Just finishing up a trike and need some weld on cable guides, mostly bullet end types. I can't seem to find anywhere to buy them, can anyone help. Thank You ...
Take a look at http://www.framebuilding.com/ They have most stuff, and will supply in small quantities. Click the "Braze-ons" button and I think you'll find...
Thank you I'll take a look, I did find a local shop that has them but they want almost $5 for a single guide, I thought that was a little steep. Jim _____ ...
thank you, that's a good price jim _____ From: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bentechriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Friday, July 06,...
I am moving along on the construction of my SWB. The frame is brazed/welded up and I only need to braze on the brake mounts before I paint! However, I've...
Edward I think the normal train of thought is that this actually traps moisture inside the tube. By leaving it open it will allow any moisture to evaporate. I...
... The derailleur stem tube makes a good mounting point for fairings, and many of them have booms that slip into the tube. You may want to design some kind of...
Hi, Anyone built both and can do a comparison for me? The LaBent looks simpler to me because it uses two donor bikes for most of the parts. Comments? Regards,...
... I haven't built a LaBent, but in looking at the web site and photos, it does look like the frame is pretty simple. It's not too much different from some...
I am considering building a SWB recumbent. I currently own a CLWB recumbent with above seat steering. It was very easy to swich from a regular bike to the...
You know, that as everyone that has asked me questions about my bike while I'm stopped at an intersection asks "Is it comfortable?" or says "That looks...
I currently riding a dual 26 inch homebuilt bike. Here's a picture: http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/284/1537/1024/DSCF0065.jpg I'm considering using dual 406...
Sebastian That's a great looking homebuilt. I wouldn't think that the geometry would change much at all. There may be a small change but nothing too drastic so...
I like the Superman steering position: http://www.volaerecumbents.com/ No reason it can't work on a Bentech. In fact,that's exactly what my bike is:...
You may not have to re-position rear the brake post. I've replaced the V-Brake with a U-Brake when swapping over to a 20" wheel and it fit just fine. To:...
Hmm, that sounds like a good idea. How is the braking power with U brakes? ... the V-Brake with a U-Brake when swapping over to a 20" wheel and it fit just...
I'm planning on putting cantilever brake mounts on the back of my SWB Bentech. The donor bike has the mounts 81 mm apart. My bike's chainstays are about 143...
Hello Edward, When I put posts on the frame I brazed for David I simply welded shurt lengths of tubing parallel to the chainstays and brazed the studs to that....
Well folks it seems this forum has been pretty quiet for months. So what are you Bentec mob doing? I've been busy riding mine a lot. Couple thousand km of...
It seems at least some of us are out riding our bikes. I have been anyway. It's been my regular ride to work, 70 miles a week. Technically, the only things...
Hi Guy's and Gal's, I am just finishing the shifter cables and then I will be getting it powder coated. May be riding in a couple of weeks.Chilliwack Dan ... ...
... Well, I'm technically still just a 'lurker'- I've subscribed to this group, but haven't built my bent yet. I have, however, decided that this is absolutely...
... Well, looks like there's still some life here. That's a relief. Sounds like you need a sandblaster Matto. :>) Seriously though. Is it a finished or...
... are going well. Great to hear Torrey. 1100 miles in a few months. If you'd spent a pile on a commercially made bike you would have done no better. That's ...
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