RECUMBENT Bike BICYCLE LOWRIDER Instruction PLANS

Save money by building your own recumbent bike with this comprehensive 45-page step-by-step guide. Follow detailed drawings and instructions to create a long-wheelbase (lwb) recumbent bike. Welding and some skills are required for the build.

This guide outlines the essential requirements:

• Locate two old bikes with aluminum components and bolt-together cranks; ideal finds at police auctions or garage sales.
• Prepare about 6 feet of 7/8 tubing for the lower frame.
• Gather 3.5 feet of 3/8 or 1/2 inch tubing for a cross brace.
• Consider purchasing a 20-inch (451mm) front wheel.
• Bend handlebars from 3/4 electrical conduit using a conduit bender.
• Create or purchase a suitable seat, with options including conduit-based designs covered with mesh material or padded plywood seats.

This instruction guide is ideal for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts keen to experience the satisfaction of building their own recumbent bike.