lowracer
Member
colin,
I like using 26" MTB wheels as drive wheels. I use a pocketbike engine on two of my MB's both geared around 16:1 & can max out at 50+ mph. I dont think pocketbikes using their small diameter wheels achieve an optimum gear ratio & speeds are lower. My MB, when kept in the 30-40 mph range gets between 130-150 mpg's. The v-belt drive in my opinion is very clean, efficient & lightweight.
-Lowracer-
I like using 26" MTB wheels as drive wheels. I use a pocketbike engine on two of my MB's both geared around 16:1 & can max out at 50+ mph. I dont think pocketbikes using their small diameter wheels achieve an optimum gear ratio & speeds are lower. My MB, when kept in the 30-40 mph range gets between 130-150 mpg's. The v-belt drive in my opinion is very clean, efficient & lightweight.
-Lowracer-