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...
I ended up using a freewheel with smallest gear of 13. I may be able to use 12 but the chain would rub. I also put a length of plastic pipe over the chainstay...
The idler on my bike is on the return side of the chain (lower) and the tube is on the drive side of the chain (upper). The tube extends over the top of the...
Hello All, Well I have finished my bike to the point I could ride it round in front of the house. I wrapped the seat frame in packaging tape to create a seat...
John, I have a flip stem on my bike. Basically you (the rider) holds it in position. It's no problem because you pull the handlebars toward your body. In...
... Thanks Bob and others who replied on the stem question. Your advice is much appreciated. I spent today fabricating one. I used an aluminum road bike stem. ...
My name is Maria and I'm beginning the process of building a recumbent bike (And I am completely new to this whole thing). I have the frame kit, but I am not...
... You need a headset (I'm using 1 inch unthreaded Iget your local bike shop to install it), stem, stem riser, handlebars, 26 inch rear tire spaced to 135mm...
You'll want to have a bike shop install the headset and bottom bracket because they take special tools to install. I think you can install everything else...
... If you want a narrow tire that offers very good performance, I'd suggest Schwalbe Stelvio. 28-406 up front and 28-559 in the rear. That's 20" x 1 1/8" and...
... John, Re: tire/rims: Just ran across this AM an article by Zach Kaplan on advantages of larger tires on recumbents. You might google his name and consider...
Well All! I finally did it. I ordered the bentek SWB plans. I have some stuff on eBay (some ham gear, composting toilet, RC airplane stuff) for sale. As...
Go for it, Joe, you won't regret it. I got an Azub fairing for my Bentech - it does the doing and fits nicely. What's titanium like to bend? How do you join...
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Hello Phil. I had seen your website before. Your bike looks very nice and I appreciate your willingness to post your project. I find sites like yours...
Wow, titanium. Aside from Ti not being a budget material, it takes great skill to weld it. Ti has to be welded in an environment completely free of oxygen. It...
Hi All, I'm going into hospital again today and will be unable to attend to any group postings for the next few days. If any new members want to post I will...
... Azub's website is at www.azub.cz - don't worry - it's in English. (Actually, this link's on my web page, and some other useful ones. Do read Hoogie's site...
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hi azub fairing you can find on http://www.azub.cz/en/accessories.asp Ladia from Azub team __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? ...
Thanks for getting back to me and your thoughts on USS. My plans arrived yesterday, and I'm excited to get started. I checked out the various items on the...
I'm wondering if there are any builders in the Iowa area. I am interested in working on my bike, however I would like some help. So if there was someone...
Where in Iowa? I live in northeastern Ne. JHR ... I'm wondering if there are any builders in the Iowa area. I am interested in working on my bike, however I...
Mary, I used a 1/4" double threaded bearing. One end is 1" long the other is 1/2" long. I used treaded at both ends so I could ajust lenght of my steering...
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