flevoracerMK
New Member
Hi folks, thought I'd contribute to the community with pics of my own T50 mod here in the UK.- The chain stays are extended (self made carbon extensions) and rely on an additional carbon shell and shrink tube (!) for structural integrity. I'm of normal height (6'4"), but have quite long legs.
- The seat stays are made of carbon tube and self-made carbon end pieces, glued together with 3M EC-3532 PU adhesive (and then again wrapped with some carbon)
- The seat is a copy of my seat from the Optima High Baron.
- There's a self-made carbon chainset guard in the front (required to attend local recumbent competitions, hopefully I can do that this year)
- There's also a self-made holder for a Ravemen PR600 light
- The front boom is self-made (several layers of carbon on a 3d printed mandril). It already broke during one of the crashes in winter and was cobbled together again, this time with thicker walls around the headset area.
- The two carbon clamps on the boom are also self-made. Used a 3d printed core and wrapped carbon around it, removed the core later.
- The 3t handlebar is a 46cm wide model, just enough to fit my legs in between
- The tires are Bontrager R4 classic 28mm. The wheelset is a cheap Chinese build, light enough and plenty stiff for the price.
- Shimano 105 is the groupset I had lying around at the time of the build. Might upgrade to Dura Ace DI2 later, might save a few grams. I'm not a fan of the long throw of the mechanic shifters, interfering with the legs.
- Still mounted are my winter lights (one long LED strip on the boom, two red LED strips on the rear, 5V battery/power bank under the seat). In winter mode I was using mud guards/fenders and 26" wheels with Conti SpeedContact tires.
- Mirror is from Zefal and quite crash-resistant...
- I use the bell on the left side all the time, what with the many horse riders and walkers on the quiet English country roads in my area
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