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Tw Bents parts or generic

Discussion in 'Maintenance and Repair' started by bruce.kirkland, Jul 30, 2017.  |  Print Topic

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  1. bruce.kirkland

    bruce.kirkland

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Detroit
    Ride:
    tw-bents artiface
    I bought my first bent this year. Only a few shops in the area. I ended up with a TW-Bents Artiface. I love the bike so far but I broke the spinner chain guard on my third ride. The guy at the bike shop was able to craft a replacement part for $10, not bad. However , given how easy it was to break I asked the shopt to order me a new one as a spare. That was 8 weeks ago! Is there a source for tw-bent parts or can I just replace the whole thing? I'd like metal wheels, not the plastic crap.
     
    bruce.kirkland, Jul 30, 2017
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  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    TWBentArtificeOrange.jpg
    TW-Bents Artifice​

    Are you referring to the chain idler? If so take a look at the TerraCycle idlers & chain management webpage, as they make some of the best idlers available and are very versatile in adapting their products to almost anything.

    I noticed you're in Michigan, so for what it's worth Jack's Bicycles & Fitness is listed as a dealer for TW-Bents.(per this page). I did finally turn up a Recumbent Bike page on their website here, but it looks to be mostly SUN products. :idunno:

    BTW, :welcome4: to the board! :heelclick:
     
    A.D., Jul 31, 2017
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  3. bruce.kirkland

    bruce.kirkland

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Detroit
    Ride:
    tw-bents artiface
    Wow , TerraCycle appears to be what I'm looking for! Sent them an email about the clamp on idler kit for a start. They also have lots of stuff I've struggled to find, LIKE A WATER BOTTLE RACK! I ended up hashing together some solutions that will probably get replaced now that I know where to go.
    Big thumbs up, thanks again
     
    bruce.kirkland, Jul 31, 2017
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  4. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    I replaced some of my idlers with TerraCycle idlers. I also replaced my handlebars with theirs because I liked a different style of handlebar than what came with the bents. They are very high quality. Haven't had a bit of problem out of them. Some are 10 years old.
     
    Rocketmantn, Aug 1, 2017
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