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Build-It-Yourself Recumbent Bike Projects


Jacqui Pichaud and his friend Jean Louis of Isle France on their new Bentechs.

 


Bentech offers cyclists a cost-effective way to enter the wonderful world of recumbent bikes:

Our easy to read blueprints and building guide help the first time builder through the frame building process.

Bentech Philosophy of Recumbent Bicycling

 



Bentech
Specifications 


Long-Easy


DIY Short Wheelbase
Wheelbase

60"-66" (depending on your inseam dimension) 

40" 
Frame material

4130 Chromoly  (or exhaust tubing) 

4130 Chromoly  (or exhaust tubing) 
Fork BMX or Road style (readily available at your local bike shop or by mail order) BMX or Road style (readily available at your local bike shop or by mail order)
Headtube Angle

 71 deg. 

 71 deg. 
Steering

Over Seat (OSS)
or Under Seat (USS

Over Seat (OSS)
or Under Seat (USS)
Seat

3/4" dia. 4130 Chromoly (or 1/2" electrical conduit) frame 

3/4" dia. 4130 Chromoly (or 1/2" electrical conduit) frame 
Seat Material

Nylon coated mesh sling w/ built-in lumbar support 

Nylon coated mesh sling w/ built-in lumbar support 
Seat Height

20" 

21-1/2" 
Seat recline angle

50 degrees (or custom angle of your choice) 

50 degrees (or custom angle of your choice) 
Bottom Bracket Height

20-1/2" 

22" 
Front wheel

20" BMX (406 ETHRO)

20" BMX (406 ETHRO)
Rear wheel

26" mountain bike (559 ETHRO)

26" mountain bike (559 ETHRO) 
Brakes

BMX style caliper side-pull 
(V-Brakes optional w/ adapter)

BMX style caliper side-pull
(V-Brakes optional w/ adapter)
Seat to Pedal distance

Adjustable Sliding Boom

Adjustable  Sliding Boom
Rear Derailleur Any long cage mountain bike style with a 10mm mounting bolt Any long cage mountain bike style with a 10mm mounting bolt
Front Derailleur

Bottom pull style (for 28.6 mm seat tube) 

Bottom pull style (for 28.6 mm seat tube) 

Frequently asked questions

V-Brake retro-fit

Photo Gallery of Bentech Builder's Bikes:

Page 1 --- Page 2 --- Page 3 --- Page 4 --- Page 5 --- Page 6 --- Page 7
New Builder's Photos added 3/20/08

Bentech Builder's Forum

Pre-bent tube kits
2008 Pricing: Plans are now included with Complete Frame & Seat Tube Package

Welded framesets-We can weld it for you


The Bentech plan sets include three 22"x34" blueprints and a fully illustrated construction guide that shows you step-by-step how to build your own recumbent bicycle.

Cost is only $30 + $3 (In U.S. funds please) shipping and handling in the continental U.S. and Canada.


Outside North America shipping and handling is
$8.00 (In U.S. funds please) Click here

Please Specify: We now accept

SHORT

or LONG

or order both for only $48 + $4 shipping and handling.


To send a check or money order please go to: Ordering by Mail Information

 

For additional information our e-mail is: domerie@aol.com


 

Some other sites related tof recumbent bicycling:

Recumbents.com

International Human Powered Vehicle Association Home Page

Bentrider Online Magazine

The Great Ohio Bike Adventure

Hoogies Cycle Touring and Adventure Page

 

Last Update 3/20/08