Hello everyone, I am getting all of my parts togetherfor a swb under frame steering bent. I have a question regaurding the steer tube. I want to get a bmx 20"...
Hi Randy, The head tube itself is neither threaded or threadless, but the fork and headset you use will be one or the other. The original plans call for a...
Randy, I am in the process of building a bentech type recumbent with SWB and under seat steering. I used the rear diamond off a ten speed and I used a 20"...
... In theory, yes; in practice, it's almost impossible to cut this thread accurately once the fork is assembled; here's why. When threaded forks are made, the...
Wonder if anyone knows what is going on? I've used Comp Pools on my trike for some years. Easy rolling, 90 psi and a good thick layer of rubber on the road. ...
Hey Guys, thanks for your replies, I had found a set of 20" bmx forks with 1 1/8 threadless steer tube. I was just curious if anyone had ever used this size...
Has anyone tried to create a SWB bentech style without bending the main tube at the headset? Would it be structurally sound instead to cut the main tube...
That's kinda the way mine is bent. I actually had the tube and cut it at the appropriate spot and mitered the ends and tig welded them back together. I then...
I am building a bike now without a bend. It is my 2nd without a bend. Your feet will be higher but not a problem. My 1st bike frame is for sale. It's a SWB...
I've seen the pictures of that, and in fact am working off of those pictures to try to make mine without a bend. I will put a smaller front wheel on it, and...
G'day. I'm new to the group and while my usual mode is to lurk a bit before posting, new members are moderated so, rather than keep the mods in suspense while...
Richard Welcome, I to am a lurker, have been for ages anyway. I cheated and bought a frame kit, luckily I had a friend that could bring it back from NZ. I had...
... before posting, ... suspense while they ... and confirm ... Greetings Richard! Thought your voice sounded familiar. Rds, David Phillips Bentech Builder...
Hi All, I'm from Iowa City and I am working on trying to rebuild a recumbent bike, but I need a lot of help. I'm hoping that there is somebody from Iowa City...
Hi Maria, I'm not anywhere near Iowa City, but I'd imagine you'd get a better response if you post exactly what kind of bike you have and exactly what kind of...
Jim, Thanks, The problem is i'm not sure what type, the bike is that I'm going to remodel, but the parts I'm planning on using are bentech, which is why I'm...
Is it a short wheel base or long wheel base? Does it have all its parts? or is it just a frame and fork? If you are just replacing bicycle parts wheels,...
Sorry to bring this up again, but I'm finally thawing out enough to start working on my bike frame again. Once again - I'm still stuck at the clamp lugs. Where...
The thread is metric. ... From: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bentechriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mnzeiter Sent: Saturday, 3 March 2007 05:45 ...
Got my Bentech plans a couple weeks ago and am fascinated by the idea of building a quality OSS short-wheelbase recumbent. My reason for doing a Bentech is low...
JKB, I have spreadsheets for my projects, and I can forward them to you if you like. My first project had an initial budget of 600USD for the whole bike (short...
hi just joined the group today. Nice to find a group with the same interest in recumbents. I am just starting out on this road and am collecting bike parts at...
Would be interested to know if anyone has tried using cables and tensioners attached to the forks and handle bars for USS? I plan to go this route and...
Hello my name is Jim and Im new to the group and never had a recumbent bicycle before. I am looking to buy a used recumbent trike to ride around town. I like...
... go ... sufficient ... You can see detailed photos of a commercially produced bent the Infinity that used this system at the Infinity Recumbent Yahoo group....
... to go ... sufficient ... Here is the link to the Infinity Yahoo group. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/InfinityRecumbent/? yguid=98801700 The thimbles...
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