friction roller idea - cheap easy replacement

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Here's mine. This is before I took the rough edge off the outside - has probably 100 miles on it at that point - now has 250 - NO sign of wear on my tire and the roller is holding out really well. :D
 

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I like the wood roller idea - different species may provide different rates of friction - I would think 5 quarter or 1 1/2" thick would work best. You could probably make one of hardwood and if you had a hobby lathe or full size lathe do some cross hatching or knurling for traction.
Or... make a wood one as described above and dunk it in a jar of that rubberized coating you use for pliars handles - let dry - re drill hole washers on both sides and bingo.
 
I'd like to know how you guy's are making out with the "weed eater and chainsaw motors". I've heard alot of guy's in the past complain about these motors wearing out because of the bearings in the end.
 
You will want a good Motor. I've been riding kits from this guy www.bikemotor.com for almost 20 years. His design is different then all the rest and he has been around longer then all these other guys.

As far as the steel thing goes its tougher on the wheels then the wood or what I use, eurethane. Tried steel back in 92[?]:cry: I think. I have a stone wheel that I use in wet weather, mud, etc that keeps it running like dry weather. Its a little tough on the tires but I am never stranded and with his system can change to it from a regular roller in about 2 minites.

His kits are not cheap Chinese quality but still made here in Montana so they will cost more then a happy time but they don't require special spokes etc so they don't cost more then the other non chinese.
 
I agree - the sandpaper roller idea looks good -as for mounting - most have a rubber core that a metal shaft goes thru - then when you tignten the nut on the shaft the rubber compresses/expands and holds the sandpaper on - Im thinking the rubber core might work good without the sandpaper ?
Less wear on your tire !
 
To those who are inexperienced or just don't know,,, the majority of tire wear by a friction drive,, is the RIDERS fault !!
 
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