Rapidrob Member Local time 12:50 PM Joined Jul 16, 2012 Messages 29 Location Albuquerque Jul 20, 2012 #1 Would this bike be a good candidate to have a motor installed onto it? I strung in a 7-speed rear hub.Your input is appreciated.
Would this bike be a good candidate to have a motor installed onto it? I strung in a 7-speed rear hub.Your input is appreciated.
Greg58 Well-Known Member Local time 2:50 PM Joined Jun 3, 2012 Messages 1,304 Location Georgia Jul 21, 2012 #2 That's a good looking bike, it should make a nice Mb. Read the sticky about fenders.
wheelbender6 Well-Known Member Local time 1:50 PM Joined Nov 13, 2008 Messages 2,800 Location TX Jul 21, 2012 #3 The nexus rear hub is great, but I don't think you can attach a motor sprocker on it. Plan on using a jackshaft/shift kit that powers your pedal sprocket.
The nexus rear hub is great, but I don't think you can attach a motor sprocker on it. Plan on using a jackshaft/shift kit that powers your pedal sprocket.
Greg58 Well-Known Member Local time 2:50 PM Joined Jun 3, 2012 Messages 1,304 Location Georgia Jul 21, 2012 #4 Good call on the rear wheel, maybe he could use a sprocket adapter. Or he can use a single speed wheel and use the rag joint.
Good call on the rear wheel, maybe he could use a sprocket adapter. Or he can use a single speed wheel and use the rag joint.