new trike newbie

[brandy66]

Over the last couple of months i have been building my own trike as the shop bought ones are too much lolly, so i thought i would post a photo or 2 and just say hello!

 

[mickle]

Wow! Nice trike and possibly the best first post ever!

 

[Bigsharn]

Looks very similar to a Warrior design, did you get plans or do it from scratch?

Either way... I love it

 

[neil earley]

hats off to you looks like its going to give you lots of enjoyable rides to come , happy triking

 

[brandy66]

Thanks for the kind words, no did not make it from plans as such but come across Fleet trikes on the web and sort of looked at all his work and went from there, so owe it all to that Gent! Haven't put many miles on it yet but it works really well, infarct much better than expected.
Still need to add panniers,front light and a flag and possible many other things (the list could be endless).most stuff is readily available except a quality flag and pole? any links would be welcome.
p.s had it on two wheels the other day bit scary but fun.

 

[ianrauk]

Stirling work!

 

[numbnuts]

I want one you have made a very good job of it so a BIG well done

 

[BlackPanther]

Nice looking low low trike. And the most important question, how much has it cost you?

 

[brandy66]

Not sure how much it cost because i never kept a tally( should have in hindsight ) but the steel was £90 and have loads left over the tools I already had. I suppose its all the bits n bobs that ad up but the rear wheel and gears front n back + bottom bracket were all form a donor bike which was free,the 20" wheels were on special offer and if i had to guess id say less than £200
p.s the seat was made from trampoline cloth which my girls did not use any more

 

[Old Plodder]

I take it you don't have any road humps where you live.

 

[arallsopp]

Absolutely awesome. Well done.

 

[roadrash]

i know you say you used some donor parts but even so,taking everything into account i can see an exellent buisiness opportunity for yourself there .

looks bloody fantastic ....i want one

oh i allmost forgot ...hi and welcome

 

[steveindenmark]

Nice job Brandy.

I am so impressed that if you pm me your address I will send you some recumbent flags free of charge. They are indistructable.

Steve

 

[brandy66]

Cheers for that very kind offer Steve and if iv done it right the pm is sent.
p.s will put some more photos up with your much appreciated gift attached asap

 

[steveindenmark]

I knocked the flags up this week Brandy, I will get them sent to you tomorrow. (Friday)

Steve