Recent content by bluesrocks

Right on, thanks, will do. I've never done hydraulics before. I was concerned about probably one foot longer cables, maybe 9" but the added length, over time, is not a benefit. Hydraulics might be better, I'm happy to learn more about that. I youtube a lot. Thanks for the tips and helping...

Flat Tire, it may be a metal pipe clamp that secures the seating frame to the seat posts, and 3D printed parts connects/integrates the clamp to the seat mount body. I would use 3D printing more for integration than mission critical load bearing whenever possible. The general idea about 3D...

And before anyone continues down the, but you are seating up too high for such low pedals to have a comfortable riding position path,,, it's roughly the same design as the infamous long wheelbase design that started the modern recumbent movement back in the 70's represented by the gold rush and...

I posted that I "might" want both seating positions and thus both handle bar positions IF that can be reasonably done. But how would I replicate the motor and display controls??? Would I need a seperate controller too? Im more than willing to have only one seating and handle bars position is...

No, it's a tiltable seat, so you can be at any incline. The second set of pedals are yet future possibility. I first want to just figure out how to deal with two different handle bar positions. In other words, how do I deal with two sets of breaks, throttles, displays, controls for the display, etc?

Degrading will get you,,, where you probably are, not as far as being more productive. The engineer question was to get at why be against 3D printers, not against engineers as a trade, and least of all against you as a personal comment. Please try remain topical and not to get me completely...

Here's a link to the video demonstrating increased strength by adding carbon fiber infused for 3D printing. Also, if you use mark forged I think they are called, they include a proprietary form of laying down a continuous thread of carbon fiber to add in the layer plane strength greatly. I...

I saw serious tests showing top class strength in both the layer plane "and" 90 degrees against that plane, "both" planes of testing surpassed most other entries and demonstrated a strength and stiffness increase, not just stiffness like you claim.. Maybe if you don't use a proper printer you...

Yes,,,,,,,, I want to steer from the recumbent seat shown. ... ............. and optionally the upright seat too. Hence the two handle bar positions question for how to control it all from both positions. That question is not, do I need more than one handle bars. Although that is part of it...

I'm seeking suggestions for how to accomplish two handle bar positions. I'm hoping to have two handle bars and seating positions available. I guess I could try for two seperate handle bars with twice as many cables as before, to control all the controls on the first handle bars, including...

Thanks neptronix, much appreciated. Here's a graphic peak at the project.

I have been gone for a long time but I am happy to say that I am back as I am finally doing my long awaited recumbent ebike build! It must have been, IDK, 5-10 years going back when I was here last. This place brings back good memories and the buzz of fresh ideas over cool bit of awesome...

I want to use 20"x4" fat tires on my yet future trike I'm hoping to start building next spring, but I'm having problems finalizing parts for the front wheels. The question is, I'm seeking a very solid axle and turnbuckle (or kingpin), like on ATV's or small dune buggies. I can source the sway...

Here's a mockup of my present bike. I might do this as its much cheaper than buying a tandem to modify, and better turning radius and easier to store.

Here's the latest mock up,,, I like this one the best so far. I prefer more of a medium wheelbase for control and turning radius, but the medium long wheel base is next best thing. ;) Front=3" from smaller tire, 1" from recumbent position improvement = 4" front. Rear=1 inch closer to frame, plus...