New Staton Options -- BIMOTO

[kerf]

I called David Staton yesterday about 3 pm, to order some parts to overhaul my chain drive. By 4:30 pm, I had a UPS tracking number in my email. Talk about service but that's not on topic. While I talked to David, he called my attention to a new product on his web site, that runs engine power through the dérailleur gears.

http://www.staton-inc.com/Results1.asp?Category=55

He also told me that he is working on a similar setup for his outside drive gearbox, that drives a freewheel on the left side of the pedal crank. He said he would forward info as soon as he has it ready. Sounds very interesting!

 

[Mountainman]

yes I saw those around some where else
nice setup to say the least
is this a new product that he's making or getting from some where ?

a lot of new good motor bike things been showing up lately

MM

 

[mlcorson]

BIMOTO kit. This looks SWEET!

Just saw this BIMOTO kit posted on Staton-inc.com site. Looks like a definite player in the crank driven arena. Of course, I want one! Anyone have experience with BIMOTO?
http://www.staton-inc.com/Details.asp?ProductID=3428
-Mike

 

[Happy Valley]

Interesting setup. Listed for 54mm clutch assemblies though.
Anyone speak Polish?
http://www.bimoto.pl/
Looks like they have a small output electric drive also.

 

[kerf]

I would think he's a vendor on that specific item but it's his plans to create a version for the Staton gearbox that intrigues me. The rear dérailleur - engine drive setup is gaining popularity and would add much versatility to any bike. My two speed setup is great, 90% of the time, I'm in top gear but on a long steep hill, dropping from 18.71/1 to 23.08/1 is nice.

 

[mlcorson]

Next build for me. I like the set up. Maybe next summer.
-Mike

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Just saw this BIMOTO kit posted on Staton-inc.com site. Looks like a definite player in the crank driven arena. Of course, I want one! Anyone have experience with BIMOTO?
http://www.staton-inc.com/Details.asp?ProductID=3428
-Mike

limited engine choices and power due to using a 54mm clutch

not going to sell very many of those at $1000

Bimoto made very nice motorcycles, Italian
they may not still be in business and its probably a different company

 

[Happy Valley]

Bimoto made very nice motorcycles, Italian
they may not still be in business and its probably a different company

Bimota. Different company, still made and imported.
http://www.bimota.it/
http://www.bimotaamerica.com/

I translated the pl site and the complete setup with the bike, GX25 and drive assembly is 3950 Polish zloty = $1338 US at today's exchange.

 

[fsprandy]

Too much money and too little information.

 

[kerf]

I agree but that's not what I'm excited about. I'm looking at a Staton produced, freewheel crank / chain ring set that has an additional freewheel on the left side to receive input from the Staton O/S drive gear box. That makes a six speed rack mount on my full suspension with my R460. Supposed to be in the works, let everyone know when I hear something.