kb2qqm
02-09-06, 12:00 PM
Has anyone built one of these..
http://dutchbikes.nl/bodies_uk/frame_dutch.htm
Comments please.
Greg :rolleyes:
http://dutchbikes.nl/bodies_uk/frame_dutch.htm
Comments please.
Greg :rolleyes:
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dslee30
02-09-06, 12:36 PM
After checking out their site, they do not mail product to USA. Do not want to deal with US legal system.
atombikes
02-09-06, 01:04 PM
After checking out their site, they do not mail product to USA. Do not want to deal with US legal system.
That's a shame. I wonder what they mean by "cannot afford your legal system"? :) :rolleyes:
That's a shame. I wonder what they mean by "cannot afford your legal system"? :) :rolleyes:
BlazingPedals
02-09-06, 01:48 PM
They probably just don't want to negotiate the maze of import laws and policies. OTOH, how much market is there for an ugly 48.5 pound recumbent built from a kit?
jeff-o
02-09-06, 01:50 PM
They have the plans on the site, for free. So if you're good with your hands, and have a metal fab shop, you could still build it.
Maybe they're afraid of getting sued if someone gets hurt riding one of their bikes?
Maybe they're afraid of getting sued if someone gets hurt riding one of their bikes?
atombikes
02-09-06, 03:07 PM
[QUOTE=jeff-o]They have the plans on the site, for free. So if you're good with your hands, and have a metal fab shop, you could still build it.QUOTE]
I see the assembly instructions, but certainly do not see any instructions to fabricate the frame or individual parts? Am I not looking in the right place?
I see the assembly instructions, but certainly do not see any instructions to fabricate the frame or individual parts? Am I not looking in the right place?
atombikes
02-09-06, 03:08 PM
OTOH, how much market is there for an ugly 48.5 pound recumbent built from a kit?
That's funny; but you're right, that's extremely heavy (and I hadn't noticed the weight spec)! That rectangular tube is killing the weight of the bike.
That's funny; but you're right, that's extremely heavy (and I hadn't noticed the weight spec)! That rectangular tube is killing the weight of the bike.
squeaker
02-10-06, 04:03 AM
That's funny; but you're right, that's extremely heavy (and I hadn't noticed the weight spec)! That rectangular tube is killing the weight of the bike.Yes, 5kg for the frame is on the heavy side. However if you lived in a relatively flat country, and wanted a comfortable bike (an alternative to the common European upright city bike), but had little cash (but plenty of time), then it gives you the chance to 'roll your own' using re-cycled bits, with all the serious fabrication work (frame, forks, moulded seat pan etc.) done for you.
I'd looked at as a low cost entry route to bentdom, but unless you stick to the 100% recycled bits it starts getting expensive, and in the end I decided not to compromise (so much). From the owner comments on site, it looks like one could have a lot of fun building one though (all those trips to the junkyard etc.): depends on what turns you on ;)
Dutchbikes do sell some useful bits on their site too (shorter cranks, big chainwheels, seat foam etc.).
I'd looked at as a low cost entry route to bentdom, but unless you stick to the 100% recycled bits it starts getting expensive, and in the end I decided not to compromise (so much). From the owner comments on site, it looks like one could have a lot of fun building one though (all those trips to the junkyard etc.): depends on what turns you on ;)
Dutchbikes do sell some useful bits on their site too (shorter cranks, big chainwheels, seat foam etc.).
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