ollicat
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I ordered a Tanaka PF4000 axle mount kit from Staton Inc today. I have a RANS recumbent that I am dying to try it on. Specifically, I want something that will get me going from a stop. That bike is great once you hit about 10 - 12 mph but getting started is so hard. I weave around trying to get going and it can get quite embarrassing. And if starting is going to mean going up a hill, I will get out and walk it to the top. So hopefully, this axle mount will have more torque on the low end than the GEBE system I have on right now. I love the GEBE system and will transfer to my Townie.
I will let you know how the install and run goes. But don't wait to impatiently, it will probably take me a month or so to find time to do all of this. I travel a lot for business and then when home, 3 little kids and a honey do list that is a mile long.
If I hate the axle mount, then I will sell the mount minus the engine and buy another GEBE and attach the Tanaka to it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I will let you know how the install and run goes. But don't wait to impatiently, it will probably take me a month or so to find time to do all of this. I travel a lot for business and then when home, 3 little kids and a honey do list that is a mile long.
If I hate the axle mount, then I will sell the mount minus the engine and buy another GEBE and attach the Tanaka to it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.