Anyone have info on the Staton 7 Speed shift kit?

[shawndellysse]

http://www.staton-inc.com/store/pro...he_OUTSIDE_Gear_Chain_Drive_Kits-1000-15.html

I'm researching my next MB build. I've decided upon EH035 Outside chain driven kit [1], but, as with my previous HT66cc build, I want more than one gear.

Anyone have any experience with the above 7-speed shift kit?


[1]: http://www.staton-inc.com/store/pro..._cc_Four_Cycle_Outside_24_oz_tank-401-15.html

 

[katoomer]

Oh, I have purchased one but because I am working so hard, and I have several bike engine kits, I have not had the time to assemble this one yet.

I am very impressed with the stanton outside drive single speed that I have been using the past year. I do see the need for the gears. I have it on a tandem pulling alot of weight. Pulling a bike trailer at the same time loaded down. In city traffic I would like to have standing start capability. I think the low gears will give me that.

I purchased the Nu vinci kit also and would like to eventually compare that transmission to the stanton 7 speed. The Nu Vinci is not warrented for motorized bikes so maybe they feel its not up to the task ? At least from an abusive drivers. I will begin assembling the Nu Vinci in about 2 weeks.

If you order the 7 speed with the gear box together they might already be mated. Mine was ordered later and I will have to have the holes drilled and tapped in the gear box.

Be sure to let us hear your experiance with it.

 

[sparky]

katoomer,

Please tell us your thoughts on the comparison between the Nuvinci and 7-speed shift kit.

I purchased the Nuvinci hub by itself for $229 and am wondering what type of gearbox I should use with it. Those $20 reverse 5:1 gearboxes seem like a good idea to me. I've just gotta figure out a way to put a freewheel on instead of a fixed sprocket...

I'm in no hurry to put it together, but I always like comparisons.