Electric bike power

[johnrobholmes]

Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

This may be a silly idea but if gearing down enough is an issue why not just use 2 chains. It has been done on some mountain bikes. So have a chain coming off the motor going to another chain which goes to the back wheel. It would make changing gear ratios easier and cheaper.

That is what MetalMan and myself are doing. My first reduction stage will be a pocket bike tranny.

[MTBikerTim]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

That is what MetalMan and myself are doing. My first reduction stage will be a pocket bike tranny.

Ididn't understand but it sounds good. When I first read this I thought you were talking about an RC motor bike. This should be good to see. I'll be interested to see if you can make something that can beat good old human power.