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 ...
... Thanks for taking the time to come up and post Phil. Great to see you piling on the miles too. Top Tube: I haven't tried a top tube but I fitted two idlers...
... Lurker no more Nick. seems you really need to get started. It's not too difficult. I brazed mine with borrowed Oxy gear and had to teach my self how. I've...
... In this pic: http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/PhilProsser/PIC00062.jpg You can see where the panniers hang on the low rack, plus you can see the...
... Oh-oh, looks like I've been spotted! :D I have an AC/DC arc welder at my disposal, and have welded on plate steel and some sheet metal (mostly tacks and...
... Look here <http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/PhilProsser/BILD0009.jpg> and here <http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/PhilProsser/BILD0010.jpg> ...
... Well, the links came through functional on my Digest-version email just fine, Phil, so Yahoo must have fixed it. Or perhaps you did. Either way, no...
... I forgot to rave about cable guides. Before I began building up my bike, I looked at other folk's bikes on the web, here and elsewhere. Most used plastic...
Thanks for the links to your pictures Phil. Gives me a better idea of how to do it. Thanks Might get some ideas there thnks. I have herd that one gets better...
... I could never get the hang of arc welding. Most times what I do holds together but it never looks neat. Might be partly the fault of using a cheap hobby...
Phil made a good point in his post where he mentioned buying a tubeset or a frameset from Dom if you want to get riding quickly. I've done both. Way back in...
... John, sebastiantoney posted a photo of his dual 26 Bentech in message #878 http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/284/1537/1024/DSCF0065.jpg My understanding is...
Hi All -- After discovering on May 1, 2007 that I have osteoarthritis in both hips (I'm only 41 y.o.!), I decided to build a short wheelbase USS recumbent to...
I made the jigs as per Dom's plans and didn't think it was all that much trouble. It is certainly worth it to get a nicely squared up bike. My problem was the...
Hi ALL, I have now build 4 bikes all a little different. 1st one followed BenTech plans, 2nd was using 650 wheels front & rear but seat was a little high, 3rd...
does any body out ther have a kit they started and decided not to finish it.if so i would be interested in buying it. i am located in central ohio and...
Don, The 1st frame I built is available. It is power coated yellow, short wheelbase and can be set up for underseat steering. You can see photos under Biker...
Greetings I must admit first that I am not the builder of this bike - I am more comfortable with joining wood than metal! I bought this because it is my...
CAN SOMEONE TELL WHERE THE IDLER BRACKET IS SUSPOSED TO BE LOCATED ON THE SHORT WHEEL BASE? ALSO IN LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS SOME HAVE ONE IDLER AND OTHERS HAVE...
... Have you considered using low-rise bars, like those used on recreational mountain bikes? The 3-5" rise might be enough to get the bars to clear your knees....
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