Recumbent Bicycle Plans

But in addition to some general photographs, web sites offering plans for recumbent bicycles should also incorporate a few detailed, close-up photographs too. I love to see close-ups of the frame construction, the wheel assemblies, the seat area and handlebars, at a minimum.

As well as photographs, I additionally like to see some general specifications at the same time -- and these specifications must be viewable and never having to purchase the plans. For instance, one important thing you will have to know may be the carrying capacity. There is no sense in purchasing a set of recumbent bicycle plans, for instance, only to discover out how the model/type of bicycle you intend to create won't support the weight of the individual who will be using it!

Also, if your plans for recumbent bicycles are for a juvenile bike (for children), I want to know whether or not those plans allow for the installation of an adjustable seat. The reason this will be significant is that with no adjustable seat, your son or daughter will soon outgrow their recumbent bike -- then what do you want to do with it?

Another thing that I try to find when I am purchasing recumbent bicycle plans is often a complete materials list -- and I actually do mean COMPLETE. Every single part -- every single piece of equipment that you will have to purchase (or make) for your bicycle -- needs to be clearly specified as an element of those recumbent bicycle plans. Why do you want materials listed? Well, the well known items reason is -- without them you won't manage to construct your bicycle.

Nevertheless the REAL reason behind needing that materials list is so that you can estimate your total expense of construction. In fact, if you're at a website which lists the types of materials required for constructing a bicycle in accordance with certain recumbent bicycle plans, you can take that materials list from the comfort of the website, visit your parts supplier and get a quote about the total cost for all those materials.