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Building a Recumbent Trike

Here are a few tips a few tips on building a recumbent trike! Before you begin did you know that there are 2 types of recumbent trikes?

Type 1: Tadpole - 2 wheels in front with 1 wheel at the rear

Type 2: Delta- 1 wheel in the front with 2 at the rear.

The Tips

1. Before you begin, sketch out how the bike should look. It might be helpful to talk to someone who has already attempted to build their own recumbent trike.

2. Make sure that all of the materials you use for the bike can be repaired easily without expense. Some parts are really hard to get a hold of.

3. Brakes: Use disk brakes. Hub brakes are hard to get and will probably be harder to repair.

4. Wheels/Sizes: 18inch/20inch rims are the most popular

5. Steering: This is a matter of taste. You have a choice between having the steering above the wheel or below it.

You can get more comprehensive tips from resources such as Recumbent Trike.

6. Its a good idea to have a few donor bikes on hand to help build your recumbent trike.

7. When it comes to the steering choose something that suits you.

8. Make sure you do some rustproofing.. You will need this.Sandpaper and a primer will be sufficient.

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