LPisGood
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Does anybody make custom rear axles? Non-quick-release, and at least 3/8" in diameter? Here's my story - don't feel obligated to read if you know the answer to my Q...thanks:
Unfortunately I've been in possession of this lovely engine for a few weeks now...and still don't have it attached to any bike.
First off, GEBE sent me the wrong size drive ring. So I had the luxury of waiting till they shipped me the right one. Then once I had the correct one, I discovered that the rear axle on my Marin mountain bike was too short to attach the mount. So I brought it to a bike shop, they ordered a 185mm axle. Then I discovered that the frame doesn't permit the mount to be installed at all - it's shaped in such a way that the mount cannot stand vertically, and because of which, the second brace cannot reach the rear of the frame. This was aggravating because I was informed by GEBE that it would fit my frame BEFORE I BOUGHT AND ORDERED IT.
So, I decided that I need a new bike anyway...I'll go for a Marin Coast Trail - nice ride, and it doesn't break the bank. So I have the bike store put a new 185mm rear axle to replace the quick release. Unfortunately, the axle is too short for this bike because the frame is slightly thicker...so there is not enough room to mount the brace again!
Blargh!!!
Does anybody make custom rear axles? Non-quick-release, and at least 3/8" in diameter? Or an alternative solution? I'm already considering returning the engine, so please don't suggest that.
Thanks,
Currently motorless biker
Unfortunately I've been in possession of this lovely engine for a few weeks now...and still don't have it attached to any bike.
First off, GEBE sent me the wrong size drive ring. So I had the luxury of waiting till they shipped me the right one. Then once I had the correct one, I discovered that the rear axle on my Marin mountain bike was too short to attach the mount. So I brought it to a bike shop, they ordered a 185mm axle. Then I discovered that the frame doesn't permit the mount to be installed at all - it's shaped in such a way that the mount cannot stand vertically, and because of which, the second brace cannot reach the rear of the frame. This was aggravating because I was informed by GEBE that it would fit my frame BEFORE I BOUGHT AND ORDERED IT.
So, I decided that I need a new bike anyway...I'll go for a Marin Coast Trail - nice ride, and it doesn't break the bank. So I have the bike store put a new 185mm rear axle to replace the quick release. Unfortunately, the axle is too short for this bike because the frame is slightly thicker...so there is not enough room to mount the brace again!
Blargh!!!
Does anybody make custom rear axles? Non-quick-release, and at least 3/8" in diameter? Or an alternative solution? I'm already considering returning the engine, so please don't suggest that.
Thanks,
Currently motorless biker