Newbie recumbent question

[atombikes]

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

 

[BoltsMissing]

Welcome to MBc

If you go through the Gallery forum, take a look at other builds to get a few ideas.
There ae rear mounted engines there to.



All the best

BoltsM.

 

[Alaskavan]

Welcome to MBc. Nice bike, Ed. Good work. I doubt you will find any easy way to fit an HT on that frame. You'll probably need to go Rack Mount.