plans to build recumbent

fixiebob
fixiebob Posts: 222
edited October 2007 in Road general
I have been looking to build a faired recumbent, after looking at a few mostly very expensive i have decided to go whole hog and build my own.
I have seen plans on ebay for sale are they any good or is their any publications available.

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  • Cunobelin
    Cunobelin Posts: 11,792
    THe British Human Power Club has a booklet free to members called "So you want to build an HPV" - very good advice, there are also projects and details of designs in the newsletter.
    <b><i>He that buys land buys many stones.
    He that buys flesh buys many bones.
    He that buys eggs buys many shells,
    But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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  • fixiebob
    fixiebob Posts: 222
    Thanks i got details and will send of for booklet tommorow, usefull site.
  • Cunobelin
    Cunobelin Posts: 11,792
    You could also google "Coroplast"

    This is the ubiquitous material for DIY fairings in the US and even if you fancy something more "elegant" then this is a good cheap material to use for trials and prototypes.
    <b><i>He that buys land buys many stones.
    He that buys flesh buys many bones.
    He that buys eggs buys many shells,
    But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
    (Unattributed Trad.)

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