3 Speed Internal Hub Autoshift

[Sidewinder Jerry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGDGIIdn--s&feature=youtube_gdata_player

As you can see my LandRider bike has no problems shifting under full power. I'm sure the Kilduff system would work just as good.

 

[bigoilbob]

Hello LR;

Certainly agree with you on your current setup. Anyone watching your U tube can see how well that works. But it seems to me that a derailleur/chain tensioner system provides for natural, smooth, shift changes. As long as you can drag your chain back and forth their wouldn't be any big shocks. Just the small snap of the leading chain link (the last free link in tension) moving to the new sprocket. I don't see how an IGH could shift so smoothly under constant, hard chain pull. But this might just be my ignorance of detailed IGH operation.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Before I made any videos, I'd say that I've been riding my bike for over two years in post and treads. Almost always someone would post my set up wouldn't work shifting under load and I was going to have problems. Obviously they missed the part where I said I've been riding the bike for over two years.

I know of several people who've used internal hubs. But using a motorized autoshift IGH system would be something totally new. With new things its a gamble if it works. Most places state you must have an automatic transmission. This means no manual clutching or manual gear shifting. With these autoshift systems you'll have multiple gears but still be legal.

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

Before I made any videos, I'd say that I've been riding my bike for over two years in post and treads. Almost always someone would post my set up wouldn't work shifting under load and I was going to have problems. Obviously they missed the part where I said I've been riding the bike for over two years.

I know of several people who've used internal hubs. But using a motorized autoshift IGH system would be something totally new. With new things its a gamble if it works. Most places state you must have an automatic transmission. This means no manual clutching or manual gear shifting. With these autoshift systems you'll have multiple gears but still be legal.

Nice video, Jerry. Great setup! Just one thing. You need more protection! A fall @ 28mph will result in major road rash to your bare arms and a collapsed bike helmet. A fall going downhill @ 45mph would be horrific. Just saying for your own protection. I ride 6 miles to work, using motorcycle helmet, dirtbike chest protector, knee/shin guards, elbow/forearm guards, dirt bike gloves and Red Wing work boots. Top speed on the ride is 33mph, but usually riding @ 20mph. Be safe, Jerry. Nice bike with cool autoshifter!