http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 02:28:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/No-weld-rear-wheel-drive-recunbent-la-Vronimatik/
No weld rear wheel drive recumbent la Vronimatik - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DJEM/HG85CGND/F3ADJEMHG85CGND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DJEM/HG85CGND/F3ADJEMHG85CGND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DJEM/HG85CGND/F3ADJEMHG85CGND.SMALL.jpg m a r i a n o This bicycle is really easy to do, cheap, and does not requires any welding skills. Front wheel drive recumbents not requiring welding are popular in instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Front-Wheel-Drive-Center-Steer-Semi-Recumbent-Bicy/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Chucks-No-Weld-Re...
By: m a r i a n o

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:02:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unicycle-Recumbent/
Unicycle Recumbent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/7MJX/HGO9IR1S/FL27MJXHGO9IR1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/7MJX/HGO9IR1S/FL27MJXHGO9IR1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/7MJX/HGO9IR1S/FL27MJXHGO9IR1S.SMALL.jpg darrenhall Here we have my newly finished Unicycle recumbent - got bored with riding my unicycles  but was never gonna throw them away or sell the suckas and as all Instructa folk know, there is no waste just material resource - - so I thought stuff it I will make a recumbent out of my old bike frame and splic...
By: darrenhall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 09:14:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recumbent-Bicycle-from-recycled-parts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/EHHM/HFD118T9/FKPEHHMHFD118T9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/EHHM/HFD118T9/FKPEHHMHFD118T9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/EHHM/HFD118T9/FKPEHHMHFD118T9.SMALL.jpg gr8cobbler This is my first Instructable and I will apologize in advance for quality of the photos and in the future will take more step by step pictures during the construction process.  I've got a bunch of nieces and nephews who outgrew, destroyed and or let fall into disrepair a small pile of bicycles over...
By: gr8cobbler

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:04:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recumbent-camper-idea/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/FTIY/HEXSGPNC/FCXFTIYHEXSGPNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/FTIY/HEXSGPNC/FCXFTIYHEXSGPNC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/FTIY/HEXSGPNC/FCXFTIYHEXSGPNC.SMALL.jpg geklooi in de marge If anyone would like to build something like this, let me know, I don't have the courage to start it.
By: geklooi in de marge

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:52:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simultaneously-pedalling/
simultaneously pedalling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/HEHY/H4AGIYM5/F9XHEHYH4AGIYM5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/HEHY/H4AGIYM5/F9XHEHYH4AGIYM5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/HEHY/H4AGIYM5/F9XHEHYH4AGIYM5.SMALL.jpg m a r i a n o Why simultaneously pedalling? In my case It improves direction of my front wheel drive recumbent. However, it could be used in any bike, may be somebody has another reason for it. Several instructables explaining how to make a front wheel drive bike are published: http://www.instructables.com/...
By: m a r i a n o

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:52:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-recumbent-bicycle-made-from-recycled-parts/
DIY recumbent bicycle made from recycled parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/2F9I/H5IRUKON/FN92F9IH5IRUKON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/2F9I/H5IRUKON/FN92F9IH5IRUKON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/2F9I/H5IRUKON/FN92F9IH5IRUKON.SMALL.jpg amaximow As I turned 82, several years ago, I began thinking of a more comfortable bicycle to ride. Since I wasn't ready to quit bicycling I set out to convert my old aluminum-frame Specialized bicycle into a front wheel drive recumbent (aka bent). There expensive commercially available bents and conversion ...
By: amaximow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 20:19:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BMX-and-MTB-change-into-a-simple-recumbent-bike/
BMX and MTB change into a simple recumbent bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/IEHW/HGH6QFQZ/FRRIEHWHGH6QFQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/IEHW/HGH6QFQZ/FRRIEHWHGH6QFQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/IEHW/HGH6QFQZ/FRRIEHWHGH6QFQZ.SMALL.jpg rahardjo I tried to combine two old bikes, BMX and MTB. The combination makes the bikes into a recumbent bike. Cutting the frame Cut the MTB frame into smaller one.  Joint the frame into smaller. Welding and joint the bikes' frame After grinding the frame (removing the paint) it can be welded. Finali...
By: rahardjo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:55:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Artfun-station-moving-around-the-world-/
Artfun station, updated 4 big wheels (blender included) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/SYQG/H461X0TO/F7DSYQGH461X0TO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/SYQG/H461X0TO/F7DSYQGH461X0TO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/SYQG/H461X0TO/F7DSYQGH461X0TO.SMALL.jpg Be Lamat Recumbent + Blender + Skateboard + Didgeridoo + Music Keyboard + Video.+ Art + self-sustainability. I´m a visual artist/musician who  likes to travel a lot. Have a proyect I´m working on, that consists in traveling around the world sharing music and images to connect with different people,  intera...
By: Be Lamat

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 06:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Facet-V1-Velomobile/
Facet V1 Velomobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/5N59/H1LWQ4X3/F3Q5N59H1LWQ4X3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/5N59/H1LWQ4X3/F3Q5N59H1LWQ4X3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/5N59/H1LWQ4X3/F3Q5N59H1LWQ4X3.SMALL.jpg jeff-o Let me start by saying that I have wanted to build a velomobile for at least five or six years.  I've been collecting little bits of research since then, but things finally reached "critical mass" just a few months ago.  The combination of assistance from a Coroplast velomobile group on Facebook, th...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 10:03:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Recumbent-Trike-Seat/
Building a Recumbent Trike Seat. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/YNR8/GYGES4XJ/FDXYNR8GYGES4XJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/YNR8/GYGES4XJ/FDXYNR8GYGES4XJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/YNR8/GYGES4XJ/FDXYNR8GYGES4XJ.SMALL.jpg kentdvm This instructable outlines the steps required to build an inexpensive wooden recumbent trike seat from 1/8" plywood.  Any thin sheet of wood could be used but I found 3-ply birch plywood bent quite well.   I purchased the plywood from my local Rockler Woodworking store.  The finished seat is comfort...
By: kentdvm

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:48:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Recumbent-Bamboo-Trike-Frame/
Building a Recumbent Bamboo Trike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/YORI/GYH33G0N/FOEYORIGYH33G0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/YORI/GYH33G0N/FOEYORIGYH33G0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/YORI/GYH33G0N/FOEYORIGYH33G0N.SMALL.jpg kentdvm I've always been fascinated by bamboo and when I decided to build a recumbent trike it seemed like the obvious material choice for me.  Bamboo is beautiful, light, stronger than mild steel and renewable.  It does present some challenges however, as culms or poles are not perfectly round, taper from ...
By: kentdvm

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:34:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Four-Year-Plan-a-Long-Wheelbase-Recumbent-Bic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/OYJF/GREQ3YUQ/FIEOYJFGREQ3YUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/OYJF/GREQ3YUQ/FIEOYJFGREQ3YUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/OYJF/GREQ3YUQ/FIEOYJFGREQ3YUQ.SMALL.jpg TheMadTinker I built this recumbent partly as a test-platform for some ideas I had about recumbent design and partly just to see if I could during my senior year of college.  Since my school is in the mountains, I wanted the bike to have somewhat higher ground-clearance than some other recumbent bikes that I've ...
By: TheMadTinker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:54:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Woody/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/17OH/GN4CZF7V/FJE17OHGN4CZF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/17OH/GN4CZF7V/FJE17OHGN4CZF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/17OH/GN4CZF7V/FJE17OHGN4CZF7V.SMALL.jpg HanzieO This is my beloved Woody. By far my favourite bike to ride of all my bikes. I dont have any photos of the build so all I can do is show the finished product. The bike was constructed from a bit of 4x2 recycled hardwood and a 5 speed 20' kids bike. The vinyl I used to cover the seat cost $5 and that ...
By: HanzieO

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:07:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Mini-Recumbent-from-a-Kid-Bike/
Make a Mini Recumbent from a Kid Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/GSNC/GM9QKKVD/FIFGSNCGM9QKKVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/GSNC/GM9QKKVD/FIFGSNCGM9QKKVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/GSNC/GM9QKKVD/FIFGSNCGM9QKKVD.SMALL.jpg Woodenbikes &ampamp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&ampamp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; CAD system Layout CAD (Cardboard Aided Design) layout of 12 inch wheeled small recumbent. Yellow lines show the chain line. You can also see the Center of Gravity (approximately the bellyb...
By: Woodenbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:17:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-hacking-101-How-To-Perform-a-Bicycle-Autops/
Bike Hacking 101 - How To Perform a Bicycle Autopsy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/INEW/GCI8JZIE/FQ4INEWGCI8JZIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/INEW/GCI8JZIE/FQ4INEWGCI8JZIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/INEW/GCI8JZIE/FQ4INEWGCI8JZIE.SMALL.jpg KoolKat Taking a Bicycle Apart Building custom bicycles is a great hobby that can be learned by anyone with a desire to create. The skills needed to dismantle, alter and repair bicycle components can be easily learned, and the parts and tools you will need are quite inexpensive. Discarded or worn out bicy...
By: KoolKat

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2010 19:43:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Timmy-Green-my-homebuilt-Delta-Recumbent-Trike/
Timmy Green, my homebuilt Delta Recumbent Trike. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WPHQ/G61ASFK8/F9ZWPHQG61ASFK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WPHQ/G61ASFK8/F9ZWPHQG61ASFK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WPHQ/G61ASFK8/F9ZWPHQG61ASFK8.SMALL.jpg Timothy Wooi                        This is my Green & Lean HPV, (Human powered vehicle) It is made from a combination of parts available at home right from used computer chair to a kid's outgrown bicycle. The goal of this project is to promote Green Living in Malaysia to create the awareness of Global War...
By: Timothy Wooi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:41:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recumbent-Bike-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/5D39/G2HE09E3/FBF5D39G2HE09E3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/5D39/G2HE09E3/FBF5D39G2HE09E3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/5D39/G2HE09E3/FBF5D39G2HE09E3.SMALL.jpg Frivolous Engineering Normal0 This is not a typical instructable that has a list of parts, dimensions and build instructions.  It’s more of an Inspire-able. I had a long conversation with the builder of a recumbent bike.  He’s passionate about biking and recumbents.  He built his bike using only basic hand to...
By: Frivolous Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:07:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Front-Wheel-Drive-Recumbent-with-Underbar-Steering/
Front Wheel Drive Recumbent with Underbar Steering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FRR/4B75/FUVSFWIK/FRR4B75FUVSFWIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRR/4B75/FUVSFWIK/FRR4B75FUVSFWIK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRR/4B75/FUVSFWIK/FRR4B75FUVSFWIK.SMALL.jpg briansrapier Having previously worked in the bike business I have owned (still own) a number of different bikes. However, one of my favorites was a Vison R40 with short wheelbase and underbar steering. Sadly, when we moved from Florida to West Virginia, we had to sell off the things that didn't pack well into t...
By: briansrapier

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 12:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chucks-No-Weld-Recumbent-Bike/
Chuck's No Weld Recumbent Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/7NXR/FKLDYDLI/FLN7NXRFKLDYDLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/7NXR/FKLDYDLI/FLN7NXRFKLDYDLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/7NXR/FKLDYDLI/FLN7NXRFKLDYDLI.SMALL.jpg chuckdiesel I've gotten into bikes pretty heavily as of late and recently I was inspired to build a recumbent bike. When I started researching I found several people had done it without welding. I thought what a great idea, a no weld bike. (A zero dollar no weld bike) I soon found out, to do it this way you en...
By: chuckdiesel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2008 20:47:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-DIY-Bike-Panniers/
How to make DIY Bike Panniers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/AFB9/FH6V2ZXN/F2SAFB9FH6V2ZXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/AFB9/FH6V2ZXN/F2SAFB9FH6V2ZXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/AFB9/FH6V2ZXN/F2SAFB9FH6V2ZXN.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 Make professional looking panniers from mostly re-used materials. As an added constraint for me, it has to work with my recumbent bike AND your traditional diamond frame bike.At a GlanceTotal Cost$20 - Costs vary based on price of bag and quality of hardware (if you have a bag already, cost is ~$5 f...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:29:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Front-Wheel-Drive-Center-Steer-Semi-Recumbent-Bicy/
Front-Wheel-Drive Center-Steer Semi-Recumbent Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/RRDK/FJD52BEP/FBBRRDKFJD52BEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/RRDK/FJD52BEP/FBBRRDKFJD52BEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/RRDK/FJD52BEP/FBBRRDKFJD52BEP.SMALL.jpg sennomo With two donor bikes and some other junk, any tinkerer can build a front-wheel-drive, center-steer, semi-recumbent bicycle. (FWD/CS/SR bike for short.) No welding or brazing required! No special tools required! No power tools required (but they can help).Inspiration for this project came from the...
By: sennomo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:24:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-kids-long-wheelbase-low-racer-recumbent-b/
Build a kid's long-wheelbase low racer recumbent bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/ONA9/FBGW8A7X/FOKONA9FBGW8A7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/ONA9/FBGW8A7X/FOKONA9FBGW8A7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/ONA9/FBGW8A7X/FOKONA9FBGW8A7X.SMALL.jpg homba This is a companion piece to my other instructable on building a low racer recumbent. My oldest kid likes to ride bikes, too, and had to have a racer to match mine. It was a much easier build and I'm very pleased with the results. Materials and Tools Materials:One whole kid's BMX-style bike with...
By: homba

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:06:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rec-liner-long-wheel-base-recumbent/
Rec-liner long wheel base recumbent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/4F85/FG0IUZD9/F5T4F85FG0IUZD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/4F85/FG0IUZD9/F5T4F85FG0IUZD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/4F85/FG0IUZD9/F5T4F85FG0IUZD9.SMALL.jpg Layout This is my first Instructable so we'll see how it goes. I want to document the construction of my recumbent bicycle, herein after referred to as the Rec-liner, or more probably just the bike. The bike has a number of unique features that may be of interest to other bike builders including; - under...
By: Layout

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 15:30:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-65-Recumbent-Bike-Carrier/
A $65 Recumbent Bike Carrier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/I37O/FCEILX07/FVJI37OFCEILX07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/I37O/FCEILX07/FVJI37OFCEILX07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/I37O/FCEILX07/FVJI37OFCEILX07.SMALL.jpg dadohead This is a low-cost hitch-mounted carrier for a recumbent bicycle -- for about 1/5 of the cost of the commercial variety.Ingredients:One "Excess Cargo Carrier" from Harbor Freight, $40 on salehttp://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34313Hardware: About $25One 8"x6" pressure-...
By: dadohead

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:28:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-headlight-for-Velomobile/
LED headlight for Velomobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/IPRZ/FCA43IHC/FSRIPRZFCA43IHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/IPRZ/FCA43IHC/FSRIPRZFCA43IHC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/IPRZ/FCA43IHC/FSRIPRZFCA43IHC.SMALL.jpg soldeerridder This instructable will show you how to construct a LED based headlight for a Velomobile.I replaced the standard headlight on my home made 'Alleweder' Velomobile with two Luxeon power leds with two different lenses, one for a small bundel for long distance illumination, the other with a broader bundl...
By: soldeerridder

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2008 04:53:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-long-wheelbase-low-racer-recumbent-bicycle/
Build a long-wheelbase low racer recumbent bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/K1K6/FBGW8A6Z/FI5K1K6FBGW8A6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/K1K6/FBGW8A6Z/FI5K1K6FBGW8A6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/K1K6/FBGW8A6Z/FI5K1K6FBGW8A6Z.SMALL.jpg homba This instructable details how to construct a fast, inexpensive recumbent bike from one 1980's-era road bike plus some bits off a scrap bike. You should be able to build this for around $100 less paint. I plan to document how to build the kid's version shown in the video in the future.***UPDATE July ...
By: homba

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:26:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Short-Wheelbase-Wood-Conversion-Recumbent-Bi/
Cheap Short Wheelbase Wood Conversion Recumbent Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/UU2U/F8RPG2BF/F1UUU2UF8RPG2BF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/UU2U/F8RPG2BF/F1UUU2UF8RPG2BF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/UU2U/F8RPG2BF/F1UUU2UF8RPG2BF.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 Or CSWWCRB, for short.Perhaps you've seen one or two in your hometown, or not at all. Recumbent bikes tend to have a (lets say) "mature" following as compared to it's traditional bike counterpart. Perhaps that's because 'bents are more expensive due to their comparatively low production volume. For ...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:12:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Chair-Bike/
Office Chair Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/QQ4O/F42X3J6Y/FXYQQ4OF42X3J6Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/QQ4O/F42X3J6Y/FXYQQ4OF42X3J6Y.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/QQ4O/F42X3J6Y/FXYQQ4OF42X3J6Y.SMALL.jpg Woodenbikes A recumbent bike with a very comfy seat.It's a 35 pound leather executive office chair connected to a 16" (little girl's) Princess bike re-welded into a recumbent (recliner bike) and using a piece of another donor bike frame. I built it in honor of "Bike to Work Day".If you like fun/unusual home bu...
By: Woodenbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:18:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recumbent-Bicycle-from-Garage-Refuse/
Recumbent Bicycle from Garage Refuse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH7/CPOE/KQDEP2816YT/FH7CPOEKQDEP2816YT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH7/CPOE/KQDEP2816YT/FH7CPOEKQDEP2816YT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH7/CPOE/KQDEP2816YT/FH7CPOEKQDEP2816YT.SMALL.jpg dome_head Combine an old BMX bicycle, wood, EMT conduit, and boat seat, to bicycle in laid-back comfort. Save $100's off the cost of a new recumbent bike. Use wood for a main beam across the top of the BMX bike frame. Wood is easy to work with, but does flex a little when you peddle. Attach boat seat,...
By: dome_head

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2006 23:16:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recumbent-Bike/
Recumbent Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG8/EY34/3HLEP27R3ML/FG8EY343HLEP27R3ML.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG8/EY34/3HLEP27R3ML/FG8EY343HLEP27R3ML.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG8/EY34/3HLEP27R3ML/FG8EY343HLEP27R3ML.SMALL.jpg cuica Front wheel drive, rear suspension lowracer...Recumbents offer less drag, and the rider's position makes use of powerful leg and back muscles.I chose the front wheel drive arrangement to minimise the chain length, and to see how it would work.I had concerns that the bike would not steer, but there i...
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my bitchin ride - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0K/S60I/NTAEP27QIXK/F0KS60INTAEP27QIXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0K/S60I/NTAEP27QIXK/F0KS60INTAEP27QIXK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0K/S60I/NTAEP27QIXK/F0KS60INTAEP27QIXK.SMALL.jpg bgoldin Junk yard parts original frame cut out rear triangle determining bottom tube angle bend the bottom tube Back End reinforcement angles are looking good eye balling angle for head tube lining up for head tube Assemble the fork holy shit it's actually stra...
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