Almost two decades ago I went to what has become my favorite bike shop and happened upon a recumbent bicycle for the first time. I loved the idea and wanted one but the budget was quite small so I figured I would make one since I heard people did that kind of thing.
A couple of huffymurraypacifics later I came up with this. The front end was a BMX headtube-to-bottombracket assembly - since I couldn't weld, a muffler clamp and a couple of screws held it together.
Aluminum backpack frame and plywood seat.
Muffler clamp and front steering linkage
under seat steering.
The only thing I bought was the handlebar.
It was fun to ride and it worked out well for a summer project and a test of my limited fabrication skills. My budget has expanded and I have learned to braze and weld but I still look back to this bike with fond memories.
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