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Building an (Atomic Zombie) Spirit Recumbent Bike

Discussion in 'Homebuilt and Modifications' started by cambiker71, Mar 11, 2017.  |  Print Topic

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  1. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    The trials and tribulations of building my version of Atomic Zombies Spirit recumbent, I'll let the photos tell the first bit of the build story.....

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    seat needs a little work as the base is too long really but that bit is easy :D
     
    cambiker71, Mar 11, 2017
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  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    OK, I have the first question. I see your seat angle appears to be pretty well 'fixed', so how did you arrive at the angle?

    Once I've set my adjustable seat angle on my bent, I rarely ever change them. Usually, it's only when someone else wants to ride one, that I ever adjust it to a less reclined position. :wink9:
     
    A.D., Mar 12, 2017
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  3. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    Er, I sort of guessed it, sat back carefully after tacking it in place and it felt right so I then seam welded it into place then added the stays for a bit of extra triangulation :)
     
    cambiker71, Mar 12, 2017
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  4. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    Ok shortened the seat, built a Bottom Bracket, worked out a chain tensioner from an old Subaru cambelt pulley and added some pvc pipe for the chains slack side.
    I've even ridden it along the path outside for 50 yards, no brakes yet so it was a very slow and short ride, also a fairly wobbly ride being my first recumbent try out, can't wait to get it finished now!!
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    cambiker71, Mar 12, 2017
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  5. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Is that seat going to be comfortable???
     
    Rocketmantn, Mar 14, 2017
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  6. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    It will be once I've made the cushioned parts to screw to it. Otherwise no, not really :D
     
    cambiker71, Mar 14, 2017
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  7. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    Ooh it works!!!

     
    cambiker71, Mar 14, 2017
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  8. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Well done! I am impressed you didn't fall like I did the first time I tried a short wheel recumbent!
     
    Rocketmantn, Mar 15, 2017
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  9. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    I practised sitting on it and back pedalling whilst leaned against the wall of my alley, built up a bit of expected balance before it could be used.
    I reckon that helped a lot!
     
    cambiker71, Mar 15, 2017
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  10. skuuter

    skuuter

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Estill Springs
    Ride:
    Jouta Quads, Tandem
    Name:
    David
    NICE...Video looked like Your design worked well.....CONGRATS.....:thumbsup:
     
    skuuter, Mar 16, 2017
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  11. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    More progress....

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    cambiker71, Mar 21, 2017
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  12. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    Some daytime pics now it's finished awaiting a few runs before paint...
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    I'm quite pleased with it to be fair!

    Fairly big tyres with out going to the fat look...
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    and some safety, lights and reflectors...
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    cambiker71, Mar 25, 2017
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  13. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    It works! 12 miles today :D

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    cambiker71, Apr 9, 2017
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  14. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    cambiker71, Apr 17, 2017
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  15. cambiker71

    cambiker71

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    City:
    Peterborough
    Ride:
    SWB Spirit or Trike
    Name:
    Des
    Another ride last weekend, first one out since it was painted and the finishing touches added..

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    cambiker71, May 8, 2017
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