Clutch 40 tooth W/clamshell

[crassius]

coaster brake isn't too bad of one doesn't use it, but on rough roads it can be hard to get pedal to bottom so one can stand on it a bit to avoid a butt pounding, and on uphill starts. it can be hard to get it in right place to start pedaling hard

 

[mrbg]

Ya my days of dirt bike riding are over, so the layout of a strandcruiser is more comfortable than the mountain bike layout. My 2nd bike I built was on a specialized w cruiser bars much lighter bike, but it broke at the seat post tube at MMnt after a year of daily commuting 30 mi.I've thought about building another on a 24" frame w 26" wheels if that would work.

 

[crassius]

there are both huffy & schwinn from china with very small 26" frames that have 7 speeds & real brakes

 

[mrbg]

Ya I'd probably be looking for a used bike, I'm kind of setup for cruiser bikes with the spare parts I have. I have a older Schwinn cruiser 5 speed that I was going to build but frame diameter is 15/16" and I'd have to do some work for motor mounts and I like having it for the times I want to just pedal. So the smaller mtn bike is just a thought.