markjs
Well-Known Member
I'm looking for a 26" wheel with a 3 speed internally geared hub, for $100 or less. Is that just lunacy on my part? Perhaps a used wheel?
Just was thinking if I ever built a jackshaft/geared bike that this would be the way to go.
Seems a waste using multispeed bikes to motorize, cuz I find I set the gearing to right where it has to be to "pedal assist" the engine on steep hills or hills you can't get a head start on, and just leave it there.
The only reason I've used multispeeds is they're easier to get and I don't want anything to do with a coaster brake on a motorized bike.
Especially my 49cc is a waste, it has those weird oval sprockets, but it was a REALLY nice riding bike before the engine. I mean it rides fine now, but those nice riding gears and sprockets are going to waste now.
My only pedal bike is geared TERRIBLY and is not fun to ride...
Just was thinking if I ever built a jackshaft/geared bike that this would be the way to go.
Seems a waste using multispeed bikes to motorize, cuz I find I set the gearing to right where it has to be to "pedal assist" the engine on steep hills or hills you can't get a head start on, and just leave it there.
The only reason I've used multispeeds is they're easier to get and I don't want anything to do with a coaster brake on a motorized bike.
Especially my 49cc is a waste, it has those weird oval sprockets, but it was a REALLY nice riding bike before the engine. I mean it rides fine now, but those nice riding gears and sprockets are going to waste now.
My only pedal bike is geared TERRIBLY and is not fun to ride...
