Actually that setup has been out on the market back and forth for years and years. Much longer then Staton. Cheaply made, pretty much a friction version of the happy time, works but with "issues."
Really? First off, I have no stake in which is the best friction kit except
that i would like to buy one.
I would have bought one when BikeMotorParts was selling them for $149
but he doesn't answer my emailed questions from a gmail account.
Maybe he isn't getting them???? I will try another provider.
What are the issues?
Have you ever seen a BikeMotorParts kit?
Driven one?
I can see that the Staton kit is maybe better in some regards but
the BikeMotorParts kit looks to be more than adequate for the task.
Same 1/4" aluminum U channel
Same mounting bracket
Same lock down mechanism
The 4 bolt engine mounting to the channel seems OK as opposed to the
Staton bell housing
The main difference is the friction roller
Is there a problem with the freewheeling roller?
I think your comparison to a "happy time" is unfair
What do other people here who have one or both of these
kits think?
Thanks