Happy Valley
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Maybe because they come in 16" or 17" sizes and need a moped wheel that won't serve on most bicycles.
Why didn't I do this sooner?????
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Maybe because they come in 16" or 17" sizes and need a moped wheel that won't serve on most bicycles.
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I know, the 16" moped tire will fit the 20" bicycle rim.
That is why I said the GEBE kit won't work.
They don't make a setup for 20" bicycle wheels. (same as 16" moped wheels)
A lot of us old dudes like 20" motored bikes.
Being able to use moped tires is just one reason.
That is why I said the GEBE kit won't work.
They don't make a setup for 20" bicycle wheels. (same as 16" moped wheels)
A lot of us old dudes like 20" motored bikes.
Being able to use moped tires is just one reason.
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Yeah, I only know of bicycle tires that size.
I wish Thatperson the best !
Any problem with a GEBE kit will get answered on this forum.
Here is how to fix it with superglue.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=19145
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=18928
Most problems with the GEBE kit seem to have something to do with supergluing.
I wish Thatperson the best !
Any problem with a GEBE kit will get answered on this forum.
Here is how to fix it with superglue.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=19145
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=18928
Most problems with the GEBE kit seem to have something to do with supergluing.
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Happy Valley
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You know something moondog, I didn't think so earlier but now it sure seems you are going out of your way to be a jerk.
I'm not sure what pleasure you get out of raining on someone's parade but just remember friction drives suck in the rain.
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Would you not want Thatperson to know about the superglue trick ?
Your welcome !
Edit: that made in china grooved 1 1/2 inch roller on the china kit does real well in the rain.
in china they ride in the rain more so they made a roller that does not slip in the rain ?
the quality of them suggests the kits that show up here are their leftover throwaways ? I bet most are sold in china.
it is not knurled but groooved side to side.
Your welcome !
Your welcome !
Edit: that made in china grooved 1 1/2 inch roller on the china kit does real well in the rain.
in china they ride in the rain more so they made a roller that does not slip in the rain ?
the quality of them suggests the kits that show up here are their leftover throwaways ? I bet most are sold in china.
it is not knurled but groooved side to side.
Your welcome !
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SimpleSimon
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I really don't know squat about friction drives or GEBE kits, honestly. I do know one guy who has a friction drive setup on his bike, and gets his rollers for about $.25 each and a few minutes work. He swears they work just fine in the rain.
He goes to Goodwill and buys old hard maple rolling pins. Takes them home, pulls the handles off, sticks the rolling pin in a jig he made for his table saw, and cuts 1/4" deep kerfs down their length with about 1/8" thick ribs between them, then saws them into 3" long sections - typically gets 3 per pin. Then he presses a T-nut in each end, and threads his shaft through them.
Sure, they wear pretty quickly - but they only cost a quarter and 10 minutes work to make, maybe 5 minutes to change out.
He goes to Goodwill and buys old hard maple rolling pins. Takes them home, pulls the handles off, sticks the rolling pin in a jig he made for his table saw, and cuts 1/4" deep kerfs down their length with about 1/8" thick ribs between them, then saws them into 3" long sections - typically gets 3 per pin. Then he presses a T-nut in each end, and threads his shaft through them.
Sure, they wear pretty quickly - but they only cost a quarter and 10 minutes work to make, maybe 5 minutes to change out.
Happy Valley
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I'm sure the OP is his own man, knows what he likes and has done his own due diligence. It used to be okay on this board for someone to have their preferences and own them without being hijacked.
Can't really feature why you're continuing to stir the pot here.
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hi moondog since you seem to be such a specialist at putting done the GEBE,
lets see the pics of the kit that has failed you so badly... otherwise take your smart arse comments elsewhere !!!!!, you my man are one of the reasons the younger generations don't respect there elders !!!!!
lets see the pics of the kit that has failed you so badly... otherwise take your smart arse comments elsewhere !!!!!, you my man are one of the reasons the younger generations don't respect there elders !!!!!
vegaspaddy
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Well it looks like the flogging will come to an end, and everything will be rosie again.....
JUST REMEMBER THATSPERSON, ENJOY YOUR RIDE AND KEEP ON SMILING !!!!!!!!!!
JUST REMEMBER THATSPERSON, ENJOY YOUR RIDE AND KEEP ON SMILING !!!!!!!!!!
