trying to build a tricycle
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bamabikeguy
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Hey guys,
I tried searching, followed the links on this thread....
An older guy, (200 lbs) was referred by my bike shop, wants to motorized a single speed Schwinn Trike, the one that sells new for about $250.
I know Staton would be the best setup, when I checked that link vegas posted above, I see two frames (one says Trailmaster, the other is unnamed with a Mitsubishi), but there is huge discrepancy on the prices.
Can somebody point me to the thread I'm looking for?? Looking for something with the 33 cc or 35 cc type setup.
Appreciate it!
I tried searching, followed the links on this thread....
An older guy, (200 lbs) was referred by my bike shop, wants to motorized a single speed Schwinn Trike, the one that sells new for about $250.
I know Staton would be the best setup, when I checked that link vegas posted above, I see two frames (one says Trailmaster, the other is unnamed with a Mitsubishi), but there is huge discrepancy on the prices.
Can somebody point me to the thread I'm looking for?? Looking for something with the 33 cc or 35 cc type setup.
Appreciate it!
bamabikeguy
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http://www.staton-inc.com/Details.asp?ProductID=2920
I hope someone who has built one of these will point me to a thread of experiences....but reading the specs on the Staton site, when I call the fella back tomorrow, am I correct that the MAIN requirement is having a 5/8" axle?
Isn't that the standard size? (I've built some Worksman PAV's, those axles seem to be bigger, if I remember correctly.)
Not having his Schwinn trike handy, it would be good to know if that 5/8" is pretty much 99% guaranteed, or if 5/8" is what most sprocket inside dimensions are.
I hope someone who has built one of these will point me to a thread of experiences....but reading the specs on the Staton site, when I call the fella back tomorrow, am I correct that the MAIN requirement is having a 5/8" axle?
Isn't that the standard size? (I've built some Worksman PAV's, those axles seem to be bigger, if I remember correctly.)
Not having his Schwinn trike handy, it would be good to know if that 5/8" is pretty much 99% guaranteed, or if 5/8" is what most sprocket inside dimensions are.
Youngbird
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Schwinn trike axles are 5/8" Workmans come in either 15mm or 17mm depending on the model or size axle you order.
bamabikeguy
Active Member
Thanks YB !
I remember it took a socket over an inch to get those Worksman wheels off !
So, I think I can tell the guy that the only special item he'll need is a chain cutter, or a drimel, to get that chain tension/masterlink correct.
bamabikeguy
Active Member
Sprocket 5/8 inch ID 410H Machined 1/2 thick Gearbox, 13 to 17 teeth
Final questions before I call the guy- he's not interested in speed, so the 13 tooth gear would be the best for torque/hill climbing, correct?
http://www.staton-inc.com/Details.asp?ProductID=2920
and Staton mentions two chains, and the fuel tank as a separate item. Which makes me wonder, why?
Chain 410H Silver Nickel, 1/2 x 1/8 , 98 Links.
Chain 415H KMC EXTREME 1/2 x 3/16, 98 Links
Final questions before I call the guy- he's not interested in speed, so the 13 tooth gear would be the best for torque/hill climbing, correct?
http://www.staton-inc.com/Details.asp?ProductID=2920
and Staton mentions two chains, and the fuel tank as a separate item. Which makes me wonder, why?
Chain 410H Silver Nickel, 1/2 x 1/8 , 98 Links.
Chain 415H KMC EXTREME 1/2 x 3/16, 98 Links
Devil's Advocate
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I was going to make a similar thread but decided to search first to see if anyone else had asked this question. I would like to build a trike as well, out of a Gomier pushbike.
Gomier already make an electric version of this bike, so it would lend itself well to being motorized. My concern was how to drive the rear wheel, I thought I could just adapt a standard single wheel kit to it, but after reading this thread, it looks a bit more involved.
Gomier already make an electric version of this bike, so it would lend itself well to being motorized. My concern was how to drive the rear wheel, I thought I could just adapt a standard single wheel kit to it, but after reading this thread, it looks a bit more involved.
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