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andyinchville1
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HI All,
I am currently working with a engineering friend and a machine shop to
produce a 3 speed transmission for our engine powered bicycle for possible mass production later (if there is enough interest/demand)....
As part of this overall plan I was writing to see (via a quick polling of engine powered bike enthusiasts) what a functioning 3 speed tranny would be worth to you as an add on accessory to your engine powered bicycle.
The proposed kit would allow the engine to power the bicycle through 3 gears ...First gear for fast acceleration and slow speed use, mid gear for standard cruise and moderate hills, and 3 gear for flat out speed....The tranny would have an overrunning clutch that could allow the engine to "coast" down hills (no need to pull the clutch to avoid over revving the engine....they don't offer much compression braking anyways).
As a further benefit, the bike will still retain all of its normal pedaling gears minus one or 2 speeds depending on the bicycle..and pedal/ride like our current engine powered bikes.
The kit would allow for standard "bump" starting of the engine.
Thanks in advance for any and all input as to what you would be willing to pay for such a system should it become available in the future.
Andrew
I am currently working with a engineering friend and a machine shop to
produce a 3 speed transmission for our engine powered bicycle for possible mass production later (if there is enough interest/demand)....
As part of this overall plan I was writing to see (via a quick polling of engine powered bike enthusiasts) what a functioning 3 speed tranny would be worth to you as an add on accessory to your engine powered bicycle.
The proposed kit would allow the engine to power the bicycle through 3 gears ...First gear for fast acceleration and slow speed use, mid gear for standard cruise and moderate hills, and 3 gear for flat out speed....The tranny would have an overrunning clutch that could allow the engine to "coast" down hills (no need to pull the clutch to avoid over revving the engine....they don't offer much compression braking anyways).
As a further benefit, the bike will still retain all of its normal pedaling gears minus one or 2 speeds depending on the bicycle..and pedal/ride like our current engine powered bikes.
The kit would allow for standard "bump" starting of the engine.
Thanks in advance for any and all input as to what you would be willing to pay for such a system should it become available in the future.
Andrew