What sprocket do I use on a Worksman wheel

[mason_man]

It looks like Wrench already figured that one out

Actually, it was Brian.

 

[klinde]

Actually, it was Brian.

Cool!

 

[Wrench]

The Worcksman wheels I have did not come with sprockets. I have sheaves.

My Worksman wheel came with a 22t freewheel, Whizzer also put a 22t freewheel on
The freewheel is for the pedal chaining. The sheeve is for belt drive

I put a White Industries 22t Freewheel on my Worksman Wheel

However you mount the rear sheeve the Idea is to get it perfectly centered on the wheel
When using the Worksman drum brake freewheel and the modern Whizzer sheeve mounting brackets,
1 spoke notch won't line up and you'll have to make another notch on the brackets

Tip make the notch with a grinder or round file


Yes I've got the rear sheeve mounting figured out as best I can without the factory mounting tool
I guess you must of seen a thread or post I made about it

Basically after you've mounted the rear sheeve on the rear wheel as centered as you can with measurements
Mount wheel on bike with rear belt off - Using a Run Out Tool -
By loosening and tightening one bracket at a time where needed - tap the sheeve with a rubber mallet to align it.
Put the rear belt on and spin the rear wheel or start the bike, the clutch arm shouldn't bounce, you know the sheeve is perfectly centered
Perfection can be hard to achieve, 1/8" clutch arm bounce is acceptable.

 

[Risk Man]

Build a simple centering jig for getting the Sheave centered.

 

[Wrench]

Build a simple centering jig for getting the Sheave centered.


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That's a great tip I can't believe I didn't think of using a stick
I used a cutout cardboard circle once and I've just measured too,
but I still had to fine tune the sheave using a simple homemade runout tool
"chopstick taped to the frame"

It will show any differences that couldn't be solved with a centering jig
A bouncing clutch arm is also an indicator that the sheave isn't centered true

Check sheave runout for true with belt off and on
If runout is alot , loosening brackets will be required
If runout is within 1/8" Without loosening any brackets, the belt groove can be persuaded by hitting the ID or OD with a rubber mallet

 

[Wrench]

While the bike will run with a rear sheave that not centered properly
F&R belts are dependent on each other for proper tension thru the clutch tension spring
When the rear sheave is not centered properly it affects the F&R belts tension
Uneven forces are put on the crankshaft and other components which in turn can lead to costly repairs down the road

Spend the time and get that rear sheave as centered as best as you can