KCvale
In memory of KCvale 1959 - 2019
If you run a derailleur use KMC HL710 chain, it helps, and be sure to use the jump stop!
When in first gear the chain wants to jump off to the inside and trying to get it back out is a MAJOR PITA.
Forget using a Nuvinci hub, they won't take gas power, out the 6 Cadillac bikes that came with them, all died but one with a 48cc and and another on a electric died in short order.
Besides, you just don't need that many shift points with an engine!
Bicycle gearing shift points are designed for a humans wimpy leg power, on a 7-speed I skip-shift and just use the even numbered gears, heck an internal 3-speed is all you need though I have been using 5-speed SA's for a bit more flexibility but mostly because it accommodates a disc brake.
As for lacing a geared hub yourself Pfftt, you are putting engine power at the thing and I don't trust my work for such a crucial thing and just have my local bike shop professionally lace it up for $50.
That and of course the time it takes to do myself, I have better things to do with my time ;-}
When in first gear the chain wants to jump off to the inside and trying to get it back out is a MAJOR PITA.
Forget using a Nuvinci hub, they won't take gas power, out the 6 Cadillac bikes that came with them, all died but one with a 48cc and and another on a electric died in short order.
Besides, you just don't need that many shift points with an engine!
Bicycle gearing shift points are designed for a humans wimpy leg power, on a 7-speed I skip-shift and just use the even numbered gears, heck an internal 3-speed is all you need though I have been using 5-speed SA's for a bit more flexibility but mostly because it accommodates a disc brake.
As for lacing a geared hub yourself Pfftt, you are putting engine power at the thing and I don't trust my work for such a crucial thing and just have my local bike shop professionally lace it up for $50.
That and of course the time it takes to do myself, I have better things to do with my time ;-}