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Forum: Recumbent
11-10-13, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,340
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/5894098580/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/5894098580/in/set-72157629578181276
i love my lowracer, i'm actually gonna chop it, and stretch it by 6", just to get laid back some more !
its lower, faster, ...
Forum: Recumbent
10-06-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,469
Posted By gavtatu

wow ! a MBB as a first attempt, brave man ! ...

wow ! a MBB as a first attempt, brave man !
looks really good.... do you think its strong enough ? thats why i went with exhaust pipe, heavier but based on previous experience, better for my needs....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,979
Posted By gavtatu

hiya mate ! my brakes are still working fine,...

hiya mate !
my brakes are still working fine, enough stopping power, they dont give me any probs at all !
i saw a pic of this conversion on the interwebs, and just cut some aluminium plate to...
Forum: Recumbent
05-20-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By gavtatu

i usually feel the embarressment factor is way...

i usually feel the embarressment factor is way worse !
Forum: Recumbent
11-15-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,096
Posted By gavtatu

totally showin' off ! ...

totally showin' off !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7188692212/in/set-72157625883189764/
Forum: Recumbent
11-15-12, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,096
Posted By gavtatu

in a totally hetro way......soooo sexy !!!

in a totally hetro way......soooo sexy !!!
Forum: Recumbent
08-28-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,502
Posted By gavtatu

that is intensely SEXY !!!

that is intensely SEXY !!!
Forum: Recumbent
08-20-12, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,018
Posted By gavtatu

on my new MBB, i did a 20 miler with a...

on my new MBB, i did a 20 miler with a 19.something av.speed.
on my three bents, ya looking at i guess for cruising, 17mph, but i can push it up to 20 mph for good stretches easy enough.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-14-12, 03:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,207
Posted By gavtatu

lol...still not workable, i would need to provide...

lol...still not workable, i would need to provide a service and support feature, probably some kind if insurance....
thats a lot of work for one bike !
i ahve enough other projects i need to do at...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-13-12, 03:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,207
Posted By gavtatu

too much work and effort really, renting out one...

too much work and effort really, renting out one bike, finding customers, advertising....not really a workable solution.
but thanks for the input !
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-29-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,207
Posted By gavtatu

just to finish off, too many other projects on...

just to finish off, too many other projects on the go, so took it to the dump for someone else to play with !
i would have had limited use, and limited space, so that was the best thing to do. ...
Forum: Recumbent
07-19-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

cheers mate, from the original jersey, to new...

cheers mate, from the original jersey, to new jersey, lol !
yeah, do it, i'm only a bit of a tinkerer, make it up as i go along, i have someone to weld for me, the rest is just done in my garage ! ...
Forum: Recumbent
07-15-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Posted By gavtatu

awesome for a campsite ? !! well ok then !

awesome for a campsite ? !! well ok then !
Forum: Recumbent
07-12-12, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,460
Posted By gavtatu

as we used to say in the army...better to have it...

as we used to say in the army...better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it !
explains why the stores waggon had life jackets in, even if we were miles from any major water...
Forum: Recumbent
07-10-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,481
Posted By gavtatu

i've made three bents now, hi low and mbb, all...

i've made three bents now, hi low and mbb, all turned out great !
BROL is a great resource, i also scour lots of pics, but pretty much make it up as i go along.
have a look at my pics and videos...
Forum: Recumbent
07-01-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By gavtatu

[QUOTE=rober49;14425285]hello to all- i'm 62 have...

[QUOTE=rober49;14425285]hello to all- i'm 62 have have been riding bicycles since i was 8. QUOTE]

you must be exhausted !!! ;)
Forum: Recumbent
06-27-12, 03:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

tailbox

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7453459900/in/set-72157626519343162/

thought i'd make up a design for a tailbox, to smooth the way a little !
it'll be correx/coroflute.
Forum: Recumbent
06-21-12, 04:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 36,459
Posted By gavtatu

are you sure ? the website says `Simply the...

are you sure ? the website says `Simply the finest 4-wheel bicycles in the world - and proudly made in the USA!`

i kid, sorry its not working out for you !
Forum: Recumbent
06-18-12, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,466
Posted By gavtatu

i have spd/platform sided pedals on all three of...

i have spd/platform sided pedals on all three of my bents.....i like to clip in and get serious and i like to tootle into town for chores !
but for real riding, once ya clip in, ya wont go back !
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-05-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By gavtatu

heeey....dont you dare ! this is exactly the...

heeey....dont you dare ! this is exactly the right forum for weird and wacky ideas....it is `alt bikes` !!!
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-02-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By gavtatu

hardware store might have some foil `duct tape`, ...

hardware store might have some foil `duct tape`, to achieve the same effect ? !
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,272
Posted By gavtatu

although i've never ridden an USS, i dont fancy...

although i've never ridden an USS, i dont fancy it !
i prefer the more natural position of having my hands forward, in a more protective manner !
like when one falls forward !
Forum: Recumbent
05-23-12, 04:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

changes already !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu...57626519343162 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7254706004/in/set-72157626519343162)

sooo.....i managed to swap an old mtb for some new rims !
and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-12, 06:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,642
Posted By gavtatu

if i had a spare 50 bucks, i would'nt be spending...

if i had a spare 50 bucks, i would'nt be spending it on a carrying handle !!!
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-16-12, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By gavtatu

could you just not weld 1/2 a head tube top and...

could you just not weld 1/2 a head tube top and bottom of the nearest sized hardware store tubing ?
Forum: Recumbent
05-14-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7188692212/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7188692212/in/set-72157626519343162
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-09-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,722
Posted By gavtatu

would you maybe consider a trailer, an old kiddie...

would you maybe consider a trailer, an old kiddie trailer, or make one even ?
Forum: Recumbent
05-08-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

overall length: 79" 200cmwheel base: 49.5"...

overall length: 79" 200cmwheel base: 49.5" 126cm
seat height: 18" 46cm
seat angle: 20deg ? (as far as i can work out !)
BB: 23.5" 60cm
handlebars: 20.5" 52cm...
Forum: Recumbent
05-07-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RguFp...&feature=g-...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RguFp...&feature=g-upl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RguFpnITQhM&feature=g-upl)

and my build diary on youtube !
Forum: Recumbent
05-07-12, 07:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7006203194/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7006203194/in/set-72157626519343162
well here it is....a handful of pics to start !
sorted gears out today, sun shone, so went for a quick spin to get some...
Forum: Recumbent
05-04-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7143025781/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7143025781/in/set-72157626519343162/
Forum: Recumbent
04-23-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7106331811/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/7106331811/in/set-72157626519343162

finally, painted today, let this cure, then decals and gloss top coat !!
Forum: Recumbent
03-31-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By gavtatu

check out some of the ultalight hiking forums,...

check out some of the ultalight hiking forums, i'd like a cuben shelter, or silnylon, but content myself with a very cheap light plastic tarp !
i do like to lighten up, whether hiking or biking !
Forum: Recumbent
03-29-12, 01:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.atomiczombie.com/ i just eye...

http://www.atomiczombie.com/

i just eye `bikes` off pictures, and work from there, but `trikes` are slightly different, the maths required are more than i care for, lol !
and bentrideronline...
Forum: Recumbent
03-25-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

thats it...last long ride today, gonw gonna...

thats it...last long ride today, gonw gonna strip, clean up and get ready for paint !
see y'all on the flip side !
Forum: Recumbent
03-21-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By gavtatu

yeah....me, twice, awesome fun ! ...

yeah....me, twice, awesome fun !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa-SJ4SFBDY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL2lY_O3dSU
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-12, 05:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/6838238436/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/6838238436/in/set-72157626519343162/

a swift 15 miler today, clipped in too !!!
i can feel the power, average speed was a bit higher, range of gears is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,049
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/5491003399/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/5491003399/in/set-72157625883189764/

this was a sweet ride ! inch tyres, aero bar, stiffened up front sus, did'nt have a prob with gearing....really liked it !
Forum: Recumbent
03-10-12, 05:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/6822857770/in...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/6822857770/in/set-72157626519343162

ok, my boy came down and brazed my cable stops on for me !
the top tube is clear, and i have a full range of gears !!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By gavtatu

try it yourself as a project ! there are many...

try it yourself as a project !
there are many vids on youtube, masses of expertise on the forums here, your LBS...you'd get a great sense of satisfaction from it !
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-23-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,684
Posted By gavtatu

do you mean a teeny tiny sprocket ? a...

do you mean a teeny tiny sprocket ?
a `sprocklet` if you will !
Forum: Recumbent
02-23-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By gavtatu

yeah, get a pic up mate, sounds intriguing !!

yeah, get a pic up mate, sounds intriguing !!
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,335
Posted By gavtatu

http://www.cyclegenius.com/history.php this...

http://www.cyclegenius.com/history.php

this is a great article, and a crackin' read !
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,195
Posted By gavtatu

looks fast just sittin' there as they say ! ...

looks fast just sittin' there as they say !
lucky you !
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-30-12, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By gavtatu

i still have a mini recumbent to make, and the...

i still have a mini recumbent to make, and the tandem frame tall bike, so it might not be soon, they are my winter profects, ready for spring, lol !
Forum: Recumbent
01-29-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By gavtatu

lol, its about the same here, and in the UK, and...

lol, its about the same here, and in the UK, and europe..but then again, i revel in being a weirdo !!
i'm one of four 'bent riders in about 100,000 people !
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-27-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By gavtatu

of course ! i think i can cut a section out of...

of course !
i think i can cut a section out of top tube, heat annd bend lower tube till steer tube meets short end of top tube !
re-weld and brace, then extend the forks to maybe 6`, that would be...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-26-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By gavtatu

choppin' a chopper !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavtatu/6767113945/in/photostream
i've been given another bike !!

falcon `long beach`, lol, hard to tell the scale of it in this pic !
its quite big, high, big mofo...
Forum: Recumbent
01-25-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,495
Posted By gavtatu

yup....these new bars are `the one` ! very...

yup....these new bars are `the one` !
very comfortable, def.gonna stick with these, got black bar tape, and new black levers all ready to rock 'n roll as soon as its painted !
Forum: Recumbent
01-25-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,578
Posted By gavtatu

lol, urrrrr.......dunno, all i do know is it...

lol, urrrrr.......dunno, all i do know is it works for me !

i'm technically minded enough to tinker and get it working, but not much mre !
most of the parts come from the scrapyard, so gotta...
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