Molotov256
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Retromike3: After all was said and done I wound up spending more money on the wheel than on the engine.It took a shimano disk brake hub and a set of spokes and a eight speed cassette and a good rim.
Yeah, the Kings Sales and Service sprockets and mounts look bulletproof, and the Manic Mechanic Clamshell mounts are spot on as well. The catch for myself (and I'd assume a lot of other shade tree motorbikers) is the price - not only is the sprocket and mount a little pricey, but they also require specific wheels, some of which are pretty expensive. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying these high-end sprockets and mounts are OVER-priced, but not everybody with a MB has the money or inclination to spring for top of the line accessories.
I have a Manic Mechanic mount on one of my bikes, and it works AWESOME. Super easy to install, and rock solid ever since I put it on. At $50 now from Pirate Cycles, the price is getting VERY reasonable, but finding a wheel that works within the narrow tolerances is challenging. I got lucky and was able to trade some parts with a friend for a MODUS hub wheel. If not for him, the clamshell mount wouldn't have been such a viable option.
What's drawing me to this Pineapple mount one is that it'll work on most any 26" wheel. That's good news for people like me who build MB's out of spare parts and bikes from yard sales. Even if it strains the spokes to some extent, it can't be any worse than a properly installed ragmount, can it?