not a bentech, but I have a Bachetta Cafe frame/fork/rear derailleur, head set and top, that i'd let go for 225.00 is in really nice condition. ... [Non-text...
I HAVE PLANS FOR A LONG, IO$ WILL GET THEM. DON O _____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the rental car that fits...
I ALSO HAVE A BURLEY KOOSAH LONG WHEEL BASE AS NEW 700$ PLUS SHIPPING . DON O _____________________________________________________________ Bills adding up?...
... This is my first post on here and maybe I am wrong. I have heard that if you use mig to weld 4130 you should anneal the welds. I have read this a number of...
... First I would ask "Why?" then I would ask "How?" Why would you need to anneal a MIG welded 4130 joint? If the fear is a brittle joint, then why not use one...
I've been asked to bring this to your attention - Hello! I belong to a loosely organized recumbent group called BWIBents and we're organizing a ride for...
Hello; If you are an accomplished frame-builder and have an interest in producing 5-10 tandem frames, I may have a business proposal for you. Take a look at...
Hi Guy's, due to some untimely cercumstances I have to sell my BENTECH project. It is a Dom built frame, all assembled except for a front raileur. Would prefer...
G'day all, Well I've been busy building a Bentech Trike. Turned the main tube up, put a cross member in place of the head tube. Plain bearing bushes and 14mm...
G'day all, It's been pretty quiet on the list. Everyone must be out building or riding. :>) I have been building. Have a look in the photo section at John's...
There doesn't appear to have been any discussion recently about a high racer version. As High Racers seem to be coming on strong, and there are almost no USS...
G'day Dwight, Must say I've been thinking of a highracer. Problem for me is I think you need to be tall. I'm at full stretch and leaned over to reach the ...
I want to get a SWB frameset, not painted for a winter project. I was wondering if anyone could comment on the handling of the bike and the seat, those are a...
I SOLD MY LONG WHEEL BASE AFTER BUILDING AND RIDING A SHORT BENTEC. THE SHORT IS EASIER TO RIDE FOR ME. I AM SURE THE SHORT WOULD HANDLE YOUR HIEGHT AND...
Use Crom Mo Steel, it has a very high yield strength and will have no problem with your weight. I weighted 200 when I build my 1st frame and there was very...
... The bike handles pretty nicely. Some of those who've ridden mine have commented that the steering's perhaps a little on the sharp side, but nothing...
Hello Sean, Well I built two from scratch. They are brazed mild steel and plenty strong. If you get one of Dom's frames I'm sure it will be strong and do you...
Thanks for all the replies guys! I was thinking of getting one of Dom's 4130 frames that is already welded up, since I don't have access to a welder or any...
Hi all, Well I've finally finished my "Bentech" trike. Actually its for a friend who intends to ride it around Australia. The main boom is pure Bentech SWB I...
Hi All. Starting to gather the bits for my SWB build; but I'm striking out on seat fabric. Anyone have a source for a online vendor, or does anybody have some...
HEY JB poweron cycling.com HAS SEAT MATERIAL AND MANY OTHER THING FOR BUILDING RECUMBENTS. IBOUGHT A NICE HANDLE BAR ASSEMBLY FROM THEM ALSO WHEELS . DON O...
This has been discussed over on atomic zombie forum. www.atomiczombie.com I used outdoor furniture material that I got from an upholsterer here in Aus. Here is...
Pet D-Fence screening is the same vinyl mesh Rans uses for their seats. Its made by Pfifertex, and costs about $16 a roll. Lowes carrys it with the window...
I went to Lowes and bought shade cloth material, cheap, strong and readily available. Doug ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
JB, You can get what you need from American Home & Habitat Inc.- http://www.ahh.biz/index.htm - they have the mesh, grommets and nylon webbing. It's been a...
Thanks everyone!! Looks like a trip to Lowes on the weekend is in order. I'm in Canada; hopefully stock is the same up here, if not, I'll order from Poweron ...
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