build my own trike

I don't know if this will be of any help but have a look at this page:
http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/design.html

There are plenty of links there which might get you to what you're looking for.

HTH an good luck.

Hi,

You might also like to try http://www.ihpva.org/Builders/ for general building advice, and it might be worth having a look at this guys homepage for some homebuilt trike and bike info http://www.ihpva.org/people/tstrike/shelco/index.htm
Also, check out the homebuilders forum at www.bentrideronline.com click on the message board link, and then homebuilders.

Hope this helps.

hi
my name is hezi
i think i can help you
i have built some recumbents
and you can buy a trike here in israel
you can reach me at [email hidden]
yours hezi ismach
petah tikva israel

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Originally posted by Existentialfish

hello all

Let me introduce myself. I am a 34 year old man, I live on the top of a mountain. I weigh 250 pounds. and oh yeah, I have a problem with my left leg, no power to speak of.

hmmm... well yes, I still want to ride a bike.

I have a few questions and would love to have some feedback.

I grew up riding, I used to put together bikes, sometimes with brakes, sometimes without, I used to ride through NYC, 30-40 miles a day. I love biking.

Now on the other hand, I have a fairly cheap mountain bike, with a currie electric drive on it. It isnt really adequate for the serious hills, and my serious weight.

And oh yeah, I live in israel and I cant import a serious electric bike. Customs doesnt have a clue about electric vehicles and they wont let any into the country. 🙁

So... I am gonna build one.

I want to start with a tricycle base. It should be stable enougfh to put on the serious motor for the speed and power that I need. But I think i want to build one from scratch, can anyone direct me to any bicycle/tricycle design sites? or custom, non recumbant trikes?

Am I on the wrong board completely? 🙂

Peace and thank you