Hello everybody, I am a newbee on this forum, lurked for a while trying to learn from all experienced contributors.
I am about to buy my first kit to put on my MTB.
I want to use it on paved roads, but also off road, including step inclines, rough terrain (trails) intending to pedal assist when necessary.
Mine primary concern is what is the lowest speed or RPM the clutch will engage and engine will effectiely pull?
I know speed is relative to the gear ratio, I will need a low one.
Do various centrifugal clutches have different or adjustable engagement speeds?
I asked few vendors this question, never got clear answer, or they recommended NuVinci, or jack shaft drive.
NuVinci is expensive and as heavy as half of weigh of some top quality bikes , jack shaft is difficult to install and I have a doubt if any deralilleur sprocket can survive the beating of combined engine and pedaling force for long.
I want to keep it simple for starters.
I will appreciate comments and analysis of experienced members, thanks all for your contributions to this wonderful site!
Andrew S
I am about to buy my first kit to put on my MTB.
I want to use it on paved roads, but also off road, including step inclines, rough terrain (trails) intending to pedal assist when necessary.
Mine primary concern is what is the lowest speed or RPM the clutch will engage and engine will effectiely pull?
I know speed is relative to the gear ratio, I will need a low one.
Do various centrifugal clutches have different or adjustable engagement speeds?
I asked few vendors this question, never got clear answer, or they recommended NuVinci, or jack shaft drive.
NuVinci is expensive and as heavy as half of weigh of some top quality bikes , jack shaft is difficult to install and I have a doubt if any deralilleur sprocket can survive the beating of combined engine and pedaling force for long.
I want to keep it simple for starters.
I will appreciate comments and analysis of experienced members, thanks all for your contributions to this wonderful site!
Andrew S