BIKEMOTORPARTS.COM...Anyone Using?

I've tried them, they're ok.

I liked it better when they were using extruded aluminum channel instead of the bent sheet steel.

Staton is better
 
I would like to get one because they have the freewheeling rollers and urethane rollers.
 
Right, but just to be clear they use one roller with a one-way bearing which is far from freewheeling in the sense of a rear hub freewheel or freehub. The down pressure is still felt as drag on the tire. The urethane roller is a fixed type also.

The only way to get true freewheel in a friction drive is to relieve the roller from the tire.
 
Replacing a Staton friction roller is labor-intensive, especially the 1.375" and 1.5" rollers. The spindles are larger than the 1.375" bearing holes. The bearings must be pressed off the roller while still in the housing. If not there's no way to remove the spindle. Ya just can't get to the bearings to remove them.

It costs me over $100 and three days to replace a Staton roller. UPS shipping also kills me.

I'm considering this kit or Dimension Edge for my next project, mainly for ease of changing spindles. 5+hp, 1.25" friction roller, 40mph at 12,155rpm.
 
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Right, but just to be clear they use one roller with a one-way bearing which is far from freewheeling in the sense of a rear hub freewheel or freehub. The down pressure is still felt as drag on the tire. The urethane roller is a fixed type also.

The only way to get true freewheel in a friction drive is to relieve the roller from the tire.

Of course but the roller is no longer turning the engine and who else does that but DE? At a higher price than GEBE at that. Very few are willing to go with DE at 600-700 bucks a pop for friction.

BMP does urethane or a freewheel roller for a tiny fraction the price of the next competitor.

Looks good to me, especially if someone already has an engine.
 
:unsure:It IS possible to create and build such a lever for less than $20.

This lever would engage and disengage the friction roller. It would fit this kit or Staton's.
 
Theres a thread here with a design for it. Another design includes two drive rollers with space in between the rollers for neutral. The design requires (i think) a top center mount engine, which solves my problem with friction drives, that big heavy thing hanging way off the side is ungodly looking and a stress on the bike frame.

I mention this because thats my next project and but hey if anyone wants to get a jump start on me ....feel welcome.
 
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If you do happen to fabricate it, please post pictures.

I've seen the design but no one has created one yet. It's not something simple and cheap to put together without skills and special tools.
 
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