The booklet 'So You Want to Build an HPV', is back in stock!! 

The booklet 'So You Want to Build an HPV' was first published by the BHPC in 1985 and became the inspiring bible for HPV home builders. Over the years this booklet became dated in both supplier data and on HPV design as designs continue changing rapidly.

The totally revised 2004 third edition has 50 pages covering vehicle layout, design, aerodynamics, fairings, where to get the bits and many other sections. (see contents details below) .

The booklet is not a set of plans, but an encyclopædia of information to assist and inspire the potential home builder so that they can design and build a successful vehicle with the minimum of mistakes.  

For those who are interested in HPV's but have had second thoughts about their ability to build a machine it is still of interest for the technical data alone and details performance testing methods that apply to any type of bicycle or tricycle. Additionally a list of the main UK manufacturers and the major suppliers is included.

So What's in it??

1. Introduction to the HPV Movement and History
2. About the British Human Power Club
3. Vehicle Layout
   Parameters & Possibilities
4. Considerations For Absolute Beginners
   Human Power, Rider Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Mechanical Efficiency, Inertia, Air Resistance
5. Design
   Purpose, Drawing, Human Shape, Models, Weight Distribution, Space Considerations, Rider Sizes, Steering, Wheel Sizes, Trike Considerations, Bike Stability, Drive Mechanisms, Suspension
6. Construction
   Types, Chassis, Fairings, Mould Making, Skills, Tips, Examples
7. Where To Get It
   Raw Materials: Metals, Composites, Foams, Fabrics, Springy Thingies
   Cycle Parts: Wheels, Hubs, Chainrings, Brakes, Cables, Nuts/Bolts
   Proprietary Parts: Bearings, Fasteners, Track Rods, Transparent Materials
   Services: Frame Building, Moulding, Casting
8. Trying It Out
   Racing, Practical Vehicle Competitions, Touring, Tests
9. Pitfalls and Perils!
10. Appendix A. Bibliography
    Magazines, Reports, Internet, Books
11. Appendix B. Notes for Electrically-Assisted Vehicles
12. Appendix C. So You Want To Buy An HPV
    UK Manufacturers & Suppliers
13. Appendix D. 1/5 Scale Ergonome

Ordering Information

Send for your copy from:

Nick Marshall
29 Chevening Road
London
SE10 0LB

Sterling Cheques (checks) should be made out to the B.H.P.C.

Price ­  as of November 1, 2005 ­ £6  to the uk,  £7.50 for the rest of the world.  Price includes post and packing

Overseas purchasers please send UK Sterling cash or the equivalent amount in US Dollar bills  (as cheques or Postal Orders drawn on foreign banks cannot be cashed by the Club)