weird and wacky recumbents!

[ufkacbln]

you absolute idiot i have just gone and opened that link (pure stupidity) and am now reading some AZUB catalogue! you have now started wasting my time
Cheers Ed

Did you read the warning.........?

HAnd over your wallet and credit card to a trusted person - NOW

 

[irw]

What killed the cat question, but I'll ask it anyway.
Whats the weight of the homebuild?

Without the passenger seat on the back, it's about 70Kg- If I ever build a Mark II, there are a lot of supports I'd be happy to cut out, similarly, I'd be happy to use a thinner gauge metal for many parts as well! I think Mark II would have the potential to get below 50Kg!

 

[classic33]

DO NOT OPEN THIS LINK!!!!!!

Many years ago when I was a youngster (well younger anyway) there came forth a magazine called "Encycleoedia" which investigated many of the cycling initiatives and developments and it was a "Bible" for alternative cycling

They are now available on line:

Issuu - Encycleopedia

It is interesting to see how various machines developed from early models to the later production models.

However as above - beware as these are addictive, and had a large effect on my wallet as it inspired the piurchase of the Trice, Linear, Birdy, Brompton, Street Machine and others

Nice link. I have the hard copy from 2000/2001.

 

[ufkacbln]

Nice link. I have the hard copy from 2000/2001.

I have the whole Encyleopedia including videos and discs, as well Bike Culture complete set

As I said, I have bought far too much from the inspiration these volumes gave

 

[Scoosh]

I have the whole Encyleopedia including videos and discs, as well Bike Culture complete set

As I said, I have bought far too much from the inspiration these volumes gave

Step into my office, Mr Cunobelin - just lie on the couch over there ... [ or ]

 

[ufkacbln]

Step into my office, Mr Cunobelin - just lie on the bike over there ... [ or ]

FTFY

 

[classic33]

FTFY

Mobile surgery!

 

[classic33]

 

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That looks like a total HOOT!!!

 

[classic33]

That looks like a total HOOT!!!

Which one?

 

[Panter]

Some stunning machines here, I will own one, one day!

 

[voyager]

The basic Atomic Zombie builds all use MTB rear triangles and standard bike bits , Unless it is a low trike where a fabricated rear end is used . ( mainly delta trikes ) Where it becomes difficult, is obtaining low cost 14mm axle hubs for tadpole trikes , I have found a way of converting some 10mm front disc hubs to either 14mm bmx spindles or 15mm silver steel axles . The alternative is the more costly 20mm axle hubs and that puts the wheels well over £150 to build .

AZ trikes and bikes are built from 16g round or square tubing for reasonable strength and lightness but keeping the materials used in the budget for home builders .

Some home builders are starting to use 6061 alloy tubing but this requires heat treatment after completion that is usually out of reach for the home builder .

AZ crew members look like normal people unless they are riding their builds and then like most trike riders they exhibit the "bent " grin

regards emma
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Which one?

Sorry classic33, I meant the Flyke, I can just picture driving that on public roads

 

[classic33]

Sorry classic33, I meant the Flyke, I can just picture driving that on public roads

You'd be okay on the uphill stretches with that one.

 

[raleighnut]

You'd be okay on the uphill stretches with that one.

No-one would draft you anyway.