http://forum.atomiczombie.com/ Atomic Zombie Extreme Machines - Plans for recumbent bikes, trikes and electric scooters en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.atomiczombie.com/ http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3442&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:38:38 GMT Hi everyone,

Been away from the forum for a while, but only because I've been busy. I hesitated before posting this here - I thought of putting it in "Discuss your projects here", but all the projects there seem to have wheels. This one doesn't.

Everyone needs a place to work, but sometime space is a problem. That's why I decided to buid myself a fold-up workbench. That way I can actually use my garage to park the car from time to time. After looking around the 'Net for ideas, I drew up my plans. The idea was to use whatever I already have in garage as a priority. This included a 140*65*4cm kitchen countertop and bits of wood of all shapes and sizes.

Once I got started, the plans kinda' went out the window. The devil is in the details, don't you know.

The most important thing about this project is that it is the first time I have ever welded two bits of metal together. I'm working with a basic arc welder, nothing fancy at all, and it has been a very good learning experience so far. Necessary, I feel, before throwing myself into a bike project. I've learned about heat distortion, in particular, and I am in admiration of some of the fine beads I see in photos on the forum. Let's just hope that practice does indeed make perfect. In view of my meagre welding skills, I've decided that my next project will be a bike repair stand.

Anyway, a picture says a thousand words, so here is the workbench so far:
http://picasaweb.google.fr/kowderoi/...2A-O_v_N_54gE#

I'll try to update with more photos as I progress.

Kobber ]]> General Chat Kobber http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3442 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3441&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:24 GMT Well yesterday after noon the Huffy bit the dust. After reading through my new Bible, the Bicycle Builder Bonanza, the Inverta Bike looked like a... Well yesterday after noon the Huffy bit the dust. After reading through my new Bible, the Bicycle Builder Bonanza, the Inverta Bike looked like a Cool project to build. Now I need to add some paint and I'm done.

Over 5 foot tall, riding it I can see over the fences to see in to the back yards.

I changed the drop outs to look normal, instead of the inverted look, Flipped the U Brake, to the other side, added a derailer to the take up the slack, and stuck it in one gear. I don't think you want 10 or more gears to go fast.

Maybe for the next project, the Tour de Hell.




]]> Discuss Your Projects Here sinner4 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3441 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3440&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:21 GMT Last night the wife gave me the ok to get the custom CD made. Now today its gone. Thought the special was to Dec 12, was going to give my self that... Last night the wife gave me the ok to get the custom CD made. Now today its gone. Thought the special was to Dec 12, was going to give my self that as my B-Day gift.

Any word when that going to be back?

Thanks,
Rich-

Was going to get the 5 pack of plans. ]]> General Chat sinner4 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3440 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3439&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:42:27 GMT I just bought these Avid BB5 brakes. The calipers are much better than the ones I got from electricscooterparts.com. The price is about the same I... I just bought these Avid BB5 brakes. The calipers are much better than the ones I got from electricscooterparts.com. The price is about the same I paid for the separate calipers and rotors.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Brake+09.aspx

For those who prefer hydraulics, here's a closeout:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Brake+Oe.aspx

If you want just the discs and screw on adapters, ebikekit.com offers them in 140, 160, and 180mm. Great for using on a freewheel adapter on trikes, or upgrading to disk brakes for front bike and delta forks. Just use a rear wheel up front, and buy or make an adapter for the caliper. If you want to get real creative, take two freewheel hubs apart, the reassemble one with then freewheel threads on both sides. This will give you the option of having disk brakes on the rear wheel of bikes or tadpoles.

http://www.e-bikekit.com/shop/index....id=47&parent=3 ]]> TheKid http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3439 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3438&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:53:19 GMT The red bike near the end of this video that "Tots" is riding, sure looks to me like a square tube homebuilt (HighRoller?) sneaking in with the Bacchettas. I have asked the video's author over on BROL if it is, but what do you guys think?

http://www.bufflehead.tv/scott_rich_tots.mov ]]> HighRoller Recumbent Racer trikeman http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3438 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3437&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:07:11 GMT I know that the dealings and friendships of Don and Deb (Petri and Sons bike shop) have no boundaries in the bike community, so I thought some of you... I know that the dealings and friendships of Don and Deb (Petri and Sons bike shop) have no boundaries in the bike community, so I thought some of you guys be of interest to this story ... http://www.wxyz.com/news/story/UPDATE-A ... AUoXg.cspx

Don and Deb do sooo much for their community and the Detroit area in general. This was just another way of them stepping up and helping people in need.

Just in case some of you don't know, one of the many things they do is sponsor the bicycle show part of Autoramas in Detroit and the now defunct Grand Rapids. Their shop is one of the best in Michigan and they have just about anything you can by for any type of bike, including customs!

I'm proud to have met and became good friends with two of the greatest people this hobby has to offer! ]]> US Midwest chainsaw13 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3437 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3436&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:48:47 GMT OK, folks, need some stuff to put in the newsletter. It's looking pretty bleak. If you haven't already done so, please submit your stories, ride reports, introduce yourself, your builds, etc. Send to KoolKat (at) atomiczombie.com . Gallery will be updated in a couple of weeks, too, so get those pics in soon. ]]> General Chat KoolKat http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3436 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3435&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:42:42 GMT Any one have a line on a rear shock that is not $200 plus dollars, that could be used for rear of a tadpole. The cheap ones you see for MTB, are not... Any one have a line on a rear shock that is not $200 plus dollars, that could be used for rear of a tadpole. The cheap ones you see for MTB, are not really shocks, just springs, consequently, when hitting bumps...with no dampening...you get wheel chatter. ]]> Suspension nineball http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3435 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3434&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:15 GMT Hi All: I have been exploring the project of building the WildKat.....have the plans and two donor bikes. Because both donor bikes are both 24 inch... Hi All:
I have been exploring the project of building the WildKat.....have the plans and two donor bikes. Because both donor bikes are both 24 inch what would the draw back be of the wheels being equal instead of say a 24/20? Everything I have been reading /seeing has had a large read wheel and at the largest a 20 in front wheel. Do I need to keep looking for another donor?

Thanks

Cptn_Jon ]]> Discuss Your Projects Here Cptn Jon http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3434 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3433&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:57:02 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H7jA51puu0 Pete http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H7jA51puu0

Pete ]]> General Chat pcorbett http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3433 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3432&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:16:28 GMT I have my first bent done. My plan has been to build a proper Voyageur next and then a trike.
Now I'm thinking about jumping directly to a trike.

I'm looking at the Delta Wolf and Street Fox.

Which trike would be easier / cheaper to build and how much more difficult would these be than the Voyageur?

Would the difficulty level be high enough that I need to build another bike before I try a trike?

How do the weights of the three compare?

Thanks. ]]> General Chat darwin-t http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3432 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3431&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:04:26 GMT What is the angle of a standard 20" (BMX style) head tube

only need approx ... (forgot to mesure before cutting the frame up) ]]> Head Tubes Smudge http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3431 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3430&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:33:44 GMT I'm thinking of building a TriCruiser and I want to know what are the options for a hub motor. Normally I would think a hub motor would have to be installed on the front wheel, but in this case that wouldn't work. Then today I saw an electric bike with the motor sharing the rear hub with the chain. Anyone know where this type of motor can be found? Can I still have a way of shifting gears as with a derailleur? Any input is appreciated since I want to carry two small children (with bikeseat and trailer) and climb hills on a daily basis. Thanks in advance to the AZ Braintrust.
-Doug ]]> TriCruiser Recumbent Trike Ashdod Slim http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3430 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3429&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:59:42 GMT ...Or, it could turn out to be a wet noodle in which case I will use larger tubes on the next one. Only time will tell. In the Sir Joey style, I... ...Or, it could turn out to be a wet noodle in which case I will use larger tubes on the next one. Only time will tell.

In the Sir Joey style, I won't tell you what it is, but the measured drawing on my layout board will probably give it away. I have been thinking about this one for some time, and finally started cutting steel and cleaning up a head tube and rear triangle for it today. It's a dual tube 1" square 16ga frame, made to mimic a recently popular bike. The original is of course round tube, but I have several sticks of this 1" tubing laying around.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/smyrna5/4106294497/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smyrna5/4107060728/


I haven't decided yet whether to stick it all together with O/A, MIG, or Stick. I'll give you updates as the build proceeds. ]]> Discuss Your Projects Here trikeman http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3429 http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3428&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:23:50 GMT I needed a jack shaft of a sort to reroute the chain line. I took an old French road bike and hacked off the crank. I unbolted the outer ring... I needed a jack shaft of a sort to reroute the chain line. I took an old French road

bike and hacked off the crank. I unbolted the outer ring keeping the smaller of the

two. I found another ring with the same bolt pattern on a Raleigh road bike and

drilling the bolt holes I put it on the French cranks. Came out like this.


After welding it on and running some chain it looked like this

I need a chain tensioner on the upper chain.

Ended up with this that I call "The Shadow"


Pete ]]> pcorbett http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showthread.php?t=3428