talked to reckoned they were 'better' ... there are lots of pros and...
Hello all, Well I've got my SWB frame mostly complete. I borrowed the wheels and chain from my TE clone to check out the chain line. It seems that the chain...
The chainline on my SWB is pretty close to the chainstay when the chain is on the 11 tooth freewheel sprocket. There's just adequate clearance on the other...
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I just got a Burely two channel idler wheel yesterday. Is it supposed to spin as the chain goes through it or does it just stay the fixed? I ask 'cause I...
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