Homemade Bolt Together Recumbent Bike  
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Angelic Bike Tester
Angelic Bike Tester
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Drive stalk
Drive stalk
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Drive stalk insert.  This is a steering tube insert.  It has been sawed off to have the same angle at both ends.  The tip cams were wallowed out to accept a 5/16 carriage bolt.  Inside the fork a 1/2" socket wrench was inserted and the nut tightend until the tubes were ovaled.  Its a very snug fit, but this will need to be pinned in the final stages of the build.
Drive stalk insert. This is a steering tube insert. It has been sawed off to have the same angle at both ends. The tip cams were wallowed out to accept a 5/16 carriage bolt. Inside the fork a 1/2" socket wrench was inserted and the nut tightend until the tubes were ovaled. Its a very snug fit, but this will need to be pinned in the final stages of the build.
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Rerailer chain idler (test fit).  It didn't work out as shown in this picture.  I had to move it down more.
Rerailer chain idler (test fit). It didn't work out as shown in this picture. I had to move it down more.
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Mounted drive stalk detail.  Lots of washers and only 3 bolts, boy am I a trusting soul.  I'll saw the ends off later.
Mounted drive stalk detail. Lots of washers and only 3 bolts, boy am I a trusting soul. I'll saw the ends off later.
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No-weld with no rider, so you can see where the forks were mounted.  That's a standard Virco (www.virco.com) 9018 squash colored chair.
No-weld with no rider, so you can see where the forks were mounted. That's a standard Virco (www.virco.com) 9018 squash colored chair.
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Finished product.  Middle cranks were cut so they won't drag in turns.  The steering column was lengthen using the above drive stalk method (using a piece of stock 1/2" galvanized water pipe).
Finished product. Middle cranks were cut so they won't drag in turns. The steering column was lengthen using the above drive stalk method (using a piece of stock 1/2" galvanized water pipe).
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These are the only power tools you'll need.  A dremel with cut-off wheel and tungsten carbide cutter. A circular saw with metal cutting abrasive blade, and a power drill.  I don't even own an angle grinder. My wife is going on vacation so I'll have a chance to buy more tools then.
These are the only power tools you'll need. A dremel with cut-off wheel and tungsten carbide cutter. A circular saw with metal cutting abrasive blade, and a power drill. I don't even own an angle grinder. My wife is going on vacation so I'll have a chance to buy more tools then.
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Here's an option graphic for the finished bike.  Totally white trash, and totally worth it.
Here's an option graphic for the finished bike. Totally white trash, and totally worth it.
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