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 ...
I built a LWB copy of an easy tour and my chain jumps the high gears any sujestions would be helpful i've shortened and lenghtened the chain same problem...
Hello, There are some questions to answer in order to pinpoint the problem. When you say " it jumps the high gears" do you mean the gears slip when you pedal...
I also built the same, I used a chain tube, and had to fiddle with derailler adjustments, but have it working well now. Feel free to email me off list if you...
One word: "chainline" A chain cannot move off of a gear unless a sideways force is acting upon it. The deraileur usually does that job and also keeps the chain...
... forward a little ,the more presure the more it jumps< So it is not changing gears but just skipping teeth. Main causes for this are likely a worn sprocket...
Click on a thumbnail for a bigger picture- http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundug/sets/72157617038700343/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi Doug, Nice Bentech. Same colour as mine. I had mine powder coated yellow. My chain goes over the chainstay. I think what you have may be better. I made my...
Yes, my LWB is a Tour Easy clone. I`m considering raising the seat on the SWB, as I`m having a hard time getting used the crank being above the seat. Doug...
Seeing this makes spending the money for disc brakes a no brainer. They work the best on whatever you use them on. Can anyone point me to a source for a good...
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