<![CDATA[Atomic Zombie™ Extreme Machines Builder's Forum - Blogs]]> http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php Atomic Zombie Extreme Machines - Plans for recumbent bikes, trikes and electric scooters en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:24:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Atomic Zombie™ Extreme Machines Builder's Forum - Blogs]]> http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php Motorbike http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=99 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:16:12 GMT A design I have thinking about is a motorbike using square tubing (easier to work with). The wheels for this project would be the super-duty... A design I have thinking about is a motorbike using square tubing (easier to work with). The wheels for this project would be the super-duty Worksman bicycle wheels. These front and rear 26" bicycle wheels have thick, wide alloy rims, humungous 11 gauge stainless steel spokes, and moped drum brakes (far superior to Sturmey-Archer). The engine would be a 6.5 HP Clone engine like the one that can often be bought on Harbor Freight Tools for $129 on sale ( a very, very good engine) and a Comet TAV-2 torque converter. Power transmission to the rear wheel could be to a spoke mounted sheave on the rear wheel via a belt or to the sprocket on the opposite side via a jackshaft and chain setup. I think this would be one fun machine. The industrial bike wheels will easily take the power, speed and weight. The large diameter wheels would also give stabilty and greatly smooth out the bumps. Mount the seat to the proper suspension system (perhaps a flat bar curved spring like on older garden tractors) and unsprung weight could be reduced enough so suspension would not have to be built into the motorbike frame itself. ]]> Dave442 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=99 TerraTrike Rover Clone http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=98 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:53:41 GMT I would like to see Brad & Cat come up with a clone design of the TerraTrike Rover. They are a great recumbent tricycle and have a design that would be very easy to build. ]]> Dave442 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=98 <![CDATA[Physics & Function Fun]]> http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=97 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:10:34 GMT "when you push on the right pedal the front wheel will tend to go left
and when you push on the left pedal the front wheel will tend to go right.
"
With a hand-cycle, both hands turn at the same time at the same point on the circle. There wouldn't be any of the side forces you describe. ]]> OneOffDesign http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=97 The Vigilante Bike http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=96 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:47:06 GMT Hi, guys I was wondering how much it would cost to build the vigilante bike. Thanks:cheesy: Hi, guys I was wondering how much it would cost to build the vigilante bike. Thanks:cheesy: ]]> daboss http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=96 U might be a red neck if.... http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=95 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:08:10 GMT You got stopped by a state trooper.
He asked you if you had an I.D.
And you said, 'Bout What?'
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]]> Crusher http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=95 Parking our van http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=94 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:45:39 GMT ME AND MY WIFE WERE PARKING AT "WALLY WORLD", FOUND A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT AND BEGAN TO PARK DISPLAYING OUR (H)... PARKING PERMIT AND WOOOOOOOOOSH A YOUNG MAN ZIPPED IN AND PARKED IN OUR SPACE IN A NEWER MERSEDEES BENZ, JUMPED OUT AND BEGAN TO WALK IN BRISKLY :x . SO I HAD MY WIFE TO RUN OVER HIM AND (MADE AN HONEST MAN OUT OF HIM), THEN HIS OLD DECREPED MOTHER CAME HOBBLING UP AND BEGAN SHOUTING AND SWINGING HER CRUTCHES, SO I GOT HER WITH MY DOOR. ]]> Crusher http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=94 Cleaning this gun http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=93 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:15:23 GMT Rodney atkins must have been reading my mind when he wrote this ,,,,,,,, song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2WysBXER84 Rodney atkins must have been reading my mind when he wrote this ,,,,,,,,


song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2WysBXER84 ]]> Crusher http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=93 newbie http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=92 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:41:07 GMT I am a parapeligic due to a "deadly" motorcycle crash I am unable to walk for NOW. I have a stationary recumbent exercise bike that helps me to exercise however it is boring. I own a ten speed mountain bike with front and rear suspension that I would love to install and prove a pair of these stabilizer wheels on, however I am financially challenged, due to the fact I am on disability n unable to afford any recreational products I feel that this would give me the exercise needed to walk ( work ) again, also make exersizeing interesting for me. I also have various tools and farm equip. to sale to get the cash to pay for a bike. This is a very interesting site, I am shure I will frequint this site. By my used to be profession I was a repairman/welder for a rock crusher plant. ]]> Crusher http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=92 Link to my regular blog http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=91 Thu, 20 May 2010 02:16:03 GMT I belong to too many social networking sites, so from now on, will be mainly posting here: http://atomic-zombie-extreme-machines.blogspot.com/ I belong to too many social networking sites, so from now on, will be mainly posting here: http://atomic-zombie-extreme-machines.blogspot.com/ ]]> KoolKat http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=91 How I learned to mind my business http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=90 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:23:06 GMT I was passing the mental hospital the other day,
And all the patients were shouting, '13....13....13.'

The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a
Little gap in the planks, so I looked through to see
What was going on.....

Some idiot poked me in the eye with a stick!

Then they all started shouting '14....14....14';-) ]]> Crusher http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=90 Source for Warrior Trike 20mm disc hubs Canada http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=89 Tue, 11 May 2010 23:45:51 GMT Where can I buy the 20mm front hubs with disc brake mounts for this trike? Brad's plans refer to Formula brand. Also need rims, disc brakes and a cycle shop to lace them.
Can you buy the complete wheel and hub all assembled. Somewhere I read Terra Cycle in US sells them for $60 each. For that price they wouldn't have the disc brake. Anyone bought these for the Warrior? Would appreciate advice.
Thanks! ]]> Huggy2 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=89 <![CDATA[Big Moe's Dragonwood]]> http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=88 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:21:10 GMT I built Dragonwood over the winter. All wood frame of laminated Ash and Walnut including seat, handlebars and grips. 4 speed hub "transmission" under seat. 20 inch front, no brake. 26" wheel rear axle assy based on DW desiogn with dual disc brakes. Flashing red eyes. I hope to go electric with a front e-hub motor. There is space behind the seat for a battery shelf. I hope you like it. Big Moe ]]> Big Moe http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=88 <![CDATA[Atomic Zombie following women's hockey team]]> http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=87 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:24:59 GMT 2010 Esso Cup, Regina, SK: Thunder Bay Queens - 2 vs. Regina Rebels - 1 Watch the games live via Internet ($): http://www.fasthockey.com ... 2010 Esso Cup, Regina, SK: Thunder Bay Queens - 2 vs. Regina Rebels - 1

Watch the games live via Internet ($): http://www.fasthockey.com

Tomorrow's game: Edmonton Thunder vs. Thunder Bay Queens @ 6 pm ET (4 pm CT)

http://www.hockeycanada.ca : Go Queens!

AtomicZombie is a proud sponsor of Thunder Bay Queens Midget AA hockey. ]]> KoolKat http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=87 Tradewinds2 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=86 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:39:28 GMT To build this tandem for 2 adults what used bikes do I need to start finding? The plans don't say but I'm thinking a kids bike with 20" wheels for the front and what frame size for the rear? I presume they are mountain bikes? Also need two identical cranks with same gear rings. Better to buy these new? A list of required materials and bikes with more description would have been useful in the plans. ]]> Huggy2 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=86 <![CDATA[Bicycle Freewheel Basics - Removal & Replacement]]> http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=85 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:06:38 GMT Practically every bike, trike or quad you will make will require some kind of freewheel in the transmission system. A freewheel is basically a... Practically every bike, trike or quad you will make will require some kind of freewheel in the transmission system. A freewheel is basically a sprocket attached to a ratchet, allowing the transmission to drive the wheel in only one direction - much like a socket wrench. Without a freewheel on a bicycle, you would have to pedal at all times, never able to coast. This type of drive system is called a "fixed drive" or "fixie", and is often used for strength training on an upright bicycle, where the rider works against the forward momentum in an attempt to slow or stop the vehicle. A similar fixed drive system would be found on a unicycle.

Since every trike, bike, and quad on this website requires a freewheel, let's explore the inner workings of the device and learn how to salvage them from old bicycle wheels in order to make repairs or adapt them to trike axles.

Figure 1 - Some tools you will need

Removal or repair of a freewheel requires only a few basic tools as shown in Figure 1. You will need two wrenches to remove the axle nuts, and the home made Shimano style freehub removal tool, which we will discuss soon. A center punch will also be needed if you plan to take the freehub apart to re-grease the bearings or repair the ratchet system. Cone wrenches and professional freehub removal tools are also available at many bike shops, but i can tell you from experience that the simple home brew freehub remover is much better than the professional tool and will last forever. I have broken 2 store bought freehub tools, but have never had any problems with the home made remover.

Figure 2 - Cartridge freewheel (left) and Shimano type (right)

Before going any further, make note that there are two distinct types of multi-speed freewheels and hubs; the cartridge type as shown in the left of Figure 2 and the classic Shimano type shown on the right of Figure 2. Only the Shimano type of freehub can be used for trike or quad axle mounting as it can be removed as a complete working unit by unthreading it from the hub as will be shown soon. The cartridge style freewheel cannot be removed from the hub (only the chain rings), as the ratchet system is built into the hub as an integral unit.

A Shimano freewheel is easily identifiable as it will have a recessed bearing race with two or more small holes in the ring that allow it to by removed. The cartridge steel freewheel will not have a visible bearing race, but instead a spline with several inner teeth. Cartridge style freewheels are usually found on more expensive wheels and aluminum hubs, whereas the Shimano style is usually used on lower quality department store bicycles, often having a steel hub.

More of this free plan: www.atomiczombie.com ]]> KoolKat http://forum.atomiczombie.com/blog.php?b=85