Using the gears

[Deleted member 33342]

Why does no one attach their engines to the bikes gearing system. I can't see a reason as to why other than making the engine work slightly harder. Assuming your on the flat I see no reason as to why you wouldn't use them, even in climbing applications.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Why does no one attach their engines to the bikes gearing system. I can't see a reason as to why other than making the engine work slightly harder. Assuming your on the flat I see no reason as to why you wouldn't use them, even in climbing applications.

Do you mean like this?

I use a triple chainring shift kit to a 7 speed 34-13 freewheel. This gives me 9 human/engine driven sequential non redundant ratios

All shifting is done with the left hand.

Many others currently on here and many in past have used single chainring shift kits.

 

[Karl Snarl]

I don't hook my motor up at all. I just like to rev it really hard and make people think I'm going fast. Saves a lot of gas too.

 

[Chainlube]

Why does no one attach their engines to the bikes gearing system. I can't see a reason as to why other than making the engine work slightly harder. Assuming your on the flat I see no reason as to why you wouldn't use them, even in climbing applications.

Sure, everyone does it. But get them before they're gone for good.

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