Butch's EZM Recumbent

[Butch]

I just finished installing my EZM kit on a recumbent that I built over the winter. I had to wait for the weather to warm up here in Minnesota so I could get it painted. I like to pedal along with the motor so I made a 72t. chain ring out of .125 aluminum. I went for my first ride today and other than a minor belt tension adjustment it ran great. Did not open it up all the way but cruised at 30 MPH at about 6800 RPM. It's quite a bit quieter than the Grubee GB. It's gonna be a fun summer.

 

[sjackson]

That is sweet! Nice bike!

 

[ENO]

Hey Butch..ENO (Down Under)..Mean..You wouldnt want to hit a tree on a that..but I suppose you could woodchip the garden with mess it made..Original shape and design..bet you get the looks..See ya ENO

 

[bamabikeguy]

Hope you get someone to take a pic of you riding it, I'd really be interested in that.

 

[mabman]

Nice looking 'bent. That big ring is dinner sized for sure.

Try turning your recoil starter clockwise one click, it will be easier to pull from the seated position I imagine. It will make the 4 look funny however. I did this with my conventional mount and it works great! Took off the 4 sticker btw. Looks like a perfect place for a MB sticker, if I had one that is.....

Long term you might want to put a bracket from the back of the drive up to your rack somehow to stiffen it up?

 

[vegaspaddy]

NICE RIDE BUTCH

I bow down to those who can build bikes from scratch.... maybe one day!!!!!!

Yeap its going to be a fun summer in Minnesota,

safe travels VP

 

[Deleted member 7759]

I found it really nice. Very unique one!! Keep up the good work!!

 

[azbill]

nice job !!!
looks like it''ll be comfy and quick

 

[echotraveler]

that is an awsome build butch! that front sproket looks massive

 

[Quenton Guenther]

Hi Butch,

Nice, really nice.

Sure would like to post on the company website.

Have fun,