atombikes
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Hi All,
I have a homebuilt mid wheelbase recumbent that I am just finishing. I plan on using this bike for a 15 mile one way hilly commute.
Here is a pic of the bike:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/atombikes/SFe5yGCqOgI/AAAAAAAAADQ/vyKcBZFyMWc/s800/quickbike.JPG
In it's current config the bike has 35 speeds due to the mid-drive, so it has a pretty wide gear inch range already. But I'm thinking I might like to add an engine to assist on the commute.
I am totally clueless regarding these gas engines. Do the Happy Time engines require a pull start? Any ideas on how I could mount one of these engines to this frame? I want to do a chain drive.
Another question: Would it be possible to mount a custom gear cog on the rear hub disc brake mounting holes? How does everyone mount the gear on the rear wheel hub?
Thanks , Ed
http://www.geocities.com/atombikes
I have a homebuilt mid wheelbase recumbent that I am just finishing. I plan on using this bike for a 15 mile one way hilly commute.
Here is a pic of the bike:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/atombikes/SFe5yGCqOgI/AAAAAAAAADQ/vyKcBZFyMWc/s800/quickbike.JPG
In it's current config the bike has 35 speeds due to the mid-drive, so it has a pretty wide gear inch range already. But I'm thinking I might like to add an engine to assist on the commute.
I am totally clueless regarding these gas engines. Do the Happy Time engines require a pull start? Any ideas on how I could mount one of these engines to this frame? I want to do a chain drive.
Another question: Would it be possible to mount a custom gear cog on the rear hub disc brake mounting holes? How does everyone mount the gear on the rear wheel hub?
Thanks , Ed
http://www.geocities.com/atombikes