edrock
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I am starting the pre-build process, figuring out what i want to build, what is possible, best practices, so on.
My first question has to do with the drive train. I have looked at many of the bikes on here, and see that the majority of them have 2 chains. One chain for
the motor that propels the rear wheel, and the other standard bicycle chain. Although I want the bike I build to be both pedal and motor powered, is there a way to use only 1 chain that can be used for both? I have seen some of the bikes on hear, using a gearing system..with a rear derailleur. I do not want/need more than one gear in the rear. Is there a system for engaging the drive/disengaging the drive from the front sprocket(that the pedal is connected too)? I would understand the need for 2 sprockets in the front, one that is able to disengage from the crank when the motor is on, and one that is fixed to the crank when using the pedals for power.
Any help, definition, terms that could push me in the right direction would be appreciated
Though I understand the frustration in users not searching before posting, since I'm new to the terminology/concepts with this type of bicycle setup, I sometimes face questions in which knowing more about this type of bicycle setup would help me in figuring out what terminology would help me find results in the search feature.
Thank you.
My first question has to do with the drive train. I have looked at many of the bikes on here, and see that the majority of them have 2 chains. One chain for
the motor that propels the rear wheel, and the other standard bicycle chain. Although I want the bike I build to be both pedal and motor powered, is there a way to use only 1 chain that can be used for both? I have seen some of the bikes on hear, using a gearing system..with a rear derailleur. I do not want/need more than one gear in the rear. Is there a system for engaging the drive/disengaging the drive from the front sprocket(that the pedal is connected too)? I would understand the need for 2 sprockets in the front, one that is able to disengage from the crank when the motor is on, and one that is fixed to the crank when using the pedals for power.
Any help, definition, terms that could push me in the right direction would be appreciated
Though I understand the frustration in users not searching before posting, since I'm new to the terminology/concepts with this type of bicycle setup, I sometimes face questions in which knowing more about this type of bicycle setup would help me in figuring out what terminology would help me find results in the search feature.
Thank you.